From Melbourne: Healesville Sanctuary & Phillip Island Tour with Penguin Parade
Melbourne
From Melbourne: Healesville Sanctuary & Phillip Island Tour with Penguin Parade
12 hours
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience
Expert local tour guide
Enjoy a full-day guided tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island, with convenient round-trip transfers included for a hassle-free adventure.
Explore Healesville Sanctuary, one of Australia’s premier wildlife parks, and come face-to-face with koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and other native animals.
Visit the scenic Point Grant and The Nobbies, where you can stroll cliffside boardwalks and take in spectacular views of the Southern Ocean and Seal Rocks.
Experience the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park as hundreds of little penguins waddle ashore at sunset.
Access the general viewing platform, visitor center, and scenic boardwalks to learn about penguin conservation and enjoy panoramic coastal views.
Benefit from insights shared by your English-speaking guide throughout the tour, making it both engaging and educational.
Full-day tour to Philip Island
Round-trip transfers from Melbourne
English-speaking guide
Entry to Healesville Sanctuary
Entry to Point Grant & The Nobbies
Entry to Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park
Access to boardwalk and visitor center
Access to general viewing platform
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Experience Australia’s Wildlife and Scenic Wonders on a Full-Day Phillip Island Tour
Discover the best of Victoria’s nature and wildlife on this full-day guided tour to Phillip Island. With round-trip transfers from Melbourne, a knowledgeable English-speaking guide, and entry to top attractions included, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the adventure.
Your journey begins in Melbourne
Start your day with a convenient pickup from your Melbourne accommodation. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle as your guide shares fascinating stories about the region's landscapes, history, and wildlife.
Healesville Sanctuary – Australia’s native Wildlife Park
Your first stop is the renowned Healesville Sanctuary, where you’ll come face-to-face with Australia's most iconic animals. Wander through the park's bushland setting and encounter koalas, kangaroos, wombats, platypuses, and more. Keeper talks and wildlife shows offer deeper insight into conservation efforts and the lives of these unique species.
Coastal views at Point Grant & The Nobbies
Continue to Phillip Island and visit Point Grant and The Nobbies – one of the island’s most scenic coastal areas. Stroll the boardwalks perched above rugged cliffs, peer out over Seal Rocks (home to a large fur seal colony), and witness the dramatic blowhole depending on conditions.
Evening highlight: The Penguin Parade
As sunset approaches, head to the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island Nature Parks. Settle into your seat on the general viewing platform for an unforgettable view of little penguins as they emerge from the ocean and waddle across the beach to their burrows. Stroll the surrounding boardwalks and explore the visitor centre to learn more about the penguins’ life cycle and conservation efforts.
Return to Melbourne
After the parade, relax on the return journey to Melbourne, arriving back at your original pickup point with wonderful memories of Australia’s wildlife and coastal beauty.
This expertly guided experience is the perfect blend of education, adventure, and awe-inspiring nature – ideal for visitors of all ages.
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