Phillip Island Penguin and wildlife Tour
Overview
About
You don’t need to rely on Victoria’s patchy public transport to see Phillip Island’s spectacular wildlife. This small-group tour, with a maximum of 11 passengers, collects and drops in a convenient central Melbourne location. See the kangaroos and koalas at Phillip Island Wildlife Park, visit Cowes village for refreshments (own expense), spot seals at The Nobbies Centre, and watch penguins returning to their nests at the Penguin Parade.
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 0-99, max of 11 per group
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 12h
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Phillip Island Wildlife Park, 2115 Phillip Island Rd, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
You will have the opportunity to see the kangaroos and view many of the other Australian animals including koalas.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Cowes, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria
We then visit Cowes the local village on the island. Here you will be able to explore some of the local shops, purchase some refreshments (own cost) and enjoy a stroll on the local beach.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Nobbies Centre, 1320 Ventnor Road, Summerlands, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
We then travel to the Nobbies, a rugged rocky outcrop and seal rock. Here you will get the chance to walk along the board walk and visit the seal centre.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade, 1019 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
Finally we head to the penguin parade to watch the penguins returning to their nests from a day at sea.
There are various options to upgrade your penguin parade experience, subject to availability.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: St Paul's Cathedral, Flinders St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia
After the penguins we head directly back to Melbourne.
Duration: 1 minute
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Entry to Wildlife park
- Entry to Penguin Parade
- Entry/Admission - Phillip Island Wildlife Park
- Entry/Admission - Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
What is not included?
- Lunch
- Dinner
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- 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 11 travelers
Meet your host
Itinerary
Melbourne Adventure Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Phillip Island Penguin and wildlife Tour in Melbourne, Australia. This adventure tours experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Phillip Island Wildlife Park
You will have the opportunity to see the kangaroos and view many of the other Australian animals including koalas.
Cowes
We then visit Cowes the local village on the island. Here you will be able to explore some of the local shops, purchase some refreshments (own cost) and enjoy a stroll on the local beach.
The Nobbies Centre
We then travel to the Nobbies, a rugged rocky outcrop and seal rock. Here you will get the chance to walk along the board walk and visit the seal centre.
Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
Finally we head to the penguin parade to watch the penguins returning to their nests from a day at sea. There are various options to upgrade your penguin parade experience, subject to availability.
St Paul's Cathedral
After the penguins we head directly back to Melbourne.
This concludes the tour.
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