Day Trips

From Melbourne: Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary & Phillip Island Day Trip with Penguin Parade

Name: From Melbourne: Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary & Phillip Island Day Trip with Penguin Parade
Start: 2026-07-20T10:00:00
End: 2026-07-20T10:00:00
Location: Phillip Island

Duration

10 hrs

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Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

4.4/5(1,906)

Monique C

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

We had James who was extremely knowledgeable, full of information and gave us a good laugh. It was such a nice day & really enjoyed every moment. Didn't once feel rushed on the tour, felt like there was plenty of time at each spot and really got to know all about Melbourne, Penguins and the good that the sanctuary does. Highly recommend

Laura I

Couple

Verified booking

Feb 2026

We had a great time on this excursion. Our guide, Tom, was fantastic at pointing out and stopping so we could see wildlife during our drive. We were able to see many swamp wallabies and even an echidna in the wild. HUGE moment for me! Tom was also fantastic in giving us tips on where to sit and how to best see the penguins to have the best experience! Tip: even though it was HOT the entire day, once we got to the sites for seeing the penguins it was windy and chilly so be sure to bring a jacket to stay warm enough while waiting and viewing the penguins!

Depart from Melbourne for a day tour of Philip Island and head to Brighton Beach, where the vibrant beach huts are a must-see

Journey through Melbourne’s suburbs to Moonlit Sanctuary for a unique Australian wildlife experience as you meet kangaroos, koalas, and more.

Visit Point Grant and The Nobbies to enjoy stunning views of Westernport Bay. Don't miss Seal Rocks – home to Australia's largest fur seal colony!

Go to Phillip Island Penguin Parade where you can hundreds of the world's smallest penguins waddle ashore after a day of fishing at sea.

Upgrade your ticket to include a Penguins Plus or Underground Viewing Experience and enjoy the parade from a prime vantage point.

Fun fact: Penguins at Philip Island are called “fairy penguins”. They just weigh 1kg making them the smallest penguin species in the world.

Full-day tour of Philip Island

Round-trip transfers from Melbourne

English-speaking guide

Entry to Brighton Beach

Entry to Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park

Entry to Point Grant & The Nobbies

Entry to Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park

Access to boardwalk and visitor center

Access to general viewing platform

Penguins Plus (if option selected)

Access to Penguins Plus viewing platform

Closest penguin pathway viewing

Limited-capacity beachfront stand

Underground Viewing (if option selected)

Access to underground viewing platform

Eye-level penguin encounters

Weatherproof indoor platform

Food and drinks (available to purchase onsite)

Timeline
Map
Start point
Melbourne CBD
40 min
1. Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes
30 min
Walk the sand and take photos at Melbourne’s colorful beach huts. There are 82 heritage-listed boxes, all privately owned—visit the far end for fewer crowds.
1 hr
2. Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
1 hr 15 min
15 min
3. Phillip Island
40 min
20 min
4. Nobbies Centre
20 min
5. Penguin Parade
1 hr 30 min
2 hr
End point
Melbourne CBD
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Monique C
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
We had James who was extremely knowledgeable, full of information and gave us a good laugh. It was such a nice day & really enjoyed every moment. Didn't once feel rushed on the tour, felt like there was plenty of time at each spot and really got to know all about Melbourne, Penguins and the good that the sanctuary does. Highly recommend
Fernanda D
Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
It was great! Jools was the best guide, very nice and funny. We had the best time with my mom thanks to her
Laura I
Couple
Verified booking
Feb 2026
We had a great time on this excursion. Our guide, Tom, was fantastic at pointing out and stopping so we could see wildlife during our drive. We were able to see many swamp wallabies and even an echidna in the wild. HUGE moment for me! Tom was also fantastic in giving us tips on where to sit and how to best see the penguins to have the best experience! Tip: even though it was HOT the entire day, once we got to the sites for seeing the penguins it was windy and chilly so be sure to bring a jacket to stay warm enough while waiting and viewing the penguins!
Małgorzata G
Couple
Verified booking
Jan 2026
It was wonderful, we are looking forward to the next one.
Swastik C
Group
Verified booking
May 2026

This epic adventure to Phillip Island will acquaint you with some of Australia's most iconic wildlife as you spend your day in the company of penguins, koalas, and more. Once you board the coach, head to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park on the Mornington Peninsula, before heading to Phillip Island for the Penguin Parade.

Brighton Beach boxes

The first stop on your journey will be the Brighton Beach Boxes - Melbourne’s most colorful attraction. Spend some time relaxing at the beach and taking photographs of the 82 multi-colored beach huts that line the shore of one of Melbourne’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

The journey to Phillip Island continues through the suburbs of Melbourne before stopping at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, a 25-acre park that is home to native Australian animals such as the Tasmanian devils, emus, wombats, dingoes, and more.

Phillip Island

After the sanctuary, you will make your way to Phillip Island. Your first stop on the island will be Point Grant and The Nobbies where you can see Seal Rocks and a horde of Australian Fur Seals that call the rocky outcrop home.

Penguin Parade

The final item on your day tour of Phillip Island is the iconic Penguin Parade. With this standard entry ticket, make your way to the arena as the sun begins to set. Watch the Little Penguins leave the sea and waddle past you as they head back to their burrows - capping the day with an unforgettable wildlife experience.

What to bring

Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, water bottle, change of clothes, towel, and power bank for the experience.

Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

What's not allowed

Photography is not allowed during the Penguin Parade.

Large bags, luggage, and pram/ strollers are not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

The experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

Facilities: Free Wi-Fi.

This tour can accommodate a maximum of 24 people in 1 group.

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.

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.

Please arrive at the pick-up 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays. Bring a valid photo ID proof for verification.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

Inner-city pick-up service is available from most accommodation providers and specific pick-up points.

Choose the pick-up point while booking your ticket.

On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

Validity

Your ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout.