Phillip Island Day Trip from Melbourne: Experience Wildlife with Koalas and Penguin Parade Viewing

Embark on a thrilling day trip from Melbourne to Phillip Island. Get up close with iconic Australian wildlife, including adorable koalas and witness the mesmerizing penguin parade at the brand new penguins plus viewing platform.

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Phillip Island Nature Parks - Koala Reserve - It is only a 1hr 45min drive from Melbourne directly to Phillip Island. On arrival you will be greeted by Phillip Island Nature Parks Ranger for a guided walk through Phillip Island’s Koala Reserve. You will be given a presentation about Koalas, history and relevance of the Reserve and the last area of natural woodland on the island. Guide to accompany the group and assist Ranger with the group.
What's Included
  • Expert driver guide with live commentary in English
  • Admission to Phillip Island (Penguins plus viewing area)
  • Admission to Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve
What's Not Included
  • Meals not indicated
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Enjoy one of Australia’s most incredible wildlife experiences on this magnificent Phillip Island tour. Witness the world famous penguin parade from the brand new exclusive penguins plus viewing platform, definitely the highlight of this day tour. Your day trip includes a visit to Phillip Island Koala Reserve where you can see the iconic Australian koalas up close.

  • Our vehicles are not wheelchair, prams or child stroller accessible please refrain from bring on tour.
Location
Immigration Museum (Museums Victoria)
Flinders Street
Our main meeting point for this tour is Immigration Museum - 400 Flinders St corner of Market St, Melbourne. Alternatively, if you wish to change your pickup location please contact our reservations team on +61 39393 1333.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Vivalaween
Jul 31, 2024
penguin tour is the best! - highly recommend this tour, Fiona is so knowledgeable and friendly! the penguins were so cute and we saw plenty of them waddling around, up close!!
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Nicolkag
Jul 23, 2024
Enjoyable experience on Philip island - We had an amazing day on Philip island. Our tour guide Fiona was super nice and enthusiastic and gave us amazing tips. She recommended us a really great Italian restaurant or a perfect spot where to see penguins. We saw so many koalas, penguins and wallabies! I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Amelieg600
Jul 17, 2024
amazing tour!! - I had the best day and enjoyed it so much! I would definitely recommend it! The tour guide Fiona was so lovely and enthusiastic as well as having lots of interesting knowledge to share with us. such a magical day!
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Seaside43803101679
Jul 16, 2024
Memorable day @ Philip Islands - We had a wonderful experience wit Autopia tours during our trip to the Philip islands..! The best part, was Fiona, our guide.. the most helpful, polite and always excited person I’ve come across ! Had a amazing day.. everything so well arranged.. all set forth in motion in a perfect way.. Kudos team! Can’t mention enough about Fiona without whom, the trip wouldn’t have been as much fun!
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Carolyncasale
Jul 8, 2024
Penguins - The tour was amazing. Fiona was informative and her tips quite useful. The Koala’s were also interesting. Thank you for an amazing day with the penguins.
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Passapong
Jul 2, 2024
Day Trip in Phillip Island. - The Autopia and Ms Fiona help me to write good memories with my wife. Especially Ms.Feona, she so fun, enjoy evey place we go, great time management and kind to everyone.
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W6293dxkelvinl
Jul 1, 2024
Excellent tour - Excellent tour. Fiona gives in depth knowledge about Melbourne and her passion towards wild life protection is fantastic.
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Todddd3808tq
Jun 27, 2024
Koalas, Penguins and more. - Awesome experience. Our guide Fiona was enthusiastic, passionate and very knowledgeable. She handled the tour expertly. We felt we were making the tour with a friend. Many their a great Australian experience!
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Evalouherendi
Jun 26, 2024
Penguin tour - Had the loviest day seeing the Kolas and penguins even got to see some amazing kangaroos Overall an incredible experience, our amazing tour guide Fiona was Fab she was very knowledgeable and made everyone feel so welcome with her lovely energy 10/10 would recommend
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Cruiser593427
Jun 19, 2024
Koalas and penguins in abundance - An amazing experience. One will never forget. Fiona was an excellent driver and guide and made sire we saw lots of koalas and penguins.
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