Phillip Island Penguin Parade Discovery Day Tour from Melbourne

• Penguin Parade entry ticket
• Koala Conservation Wildlife Park entry ticket
• Hosted by a local, friendly tour guide
• Transportation by air-conditioned bus
• Melbourne hotel pickup and drop-off (from selected hotels)
• Live guide commentary in English – audio translation in 11 other languages.

• Food and drinks
• Travel insurance

Return hotel transfers are included from selected Melbourne locations. Please check availability to see pick-up and drop-off points and times.

Check availability to see starting times.

• Warm clothing
• Sunglasses
• Sun hat
• Sunscreen

• A 95% refund will be offered for customer-requested cancellations made up to 10 days prior to travel, with a 5% non-refundable administration and booking fee retained. Cancellations made within 9 days of travel will incur a 100% cancellation fee, including no-shows.
• Should supplier be required to cancel or the operation of the tour for any reason, including on the rare occasions due to inclement weather, an alternative date or itinerary will be offered to the passenger. If the alternative date or itinerary cannot be arranged or agreed upon, a full refund will be authorised. If the passenger accepts the alternative date or itinerary, no refunds will be issued.
• Tour itinerary may be subject to change without notice due to weather conditions or operational requirements.
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• Mobile Vouchers are accepted! – Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction

General Viewing is included, with tiered seating overlooking Summerlands Beach. After the beach viewing, follow the boardwalk route back through the colony for another chance to see the penguins heading to their burrows.

Yes, you’re welcome to take photos at the daytime stops. After sunset at the Penguin Parade, photography and filming are not allowed, so phones and cameras need to be put away while the penguins come ashore.

Bring warm layers, a weatherproof jacket and comfortable shoes—the island can feel cold and windy after sunset, even on a mild day. The tour normally runs in rain, so dress for the forecast and enjoy the experience whatever the weather.

The penguins come ashore around sunset, so departure times move earlier or later with the seasons. Select your exact pickup point and time when booking, arrive 5–10 minutes early, and allow for an evening return that can vary with sunset and traffic.

Meals and drinks are not included, so bringing water and a snack is a good idea. You can buy food at the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre; the venue is cashless, so bring a card or contactless payment.

Yes, there is no minimum age and families are welcome. It is a long day with an evening return; every guest, including infants, needs a booked seat, and prams cannot be carried on the coach.

The walks are mostly easy boardwalk sections, so only a low fitness level is needed. The Penguin Parade venue has accessible areas, but this tour coach cannot carry wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walking frames or prams.

Your guide provides live commentary in English, and a multilingual audio translation app is available. Bring your own headphones so you can listen comfortably on the coach.