Duration
Free cancellation
Audio guide
Guided tour
Transfers included
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
Take a half or full-day tour of Philip Island, known for its sandy beaches and unique wildlife experiences.
- 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.
- Half/full-day tour of Philip Island (based on the option selected)
- Round-trip transfers from Melbourne
- Expert driver guide
- Access to Penguin Parade general or premium viewing area (as per option selected)
- Entry to Koala Conservation Reserve
- Audio guide in 10 languages
You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from United Kingdom, United States, China and over 10 countries have loved this experienceWhat our guests say
Joanne
Apr, 2025Verified booking
An all day tour went so quickly as James C our driver and tour guide was fantastic. Good driver and good historian. Got lots of info about Australia and Melbourne and Victoria. Tour bus comfortable and interesting group of co travellers. Loved all four of our stops. The stops also broke up the bus travel and just loved the penguin parade plus bandicoots, geese, wallabies and a possum who all showed up for the parade too. We will book with Go West again next time in Melbourne perhaps for the great ocean road tour.
Karen
Apr, 2025Verified booking
Great guide with Bluey giving us lots of information along the way and when we got there the best places to see the penguins. A must see trip.
Paul
Jan, 2025Verified booking
Ticketing went very smoothly .Chris our guide ,was very informative about the areas we visited and gave excellent advice on how to get the best out of our visit to the penguin habitat. Chris is full of life and entertained us and made sure even the children on board a fun experience. A wonderful afternoon and evening
Li
Feb, 2025Verified booking
Nice trip, we have lots of fun.
Monika
Jan, 2025Verified booking
Our Guide and Diver Camile was very helpful, Hard a very good nowlegde and was so Kind and friendly!
A day adventure of Philip Islands.
Ready to ditch the city and swap skyscrapers for stunning coastlines? Buckle up for a full-day or half-day Phillip Island adventure packed with adorable encounters and breathtaking scenery. Your comfy air-conditioned coach whisks you away from Melbourne towards Phillip Island along with an audio guide available in 10 languages. First stop? The Koala Conservation Reserve, if you pick the full-day tour. Here, alongside an experienced park ranger, stroll along treetop boardwalks for an up-close peek at koalas – nature's ultimate chill champions!
Next, you'll head to The Nobbies, a dramatic rock formation teeming with wildlife. Witness one of Australia's largest fur seal colonies basking on the rocks, their barks echoing across the vast ocean.
Meet the tiniest penguins on earth
But the star attraction awaits! As the sun dips below the horizon, casting fiery hues across the sky, prepare for the Penguin Parade. Hundreds of little penguin superstars, the world's smallest penguin breed, waddle their way back to their burrows after a day at sea. Learn fascinating facts about these incredible creatures and the important conservation efforts underway to protect them.
Want to make your adventure even more epic? Upgrade your ticket for a premium viewing experience of the Penguin Parade. Get closer to the action (without disturbing the penguins, of course!) and enjoy unbeatable views.
Know before you go
What to bring
- Pack your meds – better to be prepared, just in case they’re not available onsite.
- Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.
- Bring along your sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes, all-weather warm clothing for the evening, and a jumper or windproof jacket.
What's not allowed
- This experience is not pram/stroller or wheelchair accessible.
- No photography or filming is permitted at the Penguin Parade. Penguins have sensitive eyes and a bright, sudden flash or unusual light can frighten or disorientate a penguin.
- Suitcases and large bags are not allowed.
Additional information
- A minimal level of physical fitness is necessary to complete this tour.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Meet your guide at Immigration Museum (corner of Market street and Flinders street).
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Address: 400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia.
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