Colorful beach huts on Brighton Beach, part of the Phillip Island Tour.
Koala with animal handler at Moonlit Sanctuary, part of Phillip Island Tour.
Young woman feeding a kangaroo fruit from her hand in an outdoor setting.
Seals resting on rocky shore at Seal Rocks, Phillip Island.
Visitors watching penguins on the beach during the Phillip Island Penguin Parade tour.
Tourist feeding wallabies at Moonlit Sanctuary, Phillip Island Tour.
Koala sitting on a branch at Moonlit Sanctuary, part of the Phillip Island Tour.

From Melbourne: Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary & Phillip Island Day Trip with Penguin Parade

Melbourne
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Duration: Flexible (up to 10 hours)

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Experience an memorable day trip starting in Melbourne with this exciting tour to Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park on the Mornington Peninsula, and Phillip Island's Penguin Parade. Begin your journey at Melbourne’s most colorful attraction, the Brighton Beach Boxes, where you can relax by the beach and capture photos of 82 vibrant beach huts lining the shore before heading off for more wildlife encounters. The tour offers a chance to witness Australia's charming penguins in their natural habitat at Phillip Island.

Experience Melbourne's vibrant suburbs as you journey towards Moonlit Sanctuary for a unique Australian wildlife encounter with kangaroos and koalas.

Explore Point Grant and The Nobbies to witness stunning views of Westernport Bay. Seal Rocks is not to be missed, featuring Australia’s largest fur seal colony!

From Melbourne: Brighton Beach offers an exciting day tour featuring the colorful Brighton Beach Boxes at Philip Island's iconic beach.

Witness hundreds of fairy penguins waddle ashore after their fishing adventures during your visit to Phillip Island Penguin Parade.

Did you know? The world's smallest penguin species, weighing just 1kg, are known as 'fairy penguins' and can be found at Philip Island.

Admission for a full-day tour of Philip Island

Return transfers from Melbourne

Use of an English-speaking guide

Ticket to Brighton Beach

Entry to Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park

Access to Point Grant & The Nobbies

Visit Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park

Boardwalk and visitor center access included

General viewing platform entry granted

Penguins Plus viewing platform admission provided

Closest penguin pathway viewing available

Limited-capacity beachfront stand access given

Underground viewing platform entry allowed

Eye-level encounters with penguins offered

Weatherproof indoor platform included

Food and drinks (available to purchase onsite)

Colorful beach huts on Brighton Beach, part of the Phillip Island Tour.

Colorful beach huts on Brighton Beach, part of the Phillip Island Tour.

This full-day adventure takes you from Melbourne to Phillip Island, where Australia’s iconic wildlife awaits. Your journey starts at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park on the Mornington Peninsula before heading towards the renowned Penguin Parade on Phillip Island.

Brighton Beach Boxes Adventure

  • Begin your trip with a relaxing visit to Melbourne's Brighton Beach, where you'll encounter the vibrant Brighton Beach Boxes. Spend time capturing photos of the 82 colorful beach huts lining this lively neighborhood’s shore.

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park Visit

Your next destination is Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, a spacious 25-acre park in Melbourne's suburbs. Here you can explore and observe native Australian animals like Tasmanian devils, emus, wombats, dingoes, among others.

Exploring Phillip Island

  • Your journey continues to Phillip Island where your first stop is Point Grant and The Nobbies. Witness Seal Rocks and the local population of Australian Fur Seals at this rocky outcrop.

The Iconic Penguin Parade Experience

Conclude your visit with a trip to the famous Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. With your standard entry ticket, watch as Little Penguins leave the sea and waddle past you towards their burrows under the setting sun—a truly memorable wildlife spectacle.

Koala with animal handler at Moonlit Sanctuary, part of Phillip Island Tour.

Koala with animal handler at Moonlit Sanctuary, part of Phillip Island Tour.

Young woman feeding a kangaroo fruit from her hand in an outdoor setting.

Young woman feeding a kangaroo fruit from her hand in an outdoor setting.

Seals resting on rocky shore at Seal Rocks, Phillip Island.

Seals resting on rocky shore at Seal Rocks, Phillip Island.

Packing essentials

  • Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, water bottle, a change of clothes, towel, and power bank are recommended for the experience.

Carry local currency or your preferred payment method to cover meals, souvenirs, and other extras not included in the ticket price.

Prohibited items

  • Photography is prohibited during the Penguin Parade.

No large bags, luggage, prams/strollers are permitted on this tour.

Accessibility details

    This experience does not support wheelchair or pram/stroller access.

