Bunurong Coast & Phillip Island Penguin Parade | Private Tour
Overview
About
- Experience Phillip Island and the spectacular Bunurong Coast the way they were meant to be explored—at a relaxed pace with an experienced local guide on a private tour.
- Along the way, your guide shares local stories, history and fascinating insights as you discover dramatic coastal scenery, ancient geology and hidden gems. Visit the Dinosaur Dreaming fossil site, the Amazon Shipwreck Site and Eagles Nest, with free time to enjoy lunch in the seaside town of Inverloch.
- Continue to Phillip Island to stroll the boardwalks at The Nobbies before experiencing the world-famous Penguin Parade, where Little Penguins return ashore at sunset.
- Travel in a premium Mercedes-Benz V-Class with complimentary bottled water and an onboard fridge. Because you're not travelling with strangers, you can spend more time at the places you enjoy most. It's your day on the Bunurong Coast and Phillip Island—enjoy it at your own pace.
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 0-120
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 11–12 hours
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By:
Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria
Depart Melbourne and head east towards Victoria's spectacular Bunurong Coast.
Pass By:
Lang Lang, Lang Lang, Victoria
Travel through the gateway to South Gippsland as the scenery changes from Melbourne's suburbs to rolling farmland and rural landscapes.
Stop At:
Inverloch, Inverloch, Gippsland, Victoria
Enjoy free time to explore the town and purchase lunch from one of Inverloch's cafés or eateries.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At:
Bunurong Environment Centre And Shell Museum, Ramsay Boulevard and The Esplanade, Inverloch, Victoria 3996 Australia
Discover the geology, marine life and coastal history of the Bunurong Coast through interactive exhibits. Visits are subject to the centre's opening hours.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
Inverloch Surf Beach, Surf Parade, Inverloch, Victoria Australia
Visit the site where the barque Amazon was wrecked in 1863 and hear the fascinating story behind one of Victoria's most famous shipwrecks.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
Dinosaur Dreaming, Cape Paterson - Inverloch Road, Inverloch, Victoria 3996 Australia
Stand where fossils were found; scan the rock shelves and imagine this coast 115 million years ago.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At:
The Caves Beach, Inverloch VIC 3996, Australia
Explore dramatic coastal formations carved into the Bunurong coastline by millions of years of erosion.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
Eagles Nest, Cape Peterson-Inverloch Rd, Inverloch, Victoria 3996 Australia
Take in the signature lookout; feel the breeze at the cliff edge over Bunurong Marine Park.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By:
Cape Paterson VIC 3995, Australia
Follow one of Victoria's most scenic coastal drives as you travel through Cape Paterson, where rugged cliffs, surf beaches and sweeping Bass Strait views mark the beginning of the spectacular Bunurong Coast.
Pass By:
Wonthaggi, Wonthaggi, Gippsland, Victoria
Pass through the historic coal mining town of Wonthaggi, once home to Victoria's State Coal Mine and an important part of the state's industrial heritage.
Stop At:
Kilcunda Trestle Bridge, Bass Hwy, Kilcunda, Victoria Australia
Stop for photos at the historic timber trestle bridge overlooking the rugged coastline.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By:
San Remo, San Remo, Gippsland, Victoria
Pass through the seaside town of San Remo, the gateway to Phillip Island, before crossing the bridge onto the island.
Stop At:
The Nobbies, 1320 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
Wander the clifftop boardwalks overlooking Seal Rocks and the wild Southern Ocean.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At:
Penguin Parade, 1019 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands VIC 3922, Australia
Watch the world-famous Little Penguins return to shore at sunset in one of Australia's most memorable wildlife experiences.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Complimentary bottled water throughout the day
- Private tour exclusively for your group
- Experienced local guide
- Premium Mercedes-Benz V-Class with air conditioning
- Live commentary and local insights
- Admission to Penguin Parade
- Door-to-door service (Melbourne CBD & inner suburbs)
- Entry/Admission - Bunurong Environment Centre And Shell Museum
- Entry/Admission - Phillip Island
What is not included?
- Meals are at your own expense. You'll have time to purchase lunch in Inverloch and dinner before the Penguin Parade.
- Entry/Admission - Inverloch Surf Beach
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Melbourne Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Bunurong Coast & Phillip Island Penguin Parade | Private Tour in Melbourne, Australia. This half-day tours experience includes 9 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Inverloch
Enjoy free time to explore the town and purchase lunch from one of Inverloch's cafés or eateries.
Bunurong Environment Centre And Shell Museum
Discover the geology, marine life and coastal history of the Bunurong Coast through interactive exhibits. Visits are subject to the centre's opening hours.
Inverloch Surf Beach
Visit the site where the barque Amazon was wrecked in 1863 and hear the fascinating story behind one of Victoria's most famous shipwrecks.
Dinosaur Dreaming
Stand where fossils were found; scan the rock shelves and imagine this coast 115 million years ago.
The Caves Beach
Explore dramatic coastal formations carved into the Bunurong coastline by millions of years of erosion.
Eagles Nest
Take in the signature lookout; feel the breeze at the cliff edge over Bunurong Marine Park.
Kilcunda Trestle Bridge
Stop for photos at the historic timber trestle bridge overlooking the rugged coastline.
The Nobbies
Wander the clifftop boardwalks overlooking Seal Rocks and the wild Southern Ocean.
Penguin Parade
Watch the world-famous Little Penguins return to shore at sunset in one of Australia's most memorable wildlife experiences.
This concludes the tour.
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