Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour from Melbourne
Overview
About
- A scenic day trip from Melbourne leads to Phillip Island's stunning coastline and its famous Penguin Parade. Visit Maru Koala and Animal Park for a close encounter with kangaroos and koalas. Enjoy breathtaking views along the coastal Boulevard Drive and experience the enchanting sight of little penguins returning home at sunset. This tour includes pick-up from Melbourne CBD and Southbank, providing a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced guide.
- Visit Maru Koala and Animal Park for wildlife encounters
- Enjoy stunning views at Nobbies Lookout along Boulevard Drive
- Witness the iconic Penguin Parade at sunset
- Includes pick-up and drop-off from Melbourne CBD and Southbank.
At a Glance
- Ages: 4-99, max of 10 per group
- Type: Mobile Ticket
- Duration: 9–12 hours
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
- Visit Maru Koala and Animal Park for wildlife encounters
- Enjoy stunning views at Nobbies Lookout along Boulevard Drive
- Witness the iconic Penguin Parade at sunset
- Includes pick-up and drop-off from Melbourne CBD and Southbank.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Maru Koala and Animal Park, 1650 Bass Hwy, Grantville, Victoria 3984 Australia
The popular Maru Koala and Animal Park serves as our initial destination on the tour. This location allows visitors to interact closely with Australia's native wildlife species. The chance to feed kangaroos by hand and photograph koalas while gaining knowledge about wombats, dingos, emus, and Tasmanian devils provides an entertaining educational experience for everyone, which should be included in any Phillip Island day tour.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: The Nobbies Centre, 1320 Ventnor Road, Summerlands, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
Our exploration continues on the scenic unpaved Boulevard Drive, which runs alongside the Southern Ocean, offering stunning views. The western tip of Phillip Island presents a dramatic scene of rugged cliffs beside crashing waves and open grasslands swept by the wind. Take a leisurely walk along the boardwalk at Nobbies Lookout while enjoying the stunning sea views. This windswept headland presents an ideal opportunity to breathe in the salty air while capturing photos of the wild coastline and experiencing its raw beauty.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade, 1019 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
The Penguin Parade is the ultimate highlight of our penguin island tours from Melbourne. The beach becomes a gathering place for adorable penguins as they waddle ashore during sunset.
Penguins return to land after a day at sea to move toward their burrows. Relax in the tiered viewing area or select premium seating to get a better view of the event. Australia's renowned Melbourne penguin tour experience stands out as an unforgettable adventure.
Duration: 2 hours
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Entry to Maru Koala and Animal Park
- Entry to Penguin Parade – General Viewing
- Entry/Admission - Maru Koala and Animal Park
- Entry/Admission - Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
What is not included?
Dinner
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- 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 10 travelers
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Itinerary
Melbourne Full-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour from Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia. This full-day tours experience includes 3 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Maru Koala and Animal Park
The popular Maru Koala and Animal Park serves as our initial destination on the tour. This location allows visitors to interact closely with Australia's native wildlife species. The chance to feed kangaroos by hand and photograph koalas while gaining knowledge about wombats, dingos, emus, and Tasmanian devils provides an entertaining educational experience for everyone, which should be included in any Phillip Island day tour.
The Nobbies Centre
Our exploration continues on the scenic unpaved Boulevard Drive, which runs alongside the Southern Ocean, offering stunning views. The western tip of Phillip Island presents a dramatic scene of rugged cliffs beside crashing waves and open grasslands swept by the wind. Take a leisurely walk along the boardwalk at Nobbies Lookout while enjoying the stunning sea views. This windswept headland presents an ideal opportunity to breathe in the salty air while capturing photos of the wild coastline and experiencing its raw beauty.
Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
The Penguin Parade is the ultimate highlight of our penguin island tours from Melbourne. The beach becomes a gathering place for adorable penguins as they waddle ashore during sunset. Penguins return to land after a day at sea to move toward their burrows. Relax in the tiered viewing area or select premium seating to get a better view of the event. Australia's renowned Melbourne penguin tour experience stands out as an unforgettable adventure.
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