Phillip Island Penguin Parade Afternoon Tour from Melbourne
Description
Experience the Phillip Island Penguin Parade on a half-day afternoon tour from Melbourne, perfect for travellers short on time. Skip the full-day tour and travel direct to Phillip Island, arriving in time to explore the coastal scenery at The Nobbies before sunset. At The Nobbies, stroll scenic boardwalks overlooking rugged cliffs and ocean views of Bass Strait. Take in views toward Seal Rocks and, if conditions are right, watch the blowhole in action along this spectacular coastline. As evening falls, witness the world-famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade, where hundreds of little penguins return from the ocean and waddle across the beach to their burrows. This unforgettable wildlife experience is a highlight of any visit to Victoria. This Phillip Island afternoon tour from Melbourne is ideal for those wanting a shorter, more direct experience without a full-day commitment. Pickup is also available from San Remo for guests staying on or near Phillip Island.
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Itinerary
Depart Melbourne mid-afternoon and travel directly to The Nobbies, including a short comfort stop on the way.
At The Nobbies, you can explore the boardwalks and enjoy panoramic coastal views of Bass Strait, stroll along the clifftop boardwalks with views out to the Nobbies and Seal Rocks. You'll be able to take in an array of stunning sights as you explore the boardwalks, and if you're lucky, you might even see the blowhole in action!
Experience the amazing sight of little penguins waddling home from the ocean to their burrows at Phillip Island. Home to the largest little penguin colony in the world, you can watch these amazing seabirds every night of the year from our general viewing platform and boardwalks.
Following the Penguin Parade, relax as we make our way back to Melbourne.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
We were set to go to Philip Island, unfortunately we missed the tour bus because of miss communication. On thier tour description and tour ticket we received they set the meeting point at one location which is incorrect. The tour company did message me once asking to confirm the pick up had changed but I never replied meaning I never saw the message. They reached out on whats app the day off at the time of pick up because they didnt see us. We then took an Uber which was a bad idea. With the traffic even though the tour bus did extend the wait time but we still missed the it by 3 min. Sadly we did not get to see the penguins, which was largely the reason we came to Melbourne. My advice check, check and recheck the pick up location.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are very sorry you missed the tour and understand how disappointing that must have been, especially as seeing the penguins was a highlight. We did try our best to contact you regarding the pick-up, but unfortunately the timing did not work out. We hope to have the chance to welcome you on another Explore Australia Tours adventure in the future so you can enjoy the penguins and the stunning coastal views.
Would like to thank Mark for the tour today. Mark was very accommodating and we were extremely grateful to be able to be picked up and dropped off at San Remo. Mark had the knowledge of Phillip Island, the animals and history of the area. I highly recommend this tour to everyone of all ages. The Nobbies was beautiful, Woolamai beach was stunning and Cowes is a great stop for dinner but our highlight was seeing the cute penguins at Penguin Parade! This tour did not disappoint :) Thanks Mark and Explore Australia for this beautiful tour. We’ll be back again in the future.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed every part of the Phillip Island tour and that Mark helped make the day so special with his knowledge and care. It’s wonderful to know you loved the scenery at The Nobbies, Woolamai Beach, and Cowes, but of course, the penguins at the Penguin Parade were a highlight. We really appreciate your recommendation and kind words. Thank you for travelling with Explore Australia Tours, and we look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure in the future.
