From Melbourne: Full-Day Guided Tour of Phillip Island Wildlife with Penguin Parade & Brighton Beach Boxes
From Melbourne: Full-Day Guided Tour of Phillip Island Wildlife with Penguin Parade & Brighton Beach Boxes
Duration: Flexible (up to 12 hours)
Flexible (up to 12 hours)
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience
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Explore Melbourne with this full-day guided tour of Phillip Island Wildlife, featuring the Penguin Parade and Brighton Beach Boxes. Starting from Melbourne, enjoy comfortable round-trip transfers by shared air-conditioned bus or private car to discover Victoria’s coastal wonders and cultural landmarks led by an expert English-speaking guide. Experience native wildlife in a setting that highlights Australia's natural beauty on this all-inclusive adventure.
Explore Melbourne with this full-day guided tour of Phillip Island Wildlife, featuring the Penguin Parade and Brighton Beach Boxes. Starting from Melbourne, enjoy comfortable round-trip transfers by shared air-conditioned bus or private car to discover Victoria’s coastal wonders and cultural landmarks led by an expert English-speaking guide. Experience native wildlife in a setting that highlights Australia's natural beauty on this all-inclusive adventure.
Explore Australia's wildlife and beach culture on this full-day tour of Phillip Island and Brighton Beach boxes along with a multilingual audio app.
Get ready to click some insta-worthy snaps at the vibrant and iconic Brighton beach boxes. What's not to love about the beach and colorful huts?
At the Wildlife Animal Park, get up-close encounters with Australia's cuddly koalas and bounding kangaroos.
View the penguin parade where you can see the penguins come out from the ocean and walk towards their burrows on the sand.
Choose between the two ticket options, take the bus tour to enjoy a group setting, or for a more intimate experience opt for the private car tour.
Now, here's a nugget: Those cute penguins you'll see at Phillip Island? They pair for life, just like lovebirds!
Full-day tour in AC bus or private car to Phillip Island
Round-trip Melbourne transfers
Shared AC bus or private car transfers (based on option selected)
English-speaking guide
Visit to Brighton Beach boxes
Entry to Phillip Island National Park, Nobbies Visitor Center, Nobbies Lookout
Entry to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
Entry to Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park
Access to boardwalk and visitor center
Access to general viewing platform
Food and drinks (available to purchase onsite)
Headphones
Colorful Brighton Beach Boxes lined up on sandy beach, Melbourne, Australia.
Discover native wildlife and coastal wonders on a full-day Phillip Island tour
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Victoria’s wild beauty and cultural landmarks on this full-day tour to Phillip Island. With comfortable round-trip transfers from Melbourne—by shared air-conditioned bus or private car—and led by an expert English-speaking guide, this all-inclusive experience takes you from iconic beaches to Australia’s beloved Penguin Parade.
Begin your day in Melbourne
Your adventure starts with convenient pickup from Melbourne in either a shared AC bus or private vehicle (depending on your selected option). Sit back and enjoy a scenic drive with insightful commentary from your guide as you head toward the coast.
Photo stop at Brighton Beach boxes
Make your first stop at the colourful Brighton Beach bathing boxes—an iconic Melbourne photo opportunity. Admire the vibrant designs, sandy shores, and views of the city skyline across Port Phillip Bay.
Get up close with wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary
Next, head to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, where you can meet kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes, and koalas in an immersive, bushland setting. Learn about Australia's native animals and conservation efforts through interactive exhibits and live presentations.
Explore the Nobbies and coastal vistas
Continue your journey to the breathtaking coastline of Phillip Island. Visit the Nobbies Visitor Centre to discover fascinating displays about the region's marine life and nearby Seal Rocks. Stroll along the Nobbies boardwalk and lookout points to soak in sweeping ocean views and catch a glimpse of the rugged blowhole.
The main event: Penguin Parade at sunset
As the sun begins to set, head to the world-renowned Penguin Parade at Phillip Island Nature Park. From the general viewing platform, watch hundreds of little penguins as they emerge from the sea and waddle across the beach to their burrows. The boardwalks and visitor centre provide additional viewpoints and educational exhibits to deepen your appreciation of this natural spectacle.
Relaxing return to Melbourne
After an evening of awe and excitement, travel back to Melbourne in comfort, taking home lifelong memories of Australia’s unique wildlife and scenic beauty.
This full-day tour brings together the best of Victoria’s coastal charm, native animals, and unforgettable penguin encounters—all in one expertly guided experience.
Kangaroos grazing on a field at Phillip Island, Australia.
Koalas in a tree on Phillip Island during wildlife tour.
Colorful Brighton Beach Boxes lined up on sandy beach, Melbourne, Australia.
Kangaroos grazing on a field at Phillip Island, Australia.
Koalas in a tree on Phillip Island during wildlife tour.
Brighton Beach colorful huts with Melbourne skyline in the background.
What to bring
- Bring along your sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, water bottle, an umbrella if rain is forecast.
Accessibility
- This tour is pram/stroller accessible.
Additional Information
- The audio guide is available in Arabic, Chinese simplified, Chinese traditional, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Thai.
Coastal boardwalk leading to modern building on Phillip Island, Australia.
Visitors walking along Nobbies Lookout boardwalk with ocean view, Phillip Island, Australia.
Brighton Beach colorful huts with Melbourne skyline in the background.
Coastal boardwalk leading to modern building on Phillip Island, Australia.
Visitors walking along Nobbies Lookout boardwalk with ocean view, Phillip Island, Australia.
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