Phillip Island Tours
Journey from Melbourne to Phillip Island. Witness the Penguin Parade at sunset, explore the Koala Conservation Centre, and more with our tours.
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Catch sight of little penguins returning home at dusk in the world-famous Penguin Parade. The parade is particularly great for educating children on wildlife and nature awareness.
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Opt for the general viewing ticket to get close to the little waddlers or choose penguin plus – a ticket for tiered seating.
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Admire the penguins on the new Penguins Premium viewing platform that's directly inspired by the magnificent coves of the island's southern coast.
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Enhance your experience with an exclusive ranger-led tour through the penguin colony with an underground viewing upgrade for an exclusive up-close interaction.
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You can also choose the Phillip Island 3 Parks Pass, offering koala encounters at the Conservation Centre and farm experiences on Churchill Island.
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Fun fact: Phillip Island is home to one of the largest penguin colonies in Australia.
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Catch sight of little penguins returning home at dusk in the world-famous Penguin Parade. The parade is particularly great for educating children on wildlife and nature awareness.
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Opt for the general viewing ticket to get close to the little waddlers or choose penguin plus – a ticket for tiered seating.
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Admire the penguins on the new Penguins Premium viewing platform that's directly inspired by the magnificent coves of the island's southern coast.
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Enhance your experience with an exclusive ranger-led tour through the penguin colony with an underground viewing upgrade for an exclusive up-close interaction.
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You can also choose the Phillip Island 3 Parks Pass, offering koala encounters at the Conservation Centre and farm experiences on Churchill Island.
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Fun fact: Phillip Island is home to one of the largest penguin colonies in Australia.
- Immerse yourself in the wildlife of Australia as you make your way to Philip Island for a half or full-day tour and marvel at the stunning scenery on your way.
- Watch the little penguin superstars waddle home across Summerland Beach – it's a front-row seat to nature's most adorable parade.
- Don’t miss out on the treetop views of the long-term resident koalas with an optional visit to the Koala Conservation Reserve with an expert guide.
- Upgrade your ticket for a premium viewing experience of the Penguin parade. Learn about their life cycle and the initiatives to protect them at Parade Visitors Center.
- Fun fact: Penguins at Philip Island are called “fairy penguins”. They just weigh 1kg making them the smallest penguin species in the world.
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- Immerse yourself in the wildlife of Australia as you make your way to Philip Island for a half or full-day tour and marvel at the stunning scenery on your way.
- Watch the little penguin superstars waddle home across Summerland Beach – it's a front-row seat to nature's most adorable parade.
- Don’t miss out on the treetop views of the long-term resident koalas with an optional visit to the Koala Conservation Reserve with an expert guide.
- Upgrade your ticket for a premium viewing experience of the Penguin parade. Learn about their life cycle and the initiatives to protect them at Parade Visitors Center.
- Fun fact: Penguins at Philip Island are called “fairy penguins”. They just weigh 1kg making them the smallest penguin species in the world.
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Depart from Melbourne for a day tour of Philip Island and head to Brighton Beach, where the vibrant beach huts are a must-see
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Journey through Melbourne’s suburbs to Moonlit Sanctuary for a unique Australian wildlife experience as you meet Kangaroos, koalas, and more.
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Next stop: Point Grant and The Nobbies offering stunning views of Westernport Bay. Don't miss Seal Rocks – home to Australia's largest fur seal colony!
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The star attraction: the Phillip Island Penguin Parade! Just after dark, hundreds of the world's smallest penguins waddle ashore after a day of fishing at sea.
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Upgrade your ticket to include a Penguins Plus or Underground Viewing Experience and enjoy the parade from a prime vantage point.
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Fun fact: Penguins at Philip Island are called “fairy penguins”. They just weigh 1kg making them the smallest penguin species in the world.
More details
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Depart from Melbourne for a day tour of Philip Island and head to Brighton Beach, where the vibrant beach huts are a must-see
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Journey through Melbourne’s suburbs to Moonlit Sanctuary for a unique Australian wildlife experience as you meet Kangaroos, koalas, and more.
