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Overview
Discover one of Australia’s most iconic wildlife experiences on a full-day journey from Melbourne to Phillip Island with Explore Australia Tours. Travel in comfort on our small group tour aboard our purple bus, guided by a passionate local expert. Visit Moonlit Sanctuary to see koalas, kangaroos and more in a natural bushland setting. Take in coastal views at Cape Woolamai (summer only) and enjoy a relaxed stop in Cowes. Stroll the Nobbies Boardwalk for sweeping ocean views and wildlife spotting before the highlight of the day. At sunset, watch hundreds of little penguins waddle ashore at the world-famous Penguin Parade. With all entry tickets included, multilingual audio via our free app, and an eco-accredited focus, this is a seamless and unforgettable way to experience Victoria’s wildlife and coastal beauty. This is a truly unique opportunity to get up close and personal with nature and wildlife!
Pickup Information
We offer 4 pickup locations from Melbourne CDB which are listed above. Your pickup depends on the time of year you have booked. Your exact meeting times are listed below and our team will confirm this with you after a booking is placed. 12:30 pm (Oct-Mar, Daylight savings) Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour departs from our main pickup location Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street @ 12:30pm and below are the pickup times from our other locations: * 11.45am Mercure Melbourne Southbank - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank * 12.05pm Regent Theatre - 191 Collins St * 12.15pm Her Majesty’s Theatre - 219 Exhibition St 10:00 am (Apr -Sept, Non -daylight savings) Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour departs from our main pickup location Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street @ 10am and below are the pickup times from our other locations: * 9:20am Mercure Melbourne Southbank - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank * 9:35amRegent Theatre - 191 Collins St * 9:45am Her Majesty’s Theatre - 219 Exhibition St As the time that the penguins arrive on the beach changes significantly during the year, our return time to Melbourne also varies significantly from 21:00 to 0:00
Language Offered
Arabic-AUDIO
Hindi-AUDIO
German-AUDIO
Vietnamese-AUDIO
Korean-AUDIO
Portuguese-AUDIO
Mandarin-AUDIO
Japanese-AUDIO
English-GUIDE
Italian-AUDIO
French-AUDIO
Dutch-AUDIO
Spanish-AUDIO
Itinerary
1. Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
2. Cape Woolamai
3. The Esplanade
4. The Nobbies Centre
5. Penguin Parade
Inclusion
Multilingual audio commentary via the Explore Australia app-based (code provided by your guide)
All National Park fees
In-vehicle air conditioning
General entry to Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Friendly and knowledgeable local guide
Selected Melbourne pick-up and drop-off
Entry into Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
Small-group Phillip Island experience
Exclusion
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews
4.8
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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