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1-Day Phillip Island Wildlife Tour with Penguin Parade and Koalas

1 Day Round trip from Melbourne VIC Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Watch the wildlife spectacle of the Phillip Island Penguin Parade
  • 02 Go on a ranger journey through the Phillip Island Koala Reserve
  • 03 Discover the natural beauty, history, and significance of Phillip Island
  • 04 Explore the Phillip Island Penguin Visitor Centre

Go on a full-day adventure tour to Phillip Island on Victoria's South Coast. Home to a huge colony of penguins and koalas, the island offers stunning beaches, scenic boardwalks, and memorable wildlife encounters. Take nature walks, meet some local furry residents, and enjoy the world-famous Penguin Parade.

Each night, hundreds and thousands of penguins emerge from the surf and waddle across the beach at the world-famous Penguin Parade.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Melbourne
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Phillip Island Wildlife Adventure

  • Arrive in Melbourne, meet your tour guide, and travel to Phillip Island.
  • Meet a colony of around 32,000 Little Penguins at the Phillip Island Penguin Visitor Centre. Each night, hundreds and thousands of penguins emerge from the surf and waddle across the beach at the world-famous Penguin Parade.
  • Take a nature walk along Phillip Island's stunning beaches and boardwalks.
  • Watch the famous Penguin Parade.
  • Travel off the beaten track on dirt roads along the Phillip Island coastal cliffs, spotting wallabies and birds of prey.
  • Go on a guided ranger journey through the Phillip Island Koala Reserve and spot lots of furry residents.
  • Travel back to your hotel in Melbourne after a full day of adventures.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Melbourne VIC 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Penguin Parade entry fees
  • Koala Reserve entry fees
  • Inner-city pick-up and drop-off
  • Local Australian tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses - all meals, snacks, and beverages

What to bring

  • Water bottle
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Warm and cool clothing
  • Rain jacket
  • Camera
  • A sense of adventure

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
400 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC, Australia
Tour start
Melbourne VIC, Australia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Melbourne VIC.

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