Duration
Open today
Free cancellation
Guided tour
Transfers included
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
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Take a full-day guided tour from Melbourne to the iconic Phillip Island, with convenient round-trip transfers included.
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Visit the award-winning Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park to meet and hand-feed native wildlife like kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas.
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Take in stunning seaside vistas at Point Grant and The Nobbies, where you may glimpse Australia’s largest fur seal colony at Seal Rocks.
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Witness the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park as little penguins return ashore at sunset.
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Enjoy access to the Penguin Parade boardwalk and visitor center, plus general viewing platform admission for a great view of the penguins.
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Upgrade to the Penguins Plus option for front-row views from an exclusive platform near the penguins’ main path to the beach.
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Choose the Underground Viewing upgrade for an enclosed, weatherproof vantage point with eye-level views of penguins emerging from the ocean.
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Travel in a small group with an English-speaking guide aboard a comfortable, modern vehicle for an engaging and personalized experience.
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Full-day tour to Philip Island
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Round-trip transfers from Melbourne
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English-speaking guide
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Entry to Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park
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Entry to Point Grant & The Nobbies
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Entry to Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park
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Access to boardwalk and visitor center
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Access to general viewing platform
Penguins Plus (if option selected)
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Access to Penguins Plus viewing platform
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Closest penguin pathway viewing
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Limited-capacity beachfront stand
Underground Viewing (if option selected)
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Access to underground viewing platform
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Eye-level penguin encounters
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Weatherproof indoor platform
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- Kangaroo feed at Moonlit Sanctuary (available to purchase onsite)
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Spend a captivating day exploring Phillip Island’s most celebrated sights, from up-close animal encounters to scenic coastal vistas and the magical Penguin Parade at dusk. With round-trip transfers from Melbourne and an expert English-speaking guide, your journey is as seamless as it is unforgettable.
Your day begins in Melbourne
Enjoy convenient hotel pickup or meet your guide at a designated location in central Melbourne. Relax in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle as you journey to your first destination, with your guide sharing insights and highlights along the way.
Up close with Australia’s wildlife
Your first stop is Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park, where you’ll have the chance to hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies, encounter emus, and learn about native species in engaging keeper presentations. This immersive wildlife experience offers a meaningful connection to Australian conservation efforts.
Scenic views at Point Grant & The Nobbies
Next, travel along Phillip Island’s dramatic coastline to Point Grant and The Nobbies. Stroll the boardwalks perched above rugged cliffs, take in sweeping views of Bass Strait and Westernport Bay, and spot Seal Rocks – home to a large colony of Australian fur seals.
Evening spectacle: The Penguin Parade
As evening falls, take your seat for the main event – the nightly Penguin Parade at Phillip Island Nature Park. Watch as little penguins emerge from the sea and waddle across the sand to their burrows. You'll have access to the general viewing platform, with the option to upgrade for a more immersive experience:
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Penguins Plus (optional upgrade): Enjoy closer views from a limited-capacity, beachfront platform positioned along the penguins’ most active pathway.
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Underground Viewing (optional upgrade): Step inside a weatherproof, eye-level observation area for intimate views as the penguins pass by just feet away.
Wrap Up at the Visitor Centre
Explore interactive displays and exhibits at the visitor centre before you depart. Then, settle back for a relaxing return trip to Melbourne after an unforgettable day full of nature, wildlife, and coastal charm.
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What to bring
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Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, water bottle, change of clothes, towel, and power bank for the experience.
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Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.
What's not allowed
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Photography is not allowed during the Penguin Parade.
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Large bags, luggage, and pram/ strollers are not allowed on this experience.
Accessibility
- The experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Additional information
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Facilities: Free Wi-Fi.
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This tour can accommodate a maximum of 24 people in 1 group.
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The tour is conducted in English. However, you can access pre-recorded written & verbal tour information in 16 different languages by downloading the free Go West Tours App from the App Store or Google Play. Download the app before departure or use the complimentary onboard Wi-Fi. Please ensure you bring your own headphones.
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Guests will be picked up from selected Melbourne hotels between 10am to 12pm and dropped off between 9:30pm to 12am at the same locations.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.
Pick-up and Drop-offs
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This tour includes pick-up and drop-offs from common pick-up points from Melbourne.
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On the day of your tour, arrive 15-20 minutes before the scheduled time at the pick-up point.
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In the next step of booking, please specify the pick-up location. Tour guide may provide you a common pick-up point nearest to your location.
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