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Next stop: Point Grant and The Nobbies offering stunning views of Westernport Bay. Don't miss Seal Rocks – home to Australia's largest fur seal colony!
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The star attraction: the Phillip Island Penguin Parade! Just after dark, hundreds of the world's smallest penguins waddle ashore after a day of fishing at sea.
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Upgrade your ticket to include a Penguins Plus or Underground Viewing Experience and enjoy the parade from a prime vantage point.
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Fun fact: Penguins at Philip Island are called “fairy penguins”. They just weigh 1kg making them the smallest penguin species in the world.
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Get picked up from Melbourne and ride the famous Puffing Billy steam train, one of the finest preserved steam railways in the world, in the Dandenong Ranges.
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Enjoy a relaxed stroll around the scenic Emerald Lake, where you can also buy your own lunch.
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Explore the Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rock area, and enjoy watching the waves crashing against the rocks.
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See penguins coming out of the ocean and going back to their homes at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
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Fun fact: The railway operates on a narrow-gauge track, which is just 2 feet 6 inches (762 mm) wide, making it one of the few narrow-gauge steam railways in the world.
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Get picked up from Melbourne and ride the famous Puffing Billy steam train, one of the finest preserved steam railways in the world, in the Dandenong Ranges.
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Enjoy a relaxed stroll around the scenic Emerald Lake, where you can also buy your own lunch.
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Explore the Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rock area, and enjoy watching the waves crashing against the rocks.
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See penguins coming out of the ocean and going back to their homes at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
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Fun fact: The railway operates on a narrow-gauge track, which is just 2 feet 6 inches (762 mm) wide, making it one of the few narrow-gauge steam railways in the world.
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Enjoy a guided day tour from Melbourne to three of the greatest wildlife attractions in Victoria.
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Select from ticket options to get the chance to see penguins flourishing in their natural habitat from exclusive viewing areas.
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Encounter some of Australia’s most iconic wildlife including kangaroos, koalas, tasmanian devils, wombats and more at Moonlit Sanctuary.
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Enjoy the stunning scenery of Philip Island's rugged south coast from the Nobbies Boardwalk.
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Take a seat at the Penguin Parade and see hundreds of Little Penguins make their way across the beach as they return to their burrows.
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Travel in a comfortable coach with your expert and informative guide as you are lead to all the attractions on the day's itinerary.
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Enjoy a guided day tour from Melbourne to three of the greatest wildlife attractions in Victoria.
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Select from ticket options to get the chance to see penguins flourishing in their natural habitat from exclusive viewing areas.
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Encounter some of Australia’s most iconic wildlife including kangaroos, koalas, tasmanian devils, wombats and more at Moonlit Sanctuary.
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Enjoy the stunning scenery of Philip Island's rugged south coast from the Nobbies Boardwalk.
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Take a seat at the Penguin Parade and see hundreds of Little Penguins make their way across the beach as they return to their burrows.
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Travel in a comfortable coach with your expert and informative guide as you are lead to all the attractions on the day's itinerary.
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Explore the unique fauna of Australia with a visit to the Healesville Sanctuary & attend the famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island with hotel transfers from Melbourne.
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Journey through Melbourne’s suburbs toHealesville Sanctuary for a unique Australian wildlife experience as you meet Kangaroos, koalas, and more.
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Marvel at the colonies of seals scattered across Seal Rocks and visit Nobbies Centre to learn fascinating insights about the rich marine wildlife.
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Finally, for the highlight of your tour, witness the fantastic Penguin Parade as they make their way to their burrows after merging from the waves.
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Fun fact: Male penguins often give female penguins rocks as gifts to woo them which the females then use to build their nest!
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Explore the unique fauna of Australia with a visit to the Healesville Sanctuary & attend the famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island with hotel transfers from Melbourne.
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Journey through Melbourne’s suburbs toHealesville Sanctuary for a unique Australian wildlife experience as you meet Kangaroos, koalas, and more.
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Marvel at the colonies of seals scattered across Seal Rocks and visit Nobbies Centre to learn fascinating insights about the rich marine wildlife.
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Finally, for the highlight of your tour, witness the fantastic Penguin Parade as they make their way to their burrows after merging from the waves.
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Fun fact: Male penguins often give female penguins rocks as gifts to woo them which the females then use to build their nest!
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Just 90 minutes away from Melbourne's heart, Philip Island offers an all-inclusive day of family fun, with access to 3 nature parks.
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Watch penguins waddle home! Pick a seat and wait as a group of penguins appear and steal your heart with their cute shenanigans.
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Spot koalas chilling in their eucalyptus mansions! No need for fancy invitations, just follow the treetop boardwalks to find these adorable creatures.
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Explore the heritage farm at Churchill Island and enjoy daily farming activities like cow milking, sheep shearing, and whip cracking.
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Fun fact: Philip Island is home to the world's largest colony of Little Penguins!
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Just 90 minutes away from Melbourne's heart, Philip Island offers an all-inclusive day of family fun, with access to 3 nature parks.
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Watch penguins waddle home! Pick a seat and wait as a group of penguins appear and steal your heart with their cute shenanigans.
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Spot koalas chilling in their eucalyptus mansions! No need for fancy invitations, just follow the treetop boardwalks to find these adorable creatures.
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Explore the heritage farm at Churchill Island and enjoy daily farming activities like cow milking, sheep shearing, and whip cracking.
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Fun fact: Philip Island is home to the world's largest colony of Little Penguins!
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Combine sightseeing with wildlife spotting on this ultra-popular seal-watching boat tour to the scenic Australian coast of Philip Island.
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From young pups to adult bulls, watch these cute seals slide down rocks, frolic in the waters, or swim around the boat, allowing you to see them up close.
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Gain insights into the behaviors and ecology of the seals and the region’s vibrant wildlife through expert local commentary onboard.
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Sip on your afternoon tea and munch on some delicious food as you watch sooty oystercatchers search for food or walk around the edge of the rugged coastline.
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Did you know? The Australian seal fur is considered the largest of the eight fur seal species in the world.
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Combine sightseeing with wildlife spotting on this ultra-popular seal-watching boat tour to the scenic Australian coast of Philip Island.
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From young pups to adult bulls, watch these cute seals slide down rocks, frolic in the waters, or swim around the boat, allowing you to see them up close.
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Gain insights into the behaviors and ecology of the seals and the region’s vibrant wildlife through expert local commentary onboard.
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Sip on your afternoon tea and munch on some delicious food as you watch sooty oystercatchers search for food or walk around the edge of the rugged coastline.
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Did you know? The Australian seal fur is considered the largest of the eight fur seal species in the world.
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Marvel at the rugged coastline and the towering granite cliffs of Cape Woolamai rising majestically from the sea on this 1-hour morning cruise.
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Sit back and relax as you watch playful dolphins swimming in the water and curious fur seals laying on a rock under the sun.
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Snack on delicious cake and coffee and marvel at the dramatic sea caves along the breathtaking shoreline while listening to live commentary about the region’s geography and past..
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Did you know? Cape Woolamai hosts the largest short-tailed shearwater colony, where over a million seabirds nest and take flight each year!
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Marvel at the rugged coastline and the towering granite cliffs of Cape Woolamai rising majestically from the sea on this 1-hour morning cruise.
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Sit back and relax as you watch playful dolphins swimming in the water and curious fur seals laying on a rock under the sun.
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Snack on delicious cake and coffee and marvel at the dramatic sea caves along the breathtaking shoreline while listening to live commentary about the region’s geography and past..
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Did you know? Cape Woolamai hosts the largest short-tailed shearwater colony, where over a million seabirds nest and take flight each year!
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- Phillip Island is a beautiful natural attraction to visit in Australia which is only a 2-hour journey from Melbourne. Known for its wildlife, this island gives you a chance to hand-feed kangaroos, watch penguins on evening parades, relax on the sandy, sunkissed beaches, and do a lot more. If you are planning a day trip to this gorgeous island, then here is everything you need to know about Phillip Island tours, timings, tickets, and more.
