🏨 Phillip Island Penguin and Koala Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne Activity

Phillip Island Penguin and Koala Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne

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From $115.90

35 reviews (4.57)

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Melbourne, Melbourne

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Take in the spectacular Phillip Island Penguin Parade as you watch the colony of Little Penguins crosses the shoreline from the ocean. Heading out to Penguin Parade, we begin our day at a Koala Reserve to meet some furry Australian favourites. Take a tour and get up close and personal with our native Australian wildlife. Travel to Phillip Island Nature Parks, known for its natural beauty, sandy beaches, rugged cliffs and unique wildlife experiences. The island is home to a colony of around 32,000 little penguins. Phillip Island Tour is one of the popular and must-watch tourist attractions in Victoria.

What's Included

Admission to Phillip Island Koala Reserve with guided ranger tour

Admission to Phillip Island Nature Park with Penguin Parade (general viewing)

Air-conditioned mini-coach travel

Comprehensive live commentary in a fun and social atmosphere

Experienced local driver guide to assist you throughout the day

What's Not Included

Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.

Meals not included, guests will have an opportunity to support locals and buy lunch along the way.

Personal expenses

Travel insurance is highly recommended

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 0 - 12
ADULT: Age: 13 - 99

Additional Info

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Limited storage space on our vehicle, baggage kept to 1 x 5-7kg day bag per person. Our vehicles are not wheelchair, prams or child stroller accessible please refrain from bring on tour.
Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the time of year you are travelling and have packed adequate clothing.
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Limited storage space on our vehicle, baggage kept to 1 x 5-7kg day bag per person. Our vehicles are not wheelchair, prams or child stroller accessible please refrain from bring on tour.
Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the time of year you are travelling and have packed adequate clothing.
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Phillip Island Nature Parks - Koala Reserve

It is only a 1hr 45min drive from Melbourne directly to Phillip Island. On arrival you will be greeted by Phillip Island Nature Parks Ranger for a guided walk through Phillip Island’s Koala Reserve. You will be given a presentation about Koalas, history and relevance of the Reserve and the last area of natural woodland on the island.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cape Woolamai

Phillip Island boasts a population of approximately 15,000 which is boosted during the busy tourist seasons. There are three main settlements being Cape Woolamai, New Haven & Cowes. Our stop at Cape Woolamai beach is seasonal subject to weather permitting.

• Admission Ticket Free

Cowes

Generally, we make time to wander through the coastal township of Cowes. Sheltered alongside the calm Westernport Bay this township was named after Cowes on the Isle of White. Beautiful seaside scenery, unique stores to peak into and many nice restaurants to purchase food.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Nobbies Centre

Next, we arrive at the Nobbies Rocks where we take you on an optional guided walk down the boardwalks to see the rocky coast and spot Penguins nesting in their burrows. Then we travel along the Phillip Island backroads through Phillip Island Penguin Habitat. Enjoy incredible views of the coastal cliffs on your way to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade

The main attraction of Phillip Island tour has always been the Little Penguins doing their daily ritual of penguin parade. These little friends are the smallest of its kind in the world. Enjoy sunset at the Visitor Information Centre and choose the right seat to have a great view of the main spectacles of the day — the Penguin Parade!

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Reviews

Most awesome tour for penguins and koalas

R1701LRmarilynm, 05-12-2022

We took the Phillip Island Penguin and Koala Highlights tour today with our driver/guide Daniel. He was both knowledgeable and entertaining while bringing his passion for the tour and the creatures and lands he talked about in a captivating manner. He took care of guests like each was on a private tour! We felt included, respected, and completely satisfied with our experience. For a long day, it went by too quickly!

Was a beautiful...

Nasrin_R, 28-11-2022

Was a beautiful experience overall with great ocean views and seeing the penguins return to their nests. Our driver cum tour guide was full of enthusiasm and cheer.

A unique experience

Michael_A, 14-11-2022

This tour started with a very comfortable bus and the bubbly Vicky. She kept us well informed and engaged in the experience. We learned a lot as we travelled between venues that prepared us for what we would see. It was great to see the views on the island and the Koala up close. The penguin experience was out of this world. It is a pity that only a few of us on earth can see and appreciate the behaviors of these creatures live. Vicky gave us tips on how to enjoy the whole penguin experience which really helped.

Great Outing

Q5914QMianj, 02-11-2022

Very insightful tour and also quite relaxed and not rushed at all. The penguins are adorable to watch.

Penguin parade

Maria_B, 23-12-2022

This is such a memorable trip for us to see native Koala and Blue Penguins. Highly recommended. Craig, our driver, gave very informative commentary on Australia, Victoria and the rules around visiting these precious cute little penguins.

Cute penguins and littel Koala

agnieszkajB5596DI, 13-12-2022

Trip went on timely manner and the weather was ok. Simply cold, in the evening, when the penguins come, and some people did not bring enough warm clothes.
On the way, we also saw koala, and some seagulls. That was cool.
For the minuses, there was not enough tome to visit koala park and study the exhibition The driver made us run to the bus. On next stop, he made us scared that bus would leave without the latecomers. I switched on the roaming in my phone for couple hours then, just in case, which costed me some extra 60 $.
And, it was forbidden to take photos of the penguins. There were cute, but if you need photo, it is enough to visit their website. For free.

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