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: 9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Melbourne - The journey begins in Melbourne City, heading southeast for about 1 hour and 45 minutes. The first destination is the Koala Conservation Reserve on Phillip Island.
  • Phillip Island Nature Parks - Koala Reserve - At the Koala Conservation Centre on Phillip Island, visitors have 45 minutes to explore the verdant surroundings and walk…
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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Tracysj708uy
Mar 4, 2026
Great - Great day visiting Koala Conservation & Penguin Parade, lovely lunch in Cowes. Fiona our driver was very friendly & knowledgeable on the places we visited & Melbourne. She went out of her way to make sure we had a good spot to see the penguins.
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D5974stjonr
Mar 3, 2026
Beautiful Little Penguins and More - Fiona made the whole trip fun and relaxed. The koala conservation visit was fantastic and the little penguins were beautiful. Great trip.
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W8639orashleyc
Mar 3, 2026
Loved Pengiuns Parade with Fiona!!!! - Had an amazing time with Fiona! Lovely and infectious personality, she always had a smile and is very friendly and always checked we had a good time once getting back on the bus. She also has great knowledge of wild life and good food suggestions. I would highly recommend any trip on Fiona’s bus and especially the Penguin Parade!! The tour was a good length with perfect amount of time at each location!
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Benjaminfy5846pv
Mar 3, 2026
Fiona is the GOAT - Autopia Tours really are the best for Philips island tours. Fiona, my lovely tour guide was extremely knowledgeable on both the Koalas and the penguins. She not only knew a lot but explained it in a way that made it very easy to understand and enjoyable to listen to. Couldn’t recommend Autopia tours or Fiona as your guide more.
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Explore45152699918
Mar 1, 2026
Great koala-penguin tour - All on time and we got exactly what we were told
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Kenneth_l
Feb 25, 2026
Koalas and Penguins Up Close - It is a long two hour drive from Melbourne, but our driver gave us lots of Australia information. The drive back is quite late(11:45 pm) You need the full day in Melbourne for this trip
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Elaine_h
Feb 21, 2026
Don't miss out this tour! - It was a very pleasant journey. It was my first time entering Australia with my parents. We were lucky to have this tour guide, Sam Derrick from the UK, if I spelled his name correctly. He is a very nice, energetic, and caring guy. You could really feel his positive energy, and it made the whole trip very fun. He introduced a lot about Melbourne’s history, shared fun infos about koalas, and took us to many beautiful scenic spots where we took a lot of great photos. I would definitely recommend this tour to travelers traveling with friends, family, or a partner:)
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437jackyw
Feb 18, 2026
Best Penguin Parade experience ever - The whole experience was fantastic and Fiona ( our fantastic driver and guide) was brilliant and gave us the best tips to view the penguin parade, which we enjoyed so much!!!!
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Teaguean
Feb 17, 2026
Koalas, Wallabys, and Little Penguins (+ other animals) along with some beautiful coastal views - The trip was well organized and our guide, Joel, was knowledgeable, fun, and did a good job of keeping people organized (as best as he could with many non-English speaking folks on the tour). Overall a good experience and a fun trip to see the penguins. As one should expect, be prepared for coastal winds and rain.
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Y632cupamh
Feb 22, 2026
Penguin Parade was marvelous - Very long day, rainy. The penguins were marvelous. The trip could have been shorter. Spent too much time in Cowes. Could have spent more time at koala reserve. Penguin Plus worth it.
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From $125
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).