Category Penguin Parade Tours

Melbourne · PENGUIN PARADE TOURS

The 15 Best Penguin Parade Tours from Melbourne

33 reviewed

Every evening at dusk the little penguins come up Summerland Beach, and every evening a few hundred people sit in the cold to watch. Which tour you take decides where you sit, how long the wait is, and whether you meet koalas at Phillip Island before sunset. Below: prices, viewing tiers and return times, because the coach gets back to the city late.

Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne

Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne - Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, where feeding makes it real

From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos

From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos - Pickup, bus comfort, and why timing matters on a 12-hour day

2.From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,932 reviews · 12 hours · from $112

12-hour Phillip Island day trip from Melbourne with Brighton Beach Boxes, Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife, Nobbies Boardwalk views, and the Penguin Parade.

“Our guide, Dirk, was excellent. He knew a lot about a lot! Practical tips coupled with a great sense of humour. He ensured we had plenty of stops along the way, all with toilets and places to get food and drinks! Although this trip was 11/12 hours long, he kept it fresh and interesting from the first minute to the last. Would recommend this trip to everyone.”

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From Melbourne: Penguin Parade and Koalas Tour

From Melbourne: Penguin Parade and Koalas Tour - Coach comfort, timing, and meeting the right bus

3.From Melbourne: Penguin Parade and Koalas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,287 reviews · from $115

See koalas, Woolamai Beach and The Nobbies, then watch little penguins waddle ashore at sunset from Phillip Island.

“We had a fabulous day out with Graham our tour guide. The highlight of the trip was seeing all the penquins on the beach then walking along the boardwalk watching them all go to their nests.”

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From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade Eco Tour

From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade Eco Tour - The Nobbies: Coast Views and Wildlife Chances at the Edge of the Ocean

4.From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,211 reviews · 12 hours · from $109

Full-day wildlife tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island, with Moonlit Sanctuary animals and sunset Little Penguin Parade at the end.

“Though the weather wasn’t the greatest, Terry did make up for it! He was so kind to give us history and travel tips to every stop. You won’t miss precious nature in Victoria. Highly recommended!”

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From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour

From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour - Puffing Billy at Belgrave to Lakeside, more than a photo stop

Penguin Parade: General Viewing Ticket

Penguin Parade: General Viewing Ticket - Check in at the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre

6.Penguin Parade: General Viewing Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,069 reviews · 2 hours · from $22Best value

Watch Little penguins waddle home on Phillip Island. General viewing includes grandstands, boardwalks, visitor center and café.

“My daughter is in a wheelchair and the Staff were very helpful and friendly. We had a great night. Thanks.”

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Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne

Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne - Moonlit Sanctuary: koalas, wallabies, and the optional hand-feeding

7.Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 867 reviews · from $111

Full-day trip from Melbourne to Phillip Island for penguin parade, Nobbies seals, plus Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife encounters and coastline stops.

“Watching the penguins was a truly beautiful experience and having David our tour guide pace out the day with a focus on spending quality time at the key sites made it more relaxing and enjoyable even though this is a long tour day. David made this interactions with the group fun and shared a lot of tidbits about the area, the animals. birds and their behavior. We spotted several wallaby in the wild as well. Knowing that David had your back on this tour made it a very enjoyable and memorable experience. Thank you David and team!”

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Phillip Island Penguin and Koala Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne

Phillip Island Penguin and Koala Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne - Starting at Immigration Museum, Then Pointing Southeast

8.Phillip Island Penguin and Koala Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 775 reviews · from $125

Melbourne to Phillip Island for koalas, Nobbies rocks, and the Little Penguin Parade, with coach comfort and simple admissions.

“If you come in on a cruise ship be aware you are dropped off in the city when most of the transportation ends at midnight. Unless you’re lucky enough to get a friendly driver to drop you at port you are on your on your return. The scenRead more”

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From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour

From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour - Seal Rocks and the Nobbies Centre, your big break for views and photos

Full-Day Phillip Island Tour with Kangaroo, Koala and Penguin Parade

Full-Day Phillip Island Tour with Kangaroo, Koala and Penguin Parade - Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park: Your Aussie Animal Starter Set

10.Full-Day Phillip Island Tour with Kangaroo, Koala and Penguin Parade

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 658 reviews · from $104

Full-day Phillip Island wildlife tour from Melbourne with Moonlit Sanctuary animals, Woolamai and Nobbies sights, plus the Penguin Parade.