    Tour specifics and amenities

    • The venue offers free Wi-Fi for guests.
    • A maximum of 24 people can join the tour in a single group.
    • An English-speaking guide conducts the tour. For other languages, download the Go West Tours App from either the App Store or Google Play before departure to access pre-recorded information available in 16 different languages. Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi is provided; remember to bring your headphones for audio use.

    Guests will be picked up from selected Melbourne hotels between 10am and 12pm, with drop-offs scheduled at the same locations between 9:30pm and 12am.

    Visitors watching penguins on the beach during the Phillip Island Penguin Parade tour.

    Visitors watching penguins on the beach during the Phillip Island Penguin Parade tour.

    Tourist feeding wallabies at Moonlit Sanctuary, Phillip Island Tour.

    Tourist feeding wallabies at Moonlit Sanctuary, Phillip Island Tour.

    Arrive with sunglasses and sunscreen as you explore Melbourne’s sunny attractions like Brighton Beach.

    Come prepared with a water bottle, change of clothes, towel, and power bank to ensure comfort throughout the day's activities.

    Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals and souvenirs not included in the ticket price.

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    Operating hours

    Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park

    Monday
    9:30am - 4:00pm • last entry 3:00pm
    Tuesday
    9:30am - 4:00pm • last entry 3:00pm
    Wednesday
    9:30am - 4:00pm • last entry 3:00pm
    Thursday
    9:30am - 4:00pm • last entry 3:00pm
    Friday
    9:30am - 4:00pm • last entry 3:00pm
    Saturday
    9:30am - 4:00pm • last entry 3:00pm
    Sunday
    9:30am - 4:00pm • last entry 3:00pm
    • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.
    • Closed on 25th Dec 2026.

    Penguin Parade

    Monday
    5:00pm - 9:00pm
    Tuesday
    5:00pm - 9:00pm
    Wednesday
    5:00pm - 9:00pm
    Thursday
    5:00pm - 9:00pm
    Friday
    5:00pm - 9:00pm
    Saturday
    5:00pm - 9:00pm
    Sunday
    5:00pm - 9:00pm
    • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

    Arthur's Seat Eagle Tickets

    Monday
    10:00am - 5:00pm
    Tuesday
    10:00am - 5:00pm
    Wednesday
    10:00am - 5:00pm
    Thursday
    10:00am - 5:00pm
    Friday
    10:00am - 5:00pm
    Saturday
    10:00am - 6:00pm
    Sunday
    10:00am - 6:00pm
    • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

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    FAQs

    The full-day tour includes round-trip transfers from Melbourne and you will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide throughout the day.
    Meals are not included; however, food and drinks can be purchased onsite during the tour.
    You'll have stunning vistas of Westernport Bay from Point Grant & The Nobbies as part of your day trip itinerary.
    Photography is prohibited during the Penguin Parade to ensure a better experience for everyone involved.
    The tour includes visits to Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, Point Grant & The Nobbies on Phillip Island, and features an iconic Penguin Parade.
    At Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park on the Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island, you can encounter kangaroos, koalas, seals at Seal Rocks, and penguins at Penguin Parade.
    Large bags, luggage, and pram/strollers are not allowed due to space constraints in the tour vehicles.
    Your adventure begins at Brighton Beach Boxes in one of Melbourne's most vibrant neighborhoods. Here, you'll enjoy photographs with 82 colorful beach huts lining the shore.
    You should bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, water bottle, change of clothes, towel, and power bank. Local currency or preferred payment method is also recommended for meals and souvenirs not covered by the ticket.
    You can upgrade your ticket for a Penguins Plus or Underground Viewing Experience, which provides an enhanced view of the Penguin Parade.
    Round-trip transfers are included, ensuring convenient travel between Melbourne and your destinations on Phillip Island.
    Meals are not covered by the ticket; however, food and drinks can be purchased onsite at different locations during the tour.
    You'll need sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, water bottle, change of clothes, towel, and power bank. Also consider bringing local currency or your preferred payment method for meals and souvenirs.
    Photography is only restricted during the Penguin Parade; you may take photos at other locations like Brighton Beach and Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park.
    An English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout the day to provide information about each stop along the way.
    Yes, you can upgrade your ticket to include Penguins Plus or Underground Viewing Experience for prime vantage points of the parade.
    The trip includes visits to Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park on the Mornington Peninsula, Point Grant & The Nobbies, and the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island.
    The activity data does not specify any particular age restrictions or special policies regarding families.
    Large bags, luggage, and pram/strollers are not permitted during the experience.
    You'll encounter penguins, koalas, kangaroos, and possibly seals during the day trip as you visit various conservation parks and sanctuaries.

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