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Combo: Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower + Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade Tickets

Melbourne Skydeck view with cityscape, part of Combo: Melbourne Skydeck + Melbourne Zoo Tickets.
Eureka Skydeck view of Melbourne skyline, part of Melbourne Skydeck and Phillip Island Nature Parks combo tour.
Eureka Skydeck view of Melbourne skyline, part of Melbourne Skydeck and Phillip Island Nature Parks combo tour.
Penguins gathering on Phillip Island at dusk, with Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower in the background

Get a bird's eye view of Melbourne from the Skydeck before heading to Phillip Island to watch the adorable penguin parade! This combo ticket is the best way to explore both the city and the countryside at a discounted rate.

Highlights

  • With this combo ticket, you can take in the best views of Melbourne from the highest vantage and also get up close with the adorable wildlife at Phillip Island's Penguin Parade.

  • Discover both the rural and urban Australian landscapes at the best price with this combo sightseeing visit and wildlife tour.

  • Ascend 300 meters above ground level to Melbourne Skydeck's observation deck and spot the city's top landmarks, including the MCG, Federation Square, and Flinders Street Station.

  • Catch a glimpse of little penguins returning to their homes at dusk from the general platform in the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island, which is only 90 minutes from Melbourne.

  • Fun fact: The tower features the southern hemisphere's fastest elevator, which takes 38 seconds to reach the 88th floor observation deck.

  • Fun fact: Phillip Island is home to one of the largest little penguin colonies in Australia.

Inclusions

Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower

  • Admission to the Melbourne Skydeck

Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade

  • Entry into Penguin Parade

  • Penguin Parade viewing from the general viewing platform

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 29 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Vedrana Mengot

Vedrana

5/5

Nov, 2024

My son was asking questions about the pingings and everything was answered with a lot of care. An amazing experience that everyone should do once in a lifetime 💙
FATHIMA SENILA PEER

Fathima

5/5

Nov, 2024

The staff were so kind and gentle with my elderly parents and so nice to me loved every bit of jt keep up the good work so kind hearted and nice and loved the fact we could see the penguins up close thanks a dozen keep up the good work
Alison Phillips

Alison

5/5

Nov, 2024

Such a wonderful experience to see the penguins come out of the water and then up into the burrows. Simply a beautiful thing we have done as a family.
Vernon Mendez

Vernon

5/5

Nov, 2024

The low tide created a better experience where people sat close to the sides of the stand and on the sand. The weather was good. Overall we had a better viewing experience than previous visits. We had family visiting from Overseas who would spread a good word for the penguin parade experience.
Yvonne Mills

Yvonne

3/5

Nov, 2024

The only problem with experience was that our sitting was next to the reserve sitting for the wildlife group who turned up late. The nation parks guide , Rosemary, talked throughout the presentation that was given by Sarah making it difficult for us to follow. Filling that idle chat continued throughout the evening handing out penguin jumpers and activity books. We have been on a number of trips where this is done before you are go into the event. In our opinion the guide should not have been talking whilst the guide for the event was speaking.

Cityscapes from the Melbourne Skydeck

Experience the sheer exhilaration of zipping all the way up to the 88th floor of Melbourne’s magnificent Eureka Tower. Considered to be the world’s tallest residential skyscraper, the tower has been an imposing structure in the Southbank precinct of Melbourne since its completion on 1 June 2006. From your unique vantage point at a height of 300 meters, you will be able to see Albert Park Lake, the Dandenong Ranges, Port Phillip Bay, the MCG, Federation Square, and much more. There are about 30 viewfinders installed on the Skydeck to assist you in spotting these great landmarks in Melbourne.

Peek into the Penguin Haven

Every morning, little penguins (they're only a bit taller than bowling pins!) depart from their burrow and spend the day fishing at sea. During the course of the day, they will travel up to 20 km in search of fish. After dusk, they return home and waddle across the beach in a penguin parade. It's one of the cutest displays of wildlife you will get to see and the sheer quantity of the penguins will surprise you. The best part is that the park is accessible within 90 minutes from Melbourne, and is an attraction that both adults and kids alike will enjoy!

Melbourne Skydeck

Monday12:00 PM - 10:00 PMlast entry 09:30 PM
Tuesday12:00 PM - 10:00 PMlast entry 09:30 PM
Wednesday12:00 PM - 10:00 PMlast entry 09:30 PM
Thursday12:00 PM - 10:00 PMlast entry 09:30 PM
Friday12:00 PM - 10:00 PMlast entry 09:30 PM
Saturday12:00 PM - 10:00 PMlast entry 09:30 PM
Sunday12:00 PM - 10:00 PMlast entry 09:30 PM

Penguin Parade

Monday05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Thursday05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Friday05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Saturday05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Sunday05:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Important Information

Melbourne Skydeck

  • Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Free WiFi.

Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade

  • It's recommended to arrive approximately 1 hour before the penguin arrival time, check in at the visitor center, then walk to their viewing area to wait for the penguins.

  • Click here to see the estimated penguin arrival times throughout the year.

  • Penguins will arrive at the coast at sunset and the penguin homing usually lasts about 50 minutes.

  • Photographs and video recordings are not allowed when penguins are coming home.

  • Only small carry-on bags are allowed inside.

  • Bring along your warm clothes and raincoat if rain is forecasted

  • Facilities: Parking, Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility, Restroom.

  • Daily business hours may change, please check the official website of each attraction before departure.

Operating Hours

Melbourne Skydeck

  • 2nd Oct, 2023 to 7th April, 2024:

  • Daily: 12pm to 9pm (including Public Holidays)

  • New Year's Eve:

  • 12pm to 5pm (last entry at 04:30pm)

Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade

  • Daily: 4pm

  • Note: If you are planning a visit from mid-December to late January, or during a long weekend or the school holiday period, please allow extra travel time as the traffic can get busy.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at each of the redemption points.

  • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

  • Kindly arrive approximately one hour before the penguin arrival time.

Ticket Redemption Points

Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade

  • Show your ticket at Phillip Island Nature Parks.

  • Address: 1019 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands VIC 3922, Australia

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

  • Show your ticket at Melbourne Skydeck.

  • Address: 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia.

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