Why choose this Melbourne tour ?
Start your day the best way, with a visit to a Koala Reserve! Learn about the furry koala and why it’s so unique and loved by Australians. Enjoy stunning coastal walks and the pristine beaches of Phillip Island.
Prepare for cuteness overload as we visit the home of over 32,000 Little Penguins! Each night, hundreds (sometimes thousands!) of these adorable penguins emerge from the surf and waddle up the beach at the world famous Penguin Parade. But it’s not all about them!
You’ll also have the chance to make some new koala friends, as well as taking in the stunning beaches and boardwalks that Phillip Island has to offer.
Make the most of your Melbourne adventure
What makes Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Trip with Koala Conservation Reserve Visit a unique experience ?
Quick refreshmenst stop in Tooradin is a popular fishing spot. Four kilometres east of Tooradin on the South Gippsland Highway is the town’s airfield which offers scenic flights and skydiving. The airfield’s restaurant is open to the public and specializes in seafood. A few kilometres further east on the highway is the Bunyip River.
Only a 2 hour drive from Melbourne directly to Phillip Island, you will stop along the way to visit a Koala Conservation Reserve for a guided ranger tour.
Crossing over the bridge in San Remo arrive to Phillip Island and make your way down to Cape Woolamai Surf Beach. Breathe in the sea air and taking a walk along the beach provides stunning views of this volcanic coastline. Look for Pyramid Rock in the distance!
As you enter Summerlands you will notice the absence of any housing, this is the part of the island which is all National Park. You will see the small wooden man-made burrows in which penguins who have not gone out fishing for the day are hiding. We will take a walk out around the board walks of ‘The Nobbies’ and have a look to see if we can spot any Little Penguins in their burrows, follow the walkways around to view ‘The Blowhole’ where waves come crashing up onto the dark volcanic rock, the caves and formations at this naturally craggy peninsula make for many dramatic photos, with the backdrop of Seal Rocks – on a sunny day you might be lucky enough to see Australian Fur Seals basking in the sun.
If you do not fancy braving the boardwalks then step inside the Nobbies Information Centre where you can peruse the gift shop, grab a hot drink or discover the ‘Antarctic Journey Experience’ (time permitting and at own expense).
As the sun begins to set it is time to make your way to the Penguin Parade, the Little Penguins only come out of the water after the sun has gone down so that they can be sure to stay out of the way of any predators in the air above them.
The Penguin Parade ask that no photography is taken from this point on, this is to protect the sensitive eyes of the Little Penguins and ensure they are not scared, Wildlife Tours fully supports this request and we believe you will enjoy getting to witness such an amazing natural spectacle without the distraction of getting the ‘perfect photo’ – allow yourself to be fully immersed in the experience!
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not wheelchair, prams or stroller accessible. Please do not bring on tour.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Penguins General Viewing
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Duration: 12 hours
Medium group size: Our modern vehicles range from 24-39 seats with air conditioning and seat belts designed for long-haul comfort.
Tour + General Viewing Access: A day tour to Phillip Island showcasing a Koala Park, and Penguin Parade with general viewing access. - Penguins Plus Viewing
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Abundance of Wildlife
Duration: 12 hours
Medium group size: Our modern vehicles range from 24-39 seats with air conditioning and seat belts designed for long-haul comfort.
Tour + Penguins Plus Viewing: A day tour to Phillip Island showcasing a Koala Park, and Penguin Parade with exclusive penguin plus viewing access.
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Trip with Koala Conservation Reserve Visit Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Hosted by an experienced driver guide with comprehensive local tour commentary in English
- All National Park entry fees
- Admission to Phillip Island Koala Reserve
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Select inner city Melbourne pickup and drop off
- Admission to Penguin Parade (general viewing)
Not Included
- All Meals
- Personal expenses
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Wildlife Tours Australia.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Australia/Melbourne.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 225 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
If a child fare has been purchased, please advise us of the age of the child as we provide child-protective seats for infants and children 4 years of age and under.
Our default pickup location for this tour will be Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, corner of Market St, Melbourne at 11:45am (Winter) and 1:45pm (Summer).
If you wish to change your pickup location or reconfirm your pickup time please contact our friendly reservations team on +61 393931300.
Please ensure you arrive to your nominated pickup location at least 5-10 minutes prior to departure time.
What to Bring: Water bottle, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, warm clothing, comfortable shoes, camera, spending money and a sense of adventure!
