Tours/Melbourne/Phillip Island Penguins Private Adventure
Phillip Island Penguins Private Adventure
5.0(11)Melbourne9–11 hours
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR5.0(10)
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At a glance
Duration
9–11 hours
Price from
$1,135 / person
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 11 reviews
Languages
CMN, EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Southeast touring
Description
This is an island you must see! Nature Lovers paradise of a private tour. Come touring with a passionate local guide with over 10 years of experience to show you, not only the famous little Penguins parading, but everything else that this beautiful volcanic island offers.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
1:00 PM
Next available
Sun, Oct 18
Group price
$1,135 per group of up to 7
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
In demand: 6 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 16.
Tour Options
Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Penguin Parade General viewing: Upon arrival at our final stop, be taken to the best area for seeing these tiny penguins waddle back to their burrows
Pickup included
Premium Penguin Package
Penguins plus premium seating: Better way to view the littlest penguins in the world with 80% of all penguins arriving from this location
*Subject to avail
Pickup included
Itinerary
Cape Woolamai Walk
30 min
A stroll on this famous perfect beach or simply posing for photos. You will see surfers and will Ben shown other special landmarks seen nearby
Koala Conservation Reserve
Admission included60 min
We will stroll together high up in the tree top canopy to view some native (sleepy) Koalas, in their natural habitat. Protected in this serene area, they can be observed from close up, doing their thing; not much at all. A highly enjoyable experience.
Cowes Beach
90 min
Season permitting; we shall go to the main town of Cowes for dinner before or after the Penguin Parade to make it more enjoyable and relaxing once getting back to Melbourne so late
The Nobbies Centre
Admission included45 min
This natural scenic area is stunning to say the least. We walk together along the boardwalk to see the surrounding bay and straight and try to spot Penguin chicks in their natural
And man made burrows
Penguin Parade
Admission included60 min
The most famous nature show for the day takes us to the smallest Penguins in the world. You will be amazed at this breathtaking nightly process that is sure to impress, even if you’ve seen it before!
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pads for seating at Penguin Parade
General admission Penguin Parade Tickets.
Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
Dinner
Lunch
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup/dropoff included from any inner city hotel or short stay.
Airport or Seaport pickup can also be arranged at a discounted rate.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
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How it compares in Melbourne
Rated higher than 87% of 295 reviewed tours in Melbourne
Excurgo comparison of 841 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Phillip Island Penguins Private Adventure take?
Phillip Island Penguins Private Adventure lasts about 9–11 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Phillip Island Penguins Private Adventure cost?
Prices start at $1,135 per person for this Melbourne experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Phillip Island Penguins Private Adventure run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 1:00 PM.
Does Phillip Island Penguins Private Adventure sell out?
It can: 6 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Phillip Island Penguins Private Adventure for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup/dropoff included from any inner city hotel or short stay.
Airport or Seaport pickup can also be arranged at a discounted rate. Pickup points include The Howey, City Limits Hotel.
What languages is Phillip Island Penguins Private Adventure offered in?
The experience is available in CMN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(11)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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E8446XYanthonym
July 14, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
The best guide in Melbourne
Andy is one of the best guides we have had on our trip yet. We have a family of five with three girls ages 11, 8, and 6. He tailored the trip perfectly for them, gave great facts the entire trip out and brought us to areas that are not as heavily trafficked by large tour buses. He also regularly stopped to point out wildlife along the way to our destinations. His vehicle is very nice, spacious and new. The day flew by with him and the girls are still talking about seeing the Koalas, the crazy trek around the Nobbies, the great tickets Andy secured for the penguins and dinner with Andy.
Operator response
Much appreciated, thanks so much for the review!
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V6745HMmichaelp
December 22, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Incredible Day with Penguins and Koalas
Amazing! Andrew was incredible and provided an invaluable experience. Would highly recommend him and the overall experience
Operator response
Thank you so much for your review, it’s much appreciated
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adrianav731
May 29, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Couples
It was very unique. We got to see Koalas, wallabies, pinguins, cape barren goose, etc. all in one place.
Andrew our tour guide was great, very personable, and friendly. He also has very good knowledge of everything you want to know about Australia, including this amazing city of Melbourne.
Woudnerfulf services it could not be better.
My husband and I recommend Andrew!.
Operator response
Thank you guys it was my absolute pleasure to host you and give you the best possible tour of Melbourne and the state of Victoria. Take care and happy travels.
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Adriana_V
May 28, 2025 · via Viator
It was very unique. We...
It was very unique. We got to see Koalas, wallabies, pinguins, cape barren goose, etc. all in one place.
Andrew our tour guide was great, very personable, and friendly. He also has very good knowledge of everything you want to know about Australia, including this amazing city of Melbourne.
Woudnerfulf services it could not be better.
My husband and I defently Andrew!.
Operator response
It was my pleasure to have you here. Lovely to meet you!
Safe travels and enjoy yourselves
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768chuckm
February 19, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
5 star Guide
We spent the whole day with Andy traveling to see the penguins at Philip Island. Andy was warm and knowledgeable from the moment he picked us up. He Loves Melbourne and being a tour guide. His Mercedes van was clean and spacious. Even before he picked us up he suggested purchasing premium tickets at the penguin parade. That one piece of information was huge as the seats made all the difference
Additionally, we saw lots of koalas , kangaroos and wallabys. We use guides whenever we travel and Andy was as good as they come
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Many thanks Chuck and Chris! What a day. Travel safe.
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298garryh
December 21, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Phillip Island Penguin parade.
Amazing! These Little Fairy Penguin's come ashore every evening at sunset, like clockwork, they slowly appear out of the water in small groups and waddle up the beach past the hundreds of people sitting on the tiered seating areas, to return to their nests in the undergrowth to either feed their chicks or relieve their partners, if they are brooding. Incredible!
The raised walkways allow you to see these smallest breed of penguins (only 30cm tall) up close. So cute!
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Great to have you here! Many thanks, Andy.
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jorinas576
January 22, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Highly recommended - excellent tour guide! Memorable day trips to Philip Island and Great Ocean Road
We did the Philip Island and Great Ocean Road private tours with Andrew on 2 separate days and had a very enjoyable time! Andrew took excellent care of us, especially my parents-in-law who spoke only Mandarin - his Mandarin was fluent and he answered all our questions about wildlife, the Little Penguins, Great Ocean Road etc in great detail. He has deep knowledge of the history, culture and basically everything about Melbourne. He also gave us lots of food recommendations for the rest of our days in Melbourne. He’s the only tour guide we have liked so much that we are writing a review for him immediately after our tours. He’s that wonderful and we would highly recommend him to anyone looking for private tours in Melbourne! He does a variety of tours and is always so responsive over Whatsapp and WeChat - just drop him a message directly and he will reply you within a few hours! Thank you Andrew for making our holiday so memorable! My parents-in-law are already saying they miss you and hope to see you again the next time we visit Melbourne!
安佐是个非常棒的导游!他的华文流利,如果需要中文导游,一定要找他!我的岳父岳母很享受他的一日游,我们都觉得他既友善又幽默,而且具有丰富的知识和经验。谢谢你,安佐,下次一定再来找你玩!
2 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind words! I look forward to showing you more of Melbourne soon!
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camiemaybe
January 2, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
St. Phillip Island & Penguin Parade
Andrew made sure our tour was personalized, memorable, comfortable and fun.
We were a group of 8 including my 90 year old grandma who can only speak Chinese. He prepared by changing his car beforehand because his normal ride could only accommodate 7 people. He would also switch speaking from English to Chinese to talk with grandma. And, even went out of his way to show us the Brighton Beach Boxes, which wasn't on the original itinerary of St. Phillip Island.
Food recommendations were also given, even on days we weren't on tour with him.
We really appreciated his genuine helpfulness and desire to have others have a good experience. Would definitely recommend him for others as well.
2 people found this helpful
Operator response
Very appreciative of your kind words.
Happy New Year!
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clairer1965
December 16, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Fab
Would highly recommend this tour, well organised and we got to see 4,000 penguins , which were so cute , centre was good and well organised, fab trip xxx
Operator response
Thanks so much and a Happy New Year!
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Dayna S
November 14, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
2 day tour: Great Ocean Road & Phillip island
Andrew was such an amazing tour guide. Not only was he incredibly informative, but he was upbeat and entertaining throughout the 2 days. We saw incredible coast lines and wildlife that we will never forget. Thank you Andrew!
Operator response
It was great to have you here and be your private guide. Come back again soon!
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