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Phillip Island Penguin Parade

Don’t miss this exclusive tour to Phillip Island Nature Park! Witness the magic of the Little Penguins as they waddle ashore and explore the island’s incredible wildlife, including seals, koalas and kangaroos. Let the expert guides ensure you have an unforgettable experience.

Embark on a fun and unforgettable day trip from Melbourne, discovering the stunning coastal beauty and unique wildlife of Phillip Island. From vibrant beaches to adorable penguins, this tour offers something for everyone!

Tour Highlights:

  • Brighton Beach Boxes: Start your adventure with a visit to the iconic Brighton Beach Boxes. These colourful and charming beach huts are the perfect backdrop for photos and a great way to kick off your journey.
  • Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park: Get up close to Australia’s beloved wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary! Hand-feed kangaroos, meet koalas, and encounter emus, wombats and more. Don’t miss the "Conservation in Action" show to learn about Australia’s incredible animals and conservation efforts (lunch at your own expense).
  • Point Grant & The Nobbies: Enjoy breathtaking coastal views from Point Grant and The Nobbies, where you can gaze out over Westernport Bay, Bass Strait and Seal Rocks. Here, you may also spot Australia’s largest fur seal colony!
  • Penguin Parade: The grand finale of your tour—watch the world’s smallest penguins waddle ashore at sunset! Experience this magical moment from the best vantage points, with the option to enjoy dinner (at your own expense) as you watch the penguins return to their burrows.

Upgrade Options:

Don't miss out on these exclusive add-ons to enhance your Phillip Island experience!

  • Penguin Plus Viewing: For a more exclusive experience, upgrade to the "Penguins Plus" viewing platform. With only 200 spots available, enjoy special ranger talks and a closer, more intimate view of the penguins in their natural habitat.
  • Penguins Underground Viewing: Get up close and personal with the penguins through an underground viewing window. Stay comfortable and dry indoors while witnessing these adorable creatures in their natural environment.

Book your Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour today and create lasting memories.

Departs:

Daily, year-round except 25th December

Start times:

Departure times are seasonal between 10:00am - 12:00pm. Your exact time will be confirmed with the tour operator.

Duration:

9-12 hours (Return between 9:00pm and midnight – according to the season)

Experience Includes

  • Witness the iconic Phillip Island Penguin Parade as thousands of little penguins waddle ashore at sunset
  • Visit to the famous Brighton Beach boxes
  • Guided tour at the award-winning Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
  • Meet and feed kangaroos, wallabies, emus and other friendly native animals
  • View & learn about koalas, wombats, dingoes and many more
  • Explore Point Grant, The Nobbies, and Seal Rock, enjoying stunning coastal views
  • Pick-up and drop-off from most major Melbourne city centre hotels
  • An informative presentation of historic photographs, accessible via QR code during your tour
  • Luxury air-conditioned transportation with free WiFi
  • Experienced and informative guide
  • Options to upgrade the tour
  • Small Group Tour - Maximum of 24 guests
  • BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE - FREE amendments to your booking up to 24 hours before departure

Experience Excludes

  • Meals and refreshments
  • Optional gratuities

Departs

Daily, year round, except 25th December.

Departure location

For customers not staying in a City Centre hotel, the central meeting point is the Rendezvous Hotel, located at 328 Flinders Street, between Elizabeth Street & Queen Street.

Start times

Departure times start from 10.00am-11.00am between May and August and between 11.00am-12.00noon from September and April.

Duration

9-12 hours (Return between 9 PM and midnight – according to the season)

Terms & Conditions

  • Itinerary is subject to change without notice.
  • You MUST confirm your booking and pick-up arrangements at least 24-48 hours in advance with the tour operator.
  • This tour uses smaller air-conditioned buses, allowing access to many areas not available to the larger coaches as well as providing a personal touch with the benefits of a small group environment.
  • Nobbies viewing is seasonal and dependent on daylight hours.
  • Tour returns seasonally between 9pm-midnight
  • Photography of any kind is not permitted at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Photography is permitted at all other locations.
  • The number of birds arriving on the beach varies significantly throughout the year due to seasonal factors.
  • Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions. We recommend warm clothes & rain jacket in the winter months as it can get chilly on the Island when waiting for the penguin's arrival. Snacks & water bottles are recommended.
  • Any infants and children travelling must be advised at the time of booking. Prams and strollers are not permitted on the vehicle as they do not have storage space for these items.
  • Children aged between 0-15 years pay a child price.
  • Children 0-4 must use the baby seat provided, as sitting on a lap is not permitted for health & safety reasons. Parents/guardians are responsible for securing their children and ensuring they remain seated.
  • For children 5-8 an optional booster seat is available upon request before the tour. Once placed in the vehicle, it cannot be removed during the day.
  • Children under the age of 18 who wish to travel by themselves on any of our day or extended day tours must have a Parent/Guardian consent form completed and signed.
  • Children under 16 must be with a parent/guardian aged 16+.
  • Go West Tours reserves the right to alter fares, inclusions, vehicles, use other accredited tour operators during peak season and may cancel tours in unforeseen circumstances.
  • Go West Tours reserves the right to decline groups larger than 15 guests joining.
  • Tour operation or alterations to itineraries may occur due to road or weather conditions, natural disasters, strikes, public holidays, accommodation availability and/or other factors. The company gives no guarantee as to the exact arrival or departure times of tours as circumstances beyond our control may influence this.
  • Go West Tours must be advised of any medical conditions or physical disability requiring special attention before the tour. Failing to advise us, may result in us refusing to accept the booking. We may also refuse travel if we feel that the tour chosen is not suitable without a suitably qualified companion.
  • There is a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 24 persons on each departure.
  • *Cancellation Policy: Free cancellations for bookings cancelled with the operator before 24 hours of your chosen activity date. Guest cancellations within 24 hours of tour departure or failure to take up a tour for any reason will result in 100% forfeiture of the tour fare.