Phillip Island Penguin Parade: A One-Day Wildlife Tour from Melbourne
4.7
133 Ratings
Melbourne
Experience the thrill of the Phillip Island Penguin Parade and explore the stunning Nobbies and Seal Rocks. Witness little penguins waddling across the beach and enjoy breathtaking views of the wild south coast.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Nobbies - Views of Phillip Island’s rugged south coast and home to Australia’s largest fur seal colony.
  • Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade - World famous Penguin Parade. Enjoy the brand new visitors centre and learn about the daily lives of the Little Penguins. Take a stroll along the paths and boardwalks trying to spot a Penguin who may have stayed behind from the days fishing and is snuggled up in their burrow. As dusk falls, watch as bands of Penguins come ashore and waddle up Summerland Beach.
What's Included
  • General viewing entry fees at the Penguin Parade
  • Park Entry Fees
  • On-board WiFi
  • Friendly & informative tour guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Spend an exceptional day visiting two of the prime wildlife points of interest in Victoria: the Nobbies and Seal Rocks, which houses one of Australia’s most populous fur seal colonies; and the evening Penguin Parade, an event where tiny penguins emerge from the water and amble along the beach, working their way to their burrows.

At the Nobbies and Seal Rocks, the cliffside boardwalk provides panoramic views of Phillip Island’s rugged southern coastline, and there are additional viewing areas within unique bird gardens that show off vibrant floral displays in the spring season.

Next, observe Victoria’s biggest group of little penguins at the Penguin Parade each evening. As twilight descends, hundreds of tiny penguins surge out of the ocean onto the beach, migrating to their burrows. They forage at sea and return to their burrows for mating, parenting and moulting activities.

  • Photography and video are NOT PERMITTED at the Penguin Parade
  • Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
Location
Flinders Street & Market Street
Please wait at the corner of Flinders & Market Streets, next to the Immigration Museum. **Please do not wait at the front entry of the Museum** - Pickup is at 1:45pm if travelling during non-daylight savings times, AEST. - Pickup is at 2:45pm if travelling during daylight savings time, AEDT.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Annejl3048zk
May 3, 2024
Fantastic day out with penguins - This was a great day out, with lots of stupid during the day at Brighton Beach Huts, a wildlife sanctuary (what you can pay a koala at extra cost), a surf beach, a coastal board walk and if course the amazing Penguin experience. See load of penguins and walked back up to the main visitor center with penguins walking about 1 metre away from me. Chris, our driver and tour guide, was amazing.
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Daytrip16805713699
May 2, 2024
Phillip Island - The views were amazing, penguins were adorable! Bluey is a lovely tour guide, friendly and approachable! Highly recommend this tour
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863linh
Apr 15, 2024
Perfect! - Bluey is absolutely fantastic! He adds so much fun and humor to the trip, making it even more enjoyable. The trip is perfect and the most unforgettable memories. ❤️
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568timmyc
Apr 15, 2024
Fun - Bluey is super cool, penguins are cute, bring a binoculars, bring some snacks along! Don't forget to Grab a Bennjerry!!
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30naveenv
Apr 15, 2024
Bluey is the man - Great tours! Got to see koala, fed kangaroos, and saw penguins. Our guide Tom (aka Bluey) was amazing. Funny and kept the group engaged. Would 100% recommend it!
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Pamelas15
Apr 9, 2024
Penguin Parade - Fantastic day and evening. Driver and guide "Bluey" Tom was so informative. Was great seeing the wallabies and penguins up close. Would recommend
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O7907fmscotth
Apr 9, 2024
Penguin tour - Tour guide Bluey was excellent. Penguin experience was good fun. Wear warm clothes, something to sit on beach and depending on penguins you may see many or just a few. Binnoculars would be a good idea too.
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H5524kznicolel
Apr 3, 2024
Fantastic - The whole experience was amazing. Bluey was a great tour guide. Had a fantastic time and it was wonderful to see the penguins up so close.
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Rohinir702
Apr 3, 2024
Blueyyy!! (Aka our Australian ed sheerin) - Melbourne is a beautiful city Loved each and every part of it Had a wonderful experience at Philip island Bluey was our tour guide And he was amazinggggggg
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Fongl343
Apr 20, 2024
Chloe is great - Chloe is a wonderful tour guide. She is very knowledgeable, very friendly. Her driving is good. She remembers her guests names. 👍👍👍
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