Small-Group Phillip Island Afternoon Day Trip from Melbourne
Description
Watch the Little Penguins waddle home at dusk. No big bus, just a small group and a great guide. Be treated to a visit at Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park where you will have the opportunity to interact with an array of Australian native animals such as koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes, an array of colourful birds & reptiles. Visit the Nobbies - home to the largest colony of fur seals in Australia. Then it is on to the gala event! Delight in the magic of visiting the world-famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade where you will have the privilege of witnessing a true miracle - our beautiful little penguins arriving ashore to one of the largest penguin colonies in Australia. After a long swim at sea, they will be dressed up in what looks like a tuxedo - marvel at these stunning flightless birds as they waddle right past you on the way to their home. Enjoy this highly personalised tour with a small-group limited to only 11 passengers.
Tour Options
Itinerary
See Australia’s unique wildlife
watch
The new visitor centre provides more information about the Little Penguins, souvenir shop and cafe. Here you will see the penguin parade. Times vary depending on season between 90 minutes and two hours.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will message you pick up time from specific hotels. *** Please note this is the time when we depart that hotel, you need to be there at least 5 minutes before that time ***
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children 3 and under not catered for. Booster seat available for children 4 to 7 available.
- Tour not normally suitable for cruise ship passengers. Tour starts between 1 and 2 pm depending on time of year from city centre and finishes between 8:30 PM and 11:45 PM. It is your responsibility to check you can make it on time to avoid missing out on tour and cancellation fees.
Reviews(783)
Quite an exquisite experience seeing the phenomenon of penguins leaving the sea.
A really wonderful way to see some wildlife up close and the fairy penguins. We also saw some whales when we arrived on Phillip island. Gary our guide found a great balance between interesting stories and quiet time. My 2 teens also loved this tour.
Josh was a terrific guide. He shared his knowledge with us in a cheerful manner. Beaches were beautiful, sanctuary had native animals and the little penguins were cute as can be. Spring for the Penguin Plus ticket; it's worth it .
An amazing tour with a great guide. Gary was awesome. Feeding the wallabies and kangaroos was a blast and the fairy penguins are too cute.
Travis was a very good trip advicer and showed us perfect spots for watching the animals. He also told us very much interesting information👍🏼 10/10 guide🙌🏼
Amazing experience, recommended 10/10
Travis was a great guide. Amazing trip!
Our afternoon trip to Philip island with our guide Travis was wonderful. Travis has very good knowledge and he kept us engaged with sharing information . A must do your while in Melbourne.
Travis was the perfect host - I honestly can’t imagine anyone more personable, informative, and conscientious! We’d like to thank him for wonderful excursion, one of the best we’ve taken.
I enjoyed it and I got to see a lot of penguins, it unfortunately ended for me but earlier because I had to leave a bit earlier and I wished I got to see more penguins.
Thank you for your comments. We are glad you enjoyed the tour.
