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Phillip Island Tour: Wildlife and Penguin Parade
4.8
3,111 Ratings
Brighton
Experience a tailored and insightful journey with knowledgeable guides on small group tours accommodating up to 24 participants. Enhance your adventure with a multilingual audio guide app, offering support in 16 languages such as German, Italian, French, Russian, Spanish, and others.
Experience a tailored and insightful journey with knowledgeable guides on small group tours accommodating up to 24 participants. Enhance your adventure with a multilingual audio guide app, offering support in 16 languages such as German, Italian, French, Russian, Spanish, and others.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Brighton Bathing Boxes - Capture stunning photos of Melbourne’s most vibrant attraction!
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Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park - Discover Moonlit Sanctuary, where you can feed kangaroos and wallabies under the guidance of Sanctuary staff and observe many iconic Australian animals.
Moonlit Sanctuary is committed to protecting…
- Brighton Bathing Boxes - Capture stunning photos of Melbourne’s most vibrant attraction!
- Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park - Discover Moonlit Sanctuary, where you can feed kangaroos and wallabies under the guidance of Sanctuary staff and observe many iconic Australian animals.
Moonlit Sanctuary is committed to protecting Australia’s endangered wildlife from extinction. Many animals at the Sanctuary face the threat of extinction. However, simply keeping and breeding rare animals is insufficient; they must engage in programs focused on their conservation in the wild.
- Phillip Island - Explore the Nobbies, observe native wildlife, and enjoy the famous Penguin Parade!
- Cape Woolamai - Visit this breathtaking surf beach at Cape Woolamai! This location is visited only during the summer.
- Cowes - Delight in a dinner stop in Cowes, offering a range of dining choices! This stop is made only during the summer.
- The Nobbies - Enjoy stunning ocean views while observing the local seal colony.
- Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade - Witness the nightly spectacle! Watch the adorable little penguins waddle ashore to their nesting areas.
What's Included
- Pickup from Selected Hotels
- On-board WiFi
- Friendly & Informative Tour Guide
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Entry fees for Moonlit Sanctuary and Phillip Island Penguin Parade
- Book 2 Tours + City Tour option includes a Great Ocean Road, a Phillip Island and a FREE City tour
- Pickup from Selected Hotels
- On-board WiFi
- Friendly & Informative Tour Guide
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Entry fees for Moonlit Sanctuary and Phillip Island Penguin Parade
- Book 2 Tours + City Tour option includes a Great Ocean Road, a Phillip Island and a FREE City tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food & Drink
- Kangaroo & Wallaby Food
- Gratuities
- Food & Drink
- Kangaroo & Wallaby Food
Additional Information
- Photography of any kind is not permitted at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade
- Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
- 2 Tours + FREE City Tour option: This package includes 3 seperate tours, Great Ocean Road Day Tour, Philip Island Penguin Parade Tour & Melbourne City Discovery Half-day Tou
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- Photography of any kind is not permitted at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade
- Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
- 2 Tours + FREE City Tour option: This package includes 3 seperate tours, Great Ocean Road Day Tour, Philip Island Penguin Parade Tour & Melbourne City Discovery Half-day Tou
- 2 Tours + FREE City Tour option: Please note that you will be booked as follows: Great Ocean Road Day Tour, on the date selected. Phillip Island Day Tour, on the following date. You may choose any date for your Melbourne City Tour by contacting us directly
Location
Brighton Bathing Boxes
131 Esplanade, Brighton Beach
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(3111 Ratings)
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Karen_a
Feb 3, 2025
Great day trip from Melbourne to see wildlife! - We had a great day trip with Go West. The tour guide (Sherif) was very fun and entertaining, and he chatted to us all day. We saw Brighton Beach (and the boxes), the wildlife sanctuary, and Philip Island. The tour guide also gave us tips on the best viewing points, and made the whole day fun. Highly recommend this tour.
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Chantalk616
Jan 19, 2025
fabulous day, greatly recommend - A WONDERFUL day!! Woody was a super driver/host, very attentive and entertaining. it was a long drive but we stopped off a few times, had fun on a couple of beaches, the wildlife sanctuary was interesting, had photos taken with koala, and saw some wonderful native animals and birds. The Penguin Parade was such fun!! Woody made this great trip a marvelous experience for us all.
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Bmi1197
Jan 18, 2025
A most amazing wildlife sight - We were enthralled by the sight of hundreds of penguins coming out of the surf and making their way to their nests. At first it was had to see them but you notice a few dozen shapes out at the water's edge and then they start walking in. It was so entertaining to see them stop right in front of the stands we were seating in and preen themselves. We were disappointed that there are no photos or video allowed because of the chance someone uses their flash.
It was one of the best experiences of our trip to Australia.
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Meadowgardens
Jan 17, 2025
Amazing unique experience - Amazing trip so unique, woody was a great driver, fun informative and showed great interest in all the guests loved it all❤️
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Charliemjones
Jan 15, 2025
Fun & informative day! - Robbo was such a fun & informative guide! We had the best day & learnt so much about Melbourne, the animals & the penguins!! Would definitely recommend! It’s a long day but so worth it!
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Georgemh94oo
Jan 15, 2025
Penguins, wallabies, wambats, koalas and more! - The tour was great! Frankly, we experienced more than we thought we would. Our guild Woody was excellent and made the experience special and safe. He was extremely friendly and attentive. The bus seats were too tight for me as I am 6’7” but Woody did his best to find a seat I could squeeze into.
The Penguin Parade is something we will never forget. I was surprised by how close we were able to get to the penguins. Woody came through with pro tips for us. Without those I think I would have been disappointed due to the number of people who were there. Many of whom did not follow the rules and were rude and disrespectful in my opinion.
Woody also took care to slow down in areas that had wildlife hopping and running around. Magical! Thank you Woody you made the tour special.
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Cheryl_k
Jan 11, 2025
Penguinpalooza - So many penguins. They are so resilient. I wish humans would respect them and put away their cameras.
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Jessicalazz
Jan 4, 2025
Pinguini!!! - We stayed with them at phillip island and saw the penguin parade. The tour is very long but flows well, with plenty of time in each stop. The views are beautiful, including a ticket to enter a sanctuary and see many beautiful Australian animals. The penguin parade is the best part. We've seen a lot of them. Thank you so much to our guide and driver Dean!
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Darren
Jan 3, 2025
An amazing one day tour - I had an incredible experience on my one-day tour from Melbourne to watch the Penguin Parade, guided by Robbo. From start to finish, the trip was well-organized and filled with memorable moments.
Robbo was not only highly knowledgeable but also personable and engaging, making the journey both educational and fun. He provided fascinating insights about the area’s wildlife, history, and culture, which added a deeper layer of appreciation to the tour.
The highlight, of course, was the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island. Watching the little penguins waddle ashore at sunset was a magical and heartwarming experience. Robbo made sure we had the best viewing spot and shared tips on how to fully enjoy the moment while respecting the wildlife.
The entire day was seamless, with plenty of time to explore, take photos, and enjoy the stunning coastal views. Robbo’s passion for what he does truly elevated the experience, and his humor and hospitality made everyone feel at ease.
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Maria_i
Dec 29, 2024
Nice trip - The moonlit sanctuary was very interesting . Interacting with koalas and kangaroos. Was not impressed so much with the penguin parade .
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