A day trip from Melbourne to Phillip Island to see the Penguin Parade at sunset, when the local colony of little penguins emerges from the water and makes its way to burrows in the sand dunes, with Moonlit Sanctuary and the Nobbies on the way.
Days
- Full day, about 12 hours
Age
- 3 and over
Group size
- Small group
Start / finish
- Melbourne / Melbourne
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Air-conditioned coach with Melbourne CBD pick-up
Meals
- No meals are listed as included
Route
Included experiences
- Moonlit Sanctuary — guided walk and koalas
- Cape Woolamai Beach — beach walk
- The Nobbies — boardwalks, Seal Rocks and the blowhole
- Summerland Beach — Penguin Parade at sunset
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
5.0
Based on 11 reviews
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AI summary of 11 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the guides for their knowledge, friendliness and entertaining commentary, which enhanced the overall experience of the tour. The Penguin Parade stands out as the most frequently highlighted attraction, with travellers describing it as amazing and magical, whilst the wildlife sanctuary visits and stops at locations such as the Nobbies and Cape Woolamai are also regularly mentioned as enjoyable parts of the itinerary. The primary caveat raised in multiple reviews concerns the Penguin Parade viewing experience, with some travellers noting disappointment at seeing only a limited number of penguins due to large crowds, and one traveller mentioning that activities at the wildlife sanctuary were booked out.
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We had an amazing day exploring Phillip Island, made extra special by our guide John. He was knowledgeable and friendly and kept us laughing all day.
I did the Phillip Island trip with a fun group, and the best part was John, our guide and driver, who made the day great fun and worth every cent. The island itself is fun too.
The full-day Phillip Island tour with kangaroos, koalas and the Penguin Parade was amazing. John was a knowledgeable and entertaining guide and we enjoyed the whole day.
We really enjoyed our Phillip Island trip. Stopping at the wildlife sanctuary to feed the wallabies and kangaroos was a big bonus, and we loved the Penguin Parade.
One of the best day tours we've done. Craig turned up early at the pick-up to get us out of the cold, drove safely and explained every place we visited. We stopped at the wildlife sanctuary, where he'd told us about the white kangaroo, then Cape Woolamai and the Nobbies, and he stayed calm and patient even when others ran half an hour late.
Steve was an amazing driver and guide, friendly, knowledgeable and keen for everyone to have a great time. I did the wildlife sanctuary and the Penguin Parade and recommend both, it was unforgettable.
