From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade Afternoon Guided Tour
From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade Afternoon Guided Tour
Duration: 10 hours
10 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Go on a journey to Phillip Island with round-trip transfers from Melbourne to witness the charming Penguin Parade on this guided tour.
Enjoy a guided tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island, witnessing Australia's largest fur seal colony and the iconic penguin parade.
Go on a scenic ride in plush air-conditioned coaches, guided by expert local guides for a personalized experience.
Marvel at the colonies of seals scattered across Seal Rocks and stroll along the Nobbies boardwalk to learn fascinating insights about the rich marine wildlife.
Witness Little Penguins parading to their burrows at sunset, and upgrade to a premium viewing experience with a seat at the grandstand.
Fun fact: Little Penguins, the smallest of penguin species, ensure they see a sunset every day due to their unique beach-to-burrow lifestyle!
Philip Island tour
Informative driver/guide
AC transfers from Melbourne
Standard viewing at penguin parade
Entry fees and taxes
Guests observing penguins at sunset on Phillip Island.
A sea of seals & penguins
As you drive away from the bustle of Melbourne to the tranquility of Phillip Island, relax in an air-conditioned coach as seascapes pass you by, setting the stage for an exciting escapade. The tour takes you first to the Nobbies Centre, a remarkable marine discovery hub where you'll expand your knowledge about local marine wildlife and enjoy an unbeatable view of Seal Rocks, home to about 16,000 seals, making it Australia's largest fur seal colony.
An enchanting evening with Little Penguins
As the day transitions into a sunset, brace yourself for the famed penguin parade. Watch these little creatures, the smallest penguin species standing just 33 cm tall, as they waddle their way across the beach to their burrows. Upgrade to premium viewing to enjoy a better perspective from the grandstand.
Guests observing penguins at Phillip Island, Australia.
Father and daughter enjoying sunset view at Nobbies boardwalk, Phillip Island.
Guests observing penguins at sunset on Phillip Island.
Guests observing penguins at Phillip Island, Australia.
Father and daughter enjoying sunset view at Nobbies boardwalk, Phillip Island.
Penguins walking on the beach during the Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
What to bring
- Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, water bottle, change of clothes, towel, and power bank for the experience.
- Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.
What's not allowed
- Photography is not allowed during the Penguin Parade.
- Large bags, luggage, and pram/ strollers are not allowed on this experience.
Accessibility
- The experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Additional information
- Facilities: Free Wi-Fi.
- This tour can accommodate a maximum of 24 people in 1 group.
- The tour is conducted in English. However, you can access pre-recorded written & verbal tour information in 16 different languages by downloading the free Go West Tours App from the App Store or Google Play. Download the app before departure or use the complimentary onboard Wi-Fi. Please ensure you bring your own headphones.
- Guests will be picked up from the Immigration Museum between 1:45pm to 2:45pm and dropped off between 9:30pm to 12am at the same location.
Tourists with guide overlooking ocean and cliffs at Cape Woolamai.
Seals resting on rocky shore at Seal Rocks, Phillip Island.
Penguins walking on the beach during the Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
Tourists with guide overlooking ocean and cliffs at Cape Woolamai.
Seals resting on rocky shore at Seal Rocks, Phillip Island.
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