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Phillip Island Penguins Day Tour

See all the essentials that Phillip Island has to offer on this great value day tour including Penguin Parade, Wildlife Sanctuary & more!
328 Flinders St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Highlights

Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes
Seal viewing at Seal Rocks
Penguin viewing
Point Grant and the Nobbies
Explore the award-winning visitor centre

What you need to know

This comprehensive tour will take you to the popular Phillip Island from Melbourne for a trip to view all the island's numerous varieties of wildlife, including its famous penguin parade in the evening! Departing from Melbourne in the morning and returning around midnight (this changes seasonally), you'll have a full day to take in the wonders that help make Phillip Island one of Australia's must-visit destinations while also stopping for some photo opportunities along the way. See some great and ruggedly beautiful island scenery, colonies of seals in the wild, get up close with koalas and much more.

Your first stop for the day will be at Brighton Beach bathing boxes. Here you will have some time to admire these iconic landmarks and take great pictures. Next we head to the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, where you will have the chance to get up close with Australia’s cuddliest wildlife icons. Follow it up with a visit to Point Grant and the Nobbies. Enjoy the stunning geography on offer and explore the various wooden walkways which provide amazing views of the coast line. Cap it all off with the island's most famous highlight - the evening Penguin Parade of Little Penguins making their way up to the beach - and you've got one of the most robust Phillip Island tours on offer - so book online today!

More info

Inclusions

  • Fully guided day tour from Melbourne
  • Brighton Beach bathing boxes
  • Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
  • All standard entry fees
  • Standard Penguin viewing
  • Return transfers from Melbourne CBD hotels
  • FREE onboard Wi-Fi

Optional Extras

  • Upgrade to Penguins Plus viewing platform ($25 per person payable on the day of the tour) or the Private Penguin Parade Experience including a fully ranger-guided experience plus priority seating ($55 per person payable on the day of the tour) * These prices are subject to change without notice

Exclusions

  • Lunch

Highlights

  • Visit the famous Brighton Beach bathing boxes
  • Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
  • Phillip Island Penguin Parade
  • The Point Grant
  • The Nobbies
  • Seal Rocks
  • View the seals from high-res cameras on special seal viewing screens
  • Standard Penguin viewing at the Penguin Parade
  • Time to explore the award-winning visitor centre

Hotel Pick Up

If you have booked a hotel

  • Select your hotel name and pick up time from the location drop down list provided. If your hotel is not listed, select an alternative hotel in close proximity and make your way to that hotel on the day of the tour. Alternatively, choose Rendezvous Hotel from the location drop down list and make your way to that hotel on the day of the tour, as this is the main departure point

If you have not yet booked a hotel

  • Select the Rendezvous Hotel from the location drop down list provided as this is the main departure point for the tour. Once your hotel arrangements have been finalised, you can contact the local tour operator to change your pick up details. Local tour operator's contact details will appear on your tour voucher

If your hotel is not listed or you do not require a hotel pick up

  • Select the Rendezvous Hotel from the location drop down list provided as this is the main departure point for the tour. Make your way to the Rendezvous Hotel at least 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time

Tour Times

  • Tours depart daily between 11am and 12pm noon and returns between 9pm and midnight depending on the season

What to Bring

  • Warm jacket
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera
  • Water bottle

Booking Information

  • Hotel pick up information is required to confirm the booking
  • Itineraries may be subject to change due to weather and road conditions
  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the tour
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher

Phillip Island Penguins Day Tour

328 Flinders St, Melbourne, VIC 3000