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Phillip Island & Penguin Parade

Activity Duration (8 to 12 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in English
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Overview

About

Koalas, coastline, and penguins at sunset — all in one day.

At a Glance

  • Ages: All ages welcome
  • Duration: 11-12 Hours
  • Group size: Up to 7 guests
  • Return Distance: 310 km / 193 mi

What you'll do

A full day exploring everything Phillip Island does best — wildlife, windswept coastlines, and charming seaside towns at a relaxed pace.

Stroll through the koala park to see these iconic animals up close, enjoy lunch in Cowes or at a local winery, then take in the dramatic scenery at The Nobbies where Bass Strait swells crash against the cliffs near Seal Rocks.

Finish your day at the world-famous Penguin Parade — watching hundreds of little penguins emerge from the ocean and waddle ashore to their burrows.

Meeting and pickup

Hotel pickup offered
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

  • Private tour in a luxury vehicle
  • Door-to-door hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Friendly, knowledgeable local guide
  • Entry to Churchill Island
  • Entry to Koala Conservation Reserve
  • Entry to Penguin Parade (premium viewing where possible)
  • Flexible, scenic itinerary & photo stops
  • Bottled water

What is not included?

  • Meals
  • Personal expenses

Additional Information

  • One of the advantages of a private tour is the flexibility to personalise your day. Time permitting, we can also include additional stops based on your interests, including:
  • Cape Woolamai Surf Beach
  • Pyramid Rock Lookout
  • Forrest Caves (tide permitting)
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Go Karts (optional activity)

Meet your host

Hello Victoria Tours
Hello Victoria Tours
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Host since 2023
Hi, I'm Thomas, founder and guide at Hello Victoria Tours. I created Hello Victoria because I wanted to offer something different from large group tours. Every experience is private, relaxed and tailored to your interests, allowing you to explore Victoria at your own pace. Having guided visitors from around the world for several years, I love sharing not only Victoria's iconic destinations, but also the hidden places, local stories and memorable moments that many travellers never get to experience. Whether you're visiting the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, the Yarra Valley or somewhere completely different, my goal is simple: to make your day one of the highlights of your trip to Australia.

Itinerary

Melbourne Full-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Phillip Island & Penguin Parade in Melbourne, Australia. This full-day tours experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Churchill Island
1

Churchill Island

Stop: 1 hour ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.

Explore heritage gardens and bay-view trails; watch Western Port Bay sparkle along the shoreline.

2

Lunch in Cowes

Stop: 1 hour

Enjoy a relaxed seaside lunch in the island’s main township; wander the foreshore at your own pace.

3

Koala Conservation Reserve

Stop: 1 hour ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.

Stroll treetop boardwalks to spot dozing koalas at eye level; listen for birdsong in the gums.

4

The Nobbies

Stop: 45 minutes

Follow boardwalks to cliff-edge lookouts; feel the Bass Strait swell and watch blowholes with views toward Seal Rocks.

5

Penguin Parade

Stop: 1 hour 45 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.

Settle into your vantage point as little penguins waddle ashore at dusk; savour the hush and tiny footsteps.

This concludes the tour.

You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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