“The tour was well organised and John did a great job in helping us to get the best experience out of the group. It was a busy holiday season and full of visitors from different countries. The weather was perfect for the penguins but not so good for people who were not prepared for the cold night.”

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From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train & Penguin Wildlife Tour

From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train & Penguin Wildlife Tour - Pickup points in Melbourne, and why the start time matters

11.From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train & Penguin Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 605 reviews · 12 hours · from $145

Melbourne day trip combining Puffing Billy steam train, Dandenong Ranges stops, The Nobbies viewpoints, and Phillip Island Penguin Parade.

“Great excursion! The puffy Billy train is nice, sitting on the windows is funny and part of the excursion to enjoy the view but it’s not comfortable. We went to different beaches and view points in Phillip island. But the highlight was definitely the penguin parade, it was really amazing 🤩. The upgrade to the penguin plus is great, all the penguins will arrive just in front of you, so paying a small extra definitely worth it if you want to really enjoy the experience. The guide was nice and friendly.”

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Phillip Island: Penguins and Wildlife Full-Day Tour

Phillip Island: Penguins and Wildlife Full-Day Tour - From central Melbourne to Phillip Island: the ride and the first stops

12.Phillip Island: Penguins and Wildlife Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 539 reviews · from $102

Melbourne day trip to Phillip Island for koalas, fur seals, and the Penguin Parade, plus Cape Woolamai and The Nobbies views.

“Craig and Barry were exceptional. Craig was engaging and very knowledgeable. His service and insights were invaluable. Craig and Barry made this trip ever so memorable. We were incredibly impressed by his service and care.”

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Phillip Island & Penguin Parade Afternoon Eco Tour from Melbourne

Phillip Island & Penguin Parade Afternoon Eco Tour from Melbourne - Meeting Point and the Easy Out-and-Back Rhythm

13.Phillip Island & Penguin Parade Afternoon Eco Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · from $111

Join a streamlined Melbourne eco tour to Phillip Island for sunset penguins, guided coastal stops, and Wi-Fi coach rides.

“The information said to meet outside the immigration building at 2.45pm we arrived at 2.30pm so plenty of time but the coach was around the corner on a different street. Luckily we looked around the corner at 2.40pm! Was a little disappointed as we might have missed the bus!”

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Phillip Island Day Trip from Melbourne with Penguin Plus Viewing Platform

Phillip Island Day Trip from Melbourne with Penguin Plus Viewing Platform - Koala Conservation Reserve: A Guided Walk That Actually Helps You See

14.Phillip Island Day Trip from Melbourne with Penguin Plus Viewing Platform

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews · from $172

Melbourne to Phillip Island for koalas, Nobbies boardwalks, and sunset Little Penguin viewing from the exclusive Penguin Plus platform.

“The tour operator Autopia changed pick up location without telling me. Many other tourists also did not receive the new location. Only One of the stranger tourists received a new location email. The bus was late, adding more anxiety to the situation. The driver never said anything about it… the sites we visited were nice. Otherwise you would have to drive on your own for two hours one way…”

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From Melbourne: Penguins and Wildlife Nature Day Tour

From Melbourne: Penguins and Wildlife Nature Day Tour - Pickup locations and the drive schedule that shapes your day

15.From Melbourne: Penguins and Wildlife Nature Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 380 reviews · 12 hours · from $105

Melbourne wildlife day trip to Moonlit Sanctuary, The Nobbies and Phillip Island penguins, with guided stops and entry included for $105.

“Our tour guide Bill was fantastic, very chatty and informative made you feel like you were part of a real group and not just on any old tour with randoms that you wouldn’t interact with! Helped make my last day fantastic. Also the penguins are adorable! Solo traveller Jake”

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