Phillip Island Tour: Experience Koalas and Penguin Parade Day-Trip from Melbourne

Experience the magic of Phillip Island Tour, where you can meet adorable koalas and witness the breathtaking Penguin Parade. Don’t miss this must-visit attraction in Victoria!

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
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…
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned new midi-coach travel
  • Experienced local driver guide assistance
  • Live commentary in a social atmosphere
  • Admission to Koala Conservation Reserve
  • Admission to Nature Park with Penguin Parade
What's Not Included
  • Meals not included, guests will have an opportunity to support locals and buy lunch along the way.
  • Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
  • Travel insurance is highly recommended
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Experience the remarkable Penguin Parade on Phillip Island as you observe a settlement of Little Penguins traversing the beach from the sea. Our journey to the Penguin Parade begins with a stop at a Koala Reserve, giving us the opportunity to interact with some quintessential Australian animals. Embark on a tour and have an intimate experience with our…

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 @ 11:45am (winter) and 13:45pm (summer).
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Natalieax6345he
Oct 1, 2024
Loved it, brilliant day out!! - Had an amazing day, seeing the incredibly cute penguins and koalas as close to nature as possible to be. Fiona was our brilliant and experienced guide. She made the experience interesting and her passion for the wildlife and environment around the island is evident throughout - thanks Fiona, fab experience!!
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21saniat
Sep 30, 2024
Outstanding Phillips island tour - Absolutely loved this tour. Fiona had great energy and was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with. She was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about conservation, and had great recommendations about food, viewing sights, how to best see the penguins, and other things to do in Melbourne. Her passion for Australia and its roots is exuded in the way she talks. This was one of the least expensive Phillips Island tours, but I wouldn’t change anything about the day and am so glad I didn’t spend more because this tour was perfect as is.
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Amycd9597es
Sep 30, 2024
The best tour - Such an amazing experience. We had a lovely guide Fiona that gave us all tips to get the best views of the animals. Definitely worth your money as it’s a full day experience.
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Quest722502
Sep 30, 2024
Amazing tour - today we went on the tour and Fiona was our tour guide, she was amazing and so so friendly. she taught me and my friend a lot of knowledge and had such a good day whilst backpacking!
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Alisonme8717la
Sep 29, 2024
Phillip Island Koalas and Penguins! - It was a great trip, we saw a lot and the pace was about right, would of liked a little more time at the Koala sanctuary (we had 55 minutes) as we would of walked around more of it and read the information boards but understood the need to keep on time to ensure we arrived timely for the Penguin Parade which was the highlight of the trip. Definitely glad we upgraded to Premium entry as was well worth it for the closer view of the penguins coming ashore. Our driver Joe was great and kept us informed on what was happening throughout the trip with regard to timings and info. Fab trip, highly recommended.
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Kbullough
Sep 28, 2024
Amazing experience!!! - Absolutely amazing tour trip, we managed to pack so much into a day without it feeling rushed! Our tour guide Joe was very knowledgeable, telling us the best spots to sit for the penguins and fun facts about the places we were visiting :)
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Elizabethbq8682kt
Sep 25, 2024
An awesome day - The Fairy Penguin parade is a must-see experience, especially in September when the chicks begin to emerge from their burrows. Fiona is a positive and enthusiastic guide, and she helped make the day that much more unforgettable. Thank you, Fiona!
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Excursion03798794213
Sep 25, 2024
Great Trip - The tour was superb.. Our guide Fiona really grasped all the information regarding the places and the animals to the minute detail
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Kevinct7721ht
Sep 24, 2024
Excellent day tour - We had a wonderfull day from start to finish with our excellent guide Fiona who was very pleasant bubbly, and knowalagable would recommend this company
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Connector37299792743
Sep 23, 2024
Amazing tour with amazing tour guide Fiona. - Amazing experience with Fiona on our recent trip to Phillip Island Penguin Tour next to Melbourne. Fiona was super friendly and knowledgeable. She was awesome that she shares and explains some tips on the best viewing spot for the Penguin. She even guide us to all the special spotting point for both the parade and the baby penguin spots. Thank you for giving us a happy and wonderful memories of Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Amazing experience and will definitely recommend Fiona and Autopia.
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From $107
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).