1 Day Phillip Island Tour
Duration: 1 day
Transport: Private Car/Train/Boat
Depart From: Melbourne
Operates: Daily
Departs: Approx 10am – 1pm (seasonal)
Returns: Approx 10pm – 12am (seasonal)
Available Fares
Adult from: $145
Child from: $134
Overview
Every evening, as the sun dips below the horizon, Phillip Island becomes the stage for a truly amazing event: the Penguin Parade. Thousands of adorable little penguins waddle ashore and make their way to their burrows. Join us on a day trip to witness this incredible spectacle firsthand! We’ll explore the island’s highlights, including Moonlit Sanctuary and the Nobbies. Then, we’ll settle in to watch the penguins emerge from the ocean. This all-inclusive tour is the perfect way to experience Phillip Island’s stunning coastline and unique wildlife.
Child prices are available for children under 3 – 15 years old. Sorry, we don’t carry children under the age of 3 years old on this tour and are unable to accommodate strollers.
Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Pickup times are seasonal. Please double-check your confirmation email for the correct pickup time for the day of your tour.
Itinerary
1-Day Phillip Island Tour Itinerary
The day begins in Melbourne, heading along the coast to our first stop at the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park. Your guide will lead you through this award-winning park, home to iconic Australian animals such as kangaroos, wombats, and Tasmanian devils, as well as lesser-known species like the spot-tailed quoll, yellow-bellied glider, and long-nosed potoroo. A ranger will give an informative talk about koalas, one of Australia’s most beloved marsupials. You’ll also have the chance to hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies or snap a photo with a koala (at your own expense).
Next, we continue to Phillip Island, stopping at Cape Woolamai Beach. Here, you can watch surfers in action or take a relaxing stroll along the beach.
Our journey then leads us to The Nobbies, where you can explore the coastal boardwalks, marvel at the rugged cliffs, and see if you can spot fur seals basking on Seal Rocks. In winter, you might catch sight of whales off the coast, and in summer, you might spot penguin chicks waiting for their parents to return from the sea.
As evening approaches, we’ll head to Summerland Beach for the tour’s highlight—the Penguin Parade. As the sun sets, these adorable little penguins emerge from the ocean in small groups, waddling across the beach to their nests. Stroll along the boardwalks to walk alongside them on their journey home.
Finally, we’ll regroup and make our way back to Melbourne.
Note: A visit to Woolamai Beach is time permitting.
What’s Included?
- General admission to the Penguin Parade
- Entrance to Moonlit Sanctuary
- Wildlife viewing
- Friendly & informative tour guide
- Air-conditioned transport
- Melbourne CBD pick-up and drop-off
Optional Upgrades:
- Penguins Plus: $68 per adult, $44 per child
- Penguins Underground Viewing: $78 per adult, $49 per child
- Guided Ranger Tour at the Penguin Parade: $88 per person (minimum age 12 years old)
Note: Optional upgrades, including pre-booked options, are subject to availability. We recommend checking availability during school holidays.
Pickup Locations
| Location | Address | Time |
| Immigration Museum | Corner Flinders Street and Market Street, Melbourne | 11:20 AM |
| Nomads St Kilda (Base) | 17 Carlisle Street, St Kilda | 10:30 AM |
| Radisson on Flagstaff | 380 William Street, Melbourne | 11:00 AM |
| Savoy Hotel | 630 Little Collins Street, Melbourne | 10:50 AM |
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