- Phillip Island offers a lot of fun activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy. Here are a few things to look out for on a Melbourne to Phillip Island tour.
Phillip Island Cruises
Enjoy a stunning scenic cruise around Phillip Island where you can experience wildlife sightings. On these cruises, you can view seals in their natural habitat, visit the wreck of a naval submarine, have a personal encounter with humpback whales, or discover untouched coves and islands. There are different Phillip Island cruises available including Twilight cruise, Seal watching cruise, Captains lunch cruise, and more.A Maze’N Things Phillip Island
A Maze’N Things is an award-winning theme park that is perfect for families and groups of friends. Here, you can find lots of puzzles, mazes, illusions, and adventures to enjoy in a day. From playing 19-hole mini-golf to checking out the Magic Manor exhibit, there are a plethora of things to do with A Maze’N Things Phillip Island tickets.Penguin Parade
If you wish to watch little penguins waddle through the beach to return home, then you should check out Phillip Island’s Penguin Parade. Enjoy this tour where you explore the boardwalks after sunset to see and hear penguins in the area greeting each other and going about their day. You might also stumble upon resident wildlife such as Cape Barren Geese, Swamp Wallabies, Short-tailed Shearwaters, and more.Koala Reserve
Phillip Island Koala Reserve gives you a chance to meet Koalas face-to-face in the Australian bushland at Koala Conservation Reserve. Walk along the boardwalks to meet koalas in their natural habitat as they sleep, eat, and repeat. You can also collect a seed from the Native Seed Station and plant it in your backyard to grow a natural habitat at your home.National Surfing Reserve
Phillip Island National Surfing Reserve was dedicated to the surfers on March 16, 2013. It is a voluntary collaboration that aims to recognize the best surfing sites in Australia and around the world. There are four types of breaks found in NSR – Smiths Beach, Cape Woolamai, Cat Bay, and Summerlands.Wildlife Park
Located on Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia, this wildlife park was created in 1996 to conserve and research animals. The Wildlife Park comprises four nature parks – Pyramid Rock, Seal Rocks, Cape Woolamai, and Rhyll Inlet. Each nature park has its own attractions and wildlife viewing centers where visitors can look at koalas, penguins, dolphins, and more.
- There are several other day trips from Melbourne that you can experience once you have completed the Phillip Island tour.
Great Ocean Road Tours
Enjoy a road trip as you travel the 243 km stretch on the south-eastern coast of Australia. Visit the beautiful seaside villages on the way including Lorne and Anglesea and drive through the Great Otway National Park where you can observe koalas and birds. For adventure seekers, skydiving over the Great Ocean Read is one of the best experiences that you cannot miss out on. Book Great Ocean Road tours.Yarra Valley Tours
Experience the countryside lifestyle of Melbourne by taking a tour of Yarra Valley. Here, you can try the local produce, taste the fine wine, and devour fresh cheese. One of the most exciting activities to indulge in here is skydiving from a height of 15,000 feet and enjoying a bird’s eye view of Victoria, Melbourne, and Yarra Valley. Book Melbourne to Yarra Valley tours.Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs
Spend a day soaking and relaxing in the Peninsula Hot Springs. This is one of the best spa destinations in Mornington Peninsula where you can enjoy 20 different bathing experiences such as hydrotherapy, geothermal pools, sauna, a Turkish Hamam, and more. There are several luxurious spa treatments available here that visitors can opt for too. So, if you want a relaxed trip from Melbourne, then this spa trip to the hot springs is a good choice. Book Mornington Peninsula hot springs tickets.Puffing Billy Tours
Are you a train connoisseur? If yes, then you should check out the Puffing Billy tour from Melbourne. Travel in Australia’s best steam train which runs on the 25 km mountain track between Belgrave and Gembrook. Enjoy the stunning rainforest landscapes and town views on this amazing ride from Melbourne. Book Puffing Billy Melbourne tours.