Experience the wonders of Phillip Island in Australia, from encountering adorable koalas and kangaroos at Maru Koala and Animal Park to witnessing the mesmerizing Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach.
- Maru Koala and Animal Park - Visit Maru Koala and Animal Park (at your own expense). Maru is a family-operated attraction where you can encounter koalas, wombats, crocodiles, kangaroos, Australian birds, wallabies, Tasmanian devils, dingoes, emus, and more! (1.5 hours drive from Melbourne to Maru Koala & Animal Park)
- Phillip Island Chocolate Factory - Explore Phillip Island Chocolate Factory (at your own expense) - Not available for visits between October to March. The factory is a chocolate lover’s paradise with unique attractions, interactive machines, fascinating facts, delicious samples, and chocolatiers at work. You can even create your own chocolate to take home. (20 mins drive from Maru Koala & Animal Park to Phillip Island Chocolate Factory)
- Cape Woolamai - Drive past Cape Woolamai.
- The Nobbies Centre - The Nobbies allows visitors to zoom in on the largest colony of Australian fur seals that inhabit the rocks around the centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to observe the seals as they relax and play on the rocks and in the water.
In addition to seals, the area around the Nobbies Information Centre is teeming with colorful bird species. Many types nest and feed on the cliffs, so keep an eye out!
Inside the centre, modern screens show short presentations about the life and habitat of Phillip Island. Here, you can learn more about the seals and birds you observed earlier.
The observation deck (arguably the most popular part of the centre) provides the best view of the seal colony and also offers vistas extending to Flinders National Park, where you might catch a glimpse of Western Port Bay in the distance.
- Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade - As the sun sets, we head to Summerland Beach and find a spot on the boardwalk. Watch hundreds of little penguins come ashore, making their way across the beach to their homes in the sand dunes. See the world’s smallest penguin in its natural habitat from viewing stands and boardwalks. Enjoy educational displays in the visitor centre and the stunning coastal scenery from the Penguin Parade. This experience is sure to be the highlight of your visit. (2 hours drive from Phillip Island to Melbourne)
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Multilingual Audio tour commentaries (Smart Devices Required)
- Friendly and informative Driver and guide
- Mandarin Live Commentaries
- Admission to Penguin Parade General Viewing
- English Live Commentaries
- Admission to Maru Koala and Animal Park [Adult (16 years+) $30, Child (4-15 years) $16]
- Admission to Phillip Island Choclate Factory [Adult (16 years+) $18, Child (4-15 years) $12]
- Admission to Nobbies Centre - Antarctic Journey [Adult (16 years+) $13.7] [Child (4-15 years) $6.85]
Phillip Island is a treasure trove of Australian wildlife; seals, koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, birdlife and penguins! Visit Maru Koala and Animal Park, where you can see koalas, wombats, crocodiles, kangaroos, Australian birds, wallabies, Tasmanian devils, dingoes, emus and even more! Before sunset, we head to the Penguin Parade, where you can wander through the “Penguin Experience” exhibit to learn more about them. Stroll out to Summerland Beach and sit in the main grandstand for the Penguin Parade.
Tour Highlights:
•Visit Maru Koala and Animal Park (own expense)
•A sweet stop at Phillip Island Chocolate Factory (own expense)
•The Nobbies Centre, a rugged rocky outcrop with magnificent coastal views
•Seal Rocks – home to Australia’s largest colony of fur seals
•Phillip Island Nature Parks - witness the Penguin Parade from the tiered seating of general viewing grandstands directly overlooking floodlit Summerland Beach
- Please provide us with your email address so we can send you the tour confirmation
- You can scan the QR code (click the link) to access multilingual tour commentaries
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
