Phillip Island Day Trip from Melbourne with Penguin Plus Viewing Platform | 8 hours 30 minutes

174 Reviews | Melbourne
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Penguin Plus Viewing
2 Adults x $150.07
$300.14
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Australian wildlife encounters: Guests will have a close-encounter experience with two of Australia's most popular wildlife the koala and the penguin.
Duration: 10 hours
Medium group sizes: Our modern vehicles range from 24-39 seats with air conditioning and seat belts designed for long-haul comfort.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
  • Expert driver guide with live commentary spoken in English
  • Travel in comfort and style of a large coach with air-conditioning
  • Admission to Phillip Island (Penguins plus viewing area)
  • Admission to Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve
  • Meals not indicated
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Overview

Enjoy one of Australia's most incredible wildlife experiences on this magnificent Phillip Island tour. Witness the world famous penguin parade from the brand new exclusive penguins plus viewing platform, definitely the highlight of this day tour. Your day trip includes a visit to Phillip Island Koala Reserve where you can see the iconic Australian koalas up close.

Meeting points

Our main meeting point for this tour is Immigration Museum - 400 Flinders St corner of Market St, Melbourne. Alternatively, if you wish to change your pickup location please contact our reservations team on +61 39393 1333.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Phillip Island Nature Parks - Koala Conservation Reserve

    It is only a 1hr 45min drive from Melbourne directly to Phillip Island. On arrival you will be greeted by Phillip Island Nature Parks Ranger for a guided walk through Phillip Island’s Koala Reserve. You will be given a presentation about Koalas, history and relevance of the Reserve and the last area of natural woodland on the island. Guide to accompany the group and assist Ranger with the group.

    45 minutes

  • Phillip Island

    From the Koala Wildlife Park, it is a short drive to Phillip Island, a 10,000-hectare home to more than a hundred varieties of animal species. Phillip Island boasts a population of approximately 15,000 which is boosted during the busy tourist seasons. There are three main settlements being Cape Woolamai, New Haven & Cowes.

    45 minutes

  • Cape Woolamai (Pass By)

    Phillip Island boasts a population of approximately 15,000 which is boosted during the busy tourist seasons. There are three main settlements being Cape Woolamai, New Haven & Cowes.

  • Cowes Beach

    Generally, we make time to wander through the coastal township of Cowes. Sheltered alongside the calm Westernport Bay this township was named after Cowes on the Isle of White. Beautiful seaside scenery, unique stores to peak into and many nice restaurants to purchase food.

    30 minutes

  • The Nobbies Centre

    Next, we arrive at the Nobbies Rocks where we take you on an optional guided walk down the boardwalks to see the rocky coast and spot Penguins nesting in their burrows. Then we travel along the Phillip Island backroads through Phillip Island Penguin Habitat. Enjoy incredible views of the coastal cliffs on your way to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade.

    45 minutes

  • Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade

    The main attraction of Phillip Island tour has always been the Little Penguins doing their daily ritual of penguin parade. These little friends are the smallest of its kind in the world. Enjoy sunset at the Visitor Information Centre and choose the right seat to have a great view of the main spectacles of the day — the Penguin Parade!

    2 hours

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Our vehicles are not wheelchair, prams or child stroller accessible please refrain from bring on tour.
  • Only a small day pack per person with no more than 5 kg is permitted

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.8

174 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 156 reviews with 5 stars

Amazing Phillips island tour!

Published on Feb, 2025

Mathew was our guide and he was just as awesome as the tour itself. The tour was one of the best we’ve done in any country and the penguins were so fun to watch! Highly recommend this tour and hope you’re lucky enough to have Matt as your guide.

Our guide was great. Gave...

Published on Feb, 2025

Our guide was great. Gave us a bit of a history and geography lesson. He also walked the extra mile to drop us off nearer to where we were staying. Thank you “bald man with flashing siren lights”. Haha

A grand time!

Published on Feb, 2025

It was a lovely adventure! My host was fantastic. She had as much enthusiasm for the trip as I did and it was my first time! Though some stops I wish I had more time to explore/rest it was still a long adventure so timing still worked. I would suggest bringing a coat for the penguin parade cause those winds were brutal. But saw so many animals that I had hoped to see.

Excellent trip

Published on Feb, 2025

Excellent trip. Very informative guide. An absolutely wonderful day/evening, ending with the gorgeous penguin parade. The koala conservation reserve was so lovely

Philip island penquin trip

Published on Feb, 2025

Philip Island with tour guide Fiona. A wonderful day with a wonderful guide who had incredible knowledge about the penquins and all the wildlife. We really enjoyed this natural spectical. A trip to remember for life!

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