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Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne

(4 Reviews)

Departs from Melbourne
12 hours

Highlights

Meet koalas, kangaroos, and more at Moonlit Sanctuary
Explore the dramatic coastline from The Nobbies Boardwalk
Watch the adorable little penguins return home at the Penguin Parade

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What to expect

Embark on an immersive nature tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island, featuring up-close encounters with Australia’s unique wildlife. Begin your day at Moonlit Sanctuary, where you can meet koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, and Tasmanian devils, with optional koala encounters available.

Continue to the charming seaside town of Cowes for a relaxing stroll and a bite to eat before heading to the scenic Nobbies Boardwalk. Take in breathtaking ocean views and keep watch for seals sunbathing on the rocks.

The tour concludes at the famous Penguin Parade, where you’ll witness little penguins returning from the ocean at sunset—an unforgettable wildlife spectacle.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

★★★★★

John

27 July 2025

Gina was a friendly, knowledgeable and professional guide and made the trip really enjoyable. Not only did she make sure we got the best out of the areas we visited, she also provided us with a commentary on the local indigenous peoples and first western settlers. She clearly enjoys her job, and also gave us lots of insight into the local wildlife, and where to get the best fish and chips. Thank you Gina, you were great.

★★★★★

Miguel

19 July 2025

Amazing trip with a super friendly driver and guide. The places we stopped were totally amazing with breathtaking views . 100 % recommended

What you need to know

Included in your tour

National Park fees
Entry into Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
General entry into Penguin Parade
Roundtrip transport to and from selected pickup locations
Informative & friendly tour guide

Extra

Wallaby feed at Moonlit Sanctuary
Lunch/Dinner
Drinks
Hotel pickup/drop off

Time and Departure Location

Below are our pickup locations;

Mercure Melbourne Southbank – 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank
Regent Theatre – 191 Collins St
Her Majesty’s Theatre – 219 Exhibition St
Mail Exchange Hotel – 688 Bourke St

Check availability to see starting times.

Important information

Not allowed

Oversize luggage
Baby strollers
Luggage or large bags
Non-folding wheelchairs
Non-folding strollers
Baby carriages
Electric wheelchairs

What To Bring

Comfortable shoes
Comfortable clothes
Weather-appropriate clothing

Cancellation Policy

A full refund will be offered for customer-requested cancellations made up to 6 days prior to travel. Cancellations made within 5 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.
Please note that credit card processing fees paid at the time of booking are non-refundable.
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

4 Reviews

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Lisa

Couple Traveller

We were picked up by Gary who was very welcoming and friendly and shared points of interest on our journey. Our first stop was The Moonlit Sanctuary where we were dropped off by Gary and free to wander around on our own. This was wonderful, great to see all the animals so well cared for. The highlight for me was feeding the wallabies who hop around freely and seem so contented. The conservation talk with the keepers and some of the animals is well worth going to when you’re there. Gary picked us up as planned where we proceeded to get the opportunity for photos of beautiful views of the coastline and then on to see the penguins in the evening. Although there weren’t many to see because of the time of year it was still an awesome experience.

July 30, 2025

Amy

Solo Traveller

Thank you to our guide, LeeLee, for making the day an amazing experience! We enjoyed every stop of the day!

July 17, 2025

Niels

Group Traveller

Very nice, exciting trip in a small group. The penguin-parade was completely overcrowded though. Ridiculous way to show natures wonders. Guide was knowledgeable and made a good atmosphere.

June 17, 2025

Isobel