Group of people on boardwalk overlooking ocean at penguin parade site.
Kangaroos grazing at Healesville Sanctuary, part of the guided tour with transfers to Phillip Island.
Koalas sitting on a tree branch in Australia.
Guide holding an owl during Healesville Sanctuary tour, Australia.
Visitors walking on a boardwalk at Phillip Island with ocean and rocky coastline views.
Penguins on rocks at sunset during Phillip Island guided tour.
Penguins walking on a beach during sunset at the Penguin Parade.

From Melbourne: Healesville Sanctuary & Phillip Island Guided Tour with Penguin Parade

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Duration: Flexible (up to 12 hours)

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Explore Australia’s wildlife and scenic wonders on this full-day guided tour to Phillip Island, starting with convenient transfers from Melbourne. Discover Victoria's nature as you visit top attractions like Healesville Sanctuary and the Penguin Parade, all included in your adventure. Your journey begins with a comfortable pickup from your accommodation, accompanied by an English-speaking guide who shares fascinating stories about the region.

From Melbourne: Healesville Sanctuary & Phillip Island Guided Tour with Penguin Parade offers a full-day adventure including round-trip transfers for convenience.

Healesville Sanctuary is one of Australia’s premier wildlife parks where visitors encounter koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and other native animals up close.

At the scenic Point Grant and The Nobbies on Phillip Island, explore cliffside boardwalks with stunning views over the Southern Ocean and Seal Rocks.

Witness hundreds of little penguins waddle ashore at sunset during the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park.

Gain access to a general viewing platform, visitor center, and scenic boardwalks for insights into penguin conservation along with panoramic coastal vistas.

Your English-speaking guide provides engaging and educational insights throughout your tour of Healesville Sanctuary & Phillip Island.

Full-day tour experience on Philip Island

Round-trip transfers from Melbourne included

Guidance provided by an English-speaking guide

Admission granted for Healesville Sanctuary

Entry to Point Grant & The Nobbies (based on option selected)

Use of entry ticket to Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park

Boardwalk and visitor center access allowed

General viewing platform access included

Individual Costs

Group of people on boardwalk overlooking ocean at penguin parade site.

Group of people on boardwalk overlooking ocean at penguin parade site.

Journey through Victoria's stunning landscapes on a Full-Day Phillip Island Tour that showcases Australia’s wildlife and scenic wonders. This round-trip excursion from Melbourne includes an English-speaking guide who will lead you to the island's top attractions, allowing you to relax and absorb all the beauty around you.

Begin in Melbourne

Your adventure starts with a convenient pickup at your accommodation in Melbourne. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle as your knowledgeable guide shares interesting tales about Victoria’s landscapes, history, and wildlife along the way.

Visit Healesville Sanctuary – Australia's Native Wildlife Park

The first destination is the celebrated Healesville Sanctuary. Here you’ll encounter iconic Australian animals like koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and platypuses in a natural bushland setting. Engage with keeper talks and wildlife shows that provide insights into conservation efforts and these species' unique lives.

Explore Coastal Views at Point Grant & The Nobbies

Your next stop is Phillip Island's picturesque coastal area of Point Grant and The Nobbies. Walk along the boardwalks overlooking rugged cliffs, observe a large fur seal colony at Seal Rocks, and if conditions allow, marvel at the dramatic blowhole.

Evening Spectacle: Penguin Parade

In the evening, make your way to Phillip Island Nature Parks for the renowned Penguin Parade. Enjoy an exceptional view from the general viewing platform as little penguins return from their ocean excursions and waddle across the beach to their burrows. Explore nearby boardwalks and visit the visitor centre to explore the life cycle of these charming creatures.

Return Journey

The tour concludes with a leisurely drive back to Melbourne, where you’ll arrive at your original pickup point filled with beloved memories of Australia’s wildlife and coastal splendor. This expertly guided experience combines education, adventure, and the awe-inspiring beauty of nature.

Kangaroos grazing at Healesville Sanctuary, part of the guided tour with transfers to Phillip Island.

Kangaroos grazing at Healesville Sanctuary, part of the guided tour with transfers to Phillip Island.

Koalas sitting on a tree branch in Australia.

Koalas sitting on a tree branch in Australia.

Guide holding an owl during Healesville Sanctuary tour, Australia.

Guide holding an owl during Healesville Sanctuary tour, Australia.

What to bring

    Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, camera, water bottle, and an umbrella for rain are essentials. Also pack adaptable layers in case the weather changes unexpectedly.

    Accessibility

      The Healesville Sanctuary is accessible to prams/strollers and wheelchairs; you can hire wheelchairs with a photographic ID on hand.

      What's not allowed

        You may bring assistance animals, except during the kangaroo walk-through, Koala Forest visits, all aviary walks, flight arena shows, and close-up encounters.

        Additional information

          In summer, complimentary inner-city hotel pickup is from 11am to 11:30am (returning at 10:30pm - 11:30pm), while in winter it's between 9-9:30am (returning at 9:30pm - 10:30pm).

          Visitors walking on a boardwalk at Phillip Island with ocean and rocky coastline views.

          Visitors walking on a boardwalk at Phillip Island with ocean and rocky coastline views.

          Penguins on rocks at sunset during Phillip Island guided tour.

          Penguins on rocks at sunset during Phillip Island guided tour.

          Book your tour in advance, especially during peak season, to ensure availability and avoid disappointment.

          Prepare for varying weather by bringing adaptable layers along with sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, camera, water bottle, and an umbrella if rain is forecasted.

          If you're traveling with family or friends who need accessibility accommodations, note that wheelchairs are available at Healesville Sanctuary; remember to bring photographic ID for the hire.

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          Operating hours

          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
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          FAQs

          Your journey begins with a convenient pickup from your accommodation in Melbourne.
          An English-speaking guide knowledgeable about Victoria's landscapes, history, and wildlife will accompany you during the tour.
          Assistance animals are allowed except at the kangaroo walk-through, Koala Forest, and all walk-through aviaries within Healesville Sanctuary.
          While meals and souvenirs are not included in the price of the tour, you will need to cover these as your own expense.
          You should bring sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, camera, water bottle, and an umbrella if rain is forecast. It's also advisable to have adaptable layers for unexpected changes in the weather.
          Yes, the sanctuary is pram/stroller and wheelchair accessible, with wheelchairs available for hire upon providing a photographic ID.
          The tour includes round-trip transfers in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle between Melbourne and Phillip Island.
          The highlight of visiting Phillip Island is experiencing the Penguin Parade at sunset, where hundreds of little penguins waddle ashore to be seen by visitors.
          The tour includes visits to Healesville Sanctuary, Point Grant & The Nobbies, and the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park.
          At Healesville Sanctuary, visitors have the opportunity to encounter koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and other native Australian animals up close.

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