Melbourne Phillip Island 1 Day Tour
Overview
About
Tour Details:
What you'll do
What is included?
- Admission to Penguin Parade General Viewing
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Mandarin and English Live Commentaries
- Friendly and informative Driver guide
- Audio Commentary (Including English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean)
- Entry/Admission - Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
What is not included?
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Travel Insurance
- Entry/Admission - Maru Koala and Animal Park
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- You can scan the QR code (click the link) to access multilingual tour commentaries
- Phillip Island is quite far from Melbourne, there is around 5 hours will spend on the transportation on the day. And couple hours on meals.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Itinerary
Melbourne Zoos & Wildlife Parks Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Melbourne Phillip Island 1 Day Tour in Melbourne, Australia. This zoos & wildlife parks experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 10 hours. Activity level: Light.
Here is the starting point
Caldermeade Farm and Cafe
A large modern dairy farm, where you will see the entire semi-automated milking process and learn a little about milk and dairy products.
Maru Koala and Animal Park
Maru is a family-run attraction where you can see koalas, wombats, crocodiles, kangaroos, Australian birds, wallabies, Tasmanian devils, dingoes, emus and even more!
Cowes
Cowes, situated at the northern tip of Phillip Island, is the island's most populous town. It exudes a charming village atmosphere, featuring a wide array of restaurants and bars. Cowes Beach and Jetty provide stunning views over the tranquil waters of Western Port Bay, with a picturesque backdrop of the Mornington Peninsula.
The Nobbies Centre
Continue to the western tip of Phillip Island to The Nobbies Centre, a rugged rocky outcrop with magnificent coastal views. The landscape surrounding the Nobbies Information Centre is full of colourful bird species. Many varieties nest and feed on the cliffs, so keep your eyes peeled! Inside the centre, new-age screens display short presentations that dive into the life and habitat of Phillip Island.
Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
As the sun sets, we head out to Summerland Beach and grab a spot on the boardwalk. Observe hundreds of little penguins come up to the shore, making their way across the beach to their homes in the sand dunes. See the world’s smallest penguin in its natural habitat from viewing stands and boardwalks. Enjoy educational displays in the visitor centre and the spectacular coastal scenery from the Penguin Parade. This experience is sure to be the highlight of your visit. (2 hours drive from Philip Island to Melbourne)
This concludes the tour.
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