Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Trip with Koalas from Melbourne
by Wildlife Tours Australia
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$314Overview
This day trip starts in Melbourne with pickup and travel by a modern, air-conditioned coach equipped with onboard wifi. The first stop is the Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve, where visitors spend about one hour walking along elevated boardwalks through native bushland to see koalas resting in the treetops. Next, during the summer months, the tour pauses for about an hour at Cape Woolamai Beach to enjoy a walk along the volcanic coastline and views of Pyramid Rock. The itinerary then includes a stop in Cowes for approximately one hour, where participants can purchase food and refreshments since meals are not included. Afterward, the tour visits The Nobbies Centre at the island’s western tip for about one hour to view clifftop scenery, penguin burrows, and Australian fur seals offshore. The main highlight is the Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach, where for up to two hours visitors watch over 32,000 Little Penguins come ashore at sunset and waddle to their burrows. Admission to both the Penguin Parade (with options for general viewing or an upgraded penguin plus viewing) and the Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve are included. The tour is hosted by an experienced driver guide who provides live commentary throughout the approximately 10-hour day. A multilingual translation app is available in several languages. Meals and gratuities are not included. The day ends with a return trip to Melbourne.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Melbourne
The tour begins in Melbourne with boarding the coach and preparation for the day ahead.
10 min
Koala Conservation Reserve
Spend about an hour walking along elevated boardwalks through native bushland at Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve. Look for koalas resting in the treetops in their natural habitat.
60 min
Cape Woolamai Beach
During summer, stop for an hour at Cape Woolamai Surf Beach. Walk along the volcanic coastline, enjoy ocean air, and view Pyramid Rock in the distance.
60 min
Cowes
Take a one-hour break in Cowes where food and refreshments are available for purchase. Meals are not provided on the tour.
60 min
The Nobbies Centre
Visit The Nobbies Centre for an hour at Phillip Island’s western tip. Observe the rocky coastline and ocean views while learning about local flora and fauna. Watch for penguin burrows and Australian fur seals offshore.
60 min
Penguin Parade
Spend two hours at Summerland Beach witnessing the Little Penguins returning from the sea to their burrows at sunset. Explore the interactive Visitor Centre focused on penguin conservation.
120 min
Melbourne
Travel back to the original pick-up location while relaxing and reflecting on the day's experiences.
10 min
Meeting point
The default meeting point for this tour will be Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 11:45am (winter Apr - Sep) and 1:45pm (summer Oct - Mar). Our bus will be parked on the east side of the museum on Market St for safe boarding.
End point
The default meeting point for this tour will be Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 11:45am (winter Apr - Sep) and 1:45pm (summer Oct - Mar). Our bus will be parked on the east side of the museum on Market St for safe boarding.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Trip with Koalas from Melbourne
by Wildlife Tours Australia
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$314Overview
This day trip starts in Melbourne with pickup and travel by a modern, air-conditioned coach equipped with onboard wifi. The first stop is the Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve, where visitors spend about one hour walking along elevated boardwalks through native bushland to see koalas resting in the treetops. Next, during the summer months, the tour pauses for about an hour at Cape Woolamai Beach to enjoy a walk along the volcanic coastline and views of Pyramid Rock. The itinerary then includes a stop in Cowes for approximately one hour, where participants can purchase food and refreshments since meals are not included. Afterward, the tour visits The Nobbies Centre at the island’s western tip for about one hour to view clifftop scenery, penguin burrows, and Australian fur seals offshore. The main highlight is the Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach, where for up to two hours visitors watch over 32,000 Little Penguins come ashore at sunset and waddle to their burrows. Admission to both the Penguin Parade (with options for general viewing or an upgraded penguin plus viewing) and the Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve are included. The tour is hosted by an experienced driver guide who provides live commentary throughout the approximately 10-hour day. A multilingual translation app is available in several languages. Meals and gratuities are not included. The day ends with a return trip to Melbourne.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Melbourne
The tour begins in Melbourne with boarding the coach and preparation for the day ahead.
10 min
Koala Conservation Reserve
Spend about an hour walking along elevated boardwalks through native bushland at Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve. Look for koalas resting in the treetops in their natural habitat.
60 min
Cape Woolamai Beach
During summer, stop for an hour at Cape Woolamai Surf Beach. Walk along the volcanic coastline, enjoy ocean air, and view Pyramid Rock in the distance.
60 min
Cowes
Take a one-hour break in Cowes where food and refreshments are available for purchase. Meals are not provided on the tour.
60 min
The Nobbies Centre
Visit The Nobbies Centre for an hour at Phillip Island’s western tip. Observe the rocky coastline and ocean views while learning about local flora and fauna. Watch for penguin burrows and Australian fur seals offshore.
60 min
Penguin Parade
Spend two hours at Summerland Beach witnessing the Little Penguins returning from the sea to their burrows at sunset. Explore the interactive Visitor Centre focused on penguin conservation.
120 min
Melbourne
Travel back to the original pick-up location while relaxing and reflecting on the day's experiences.
10 min
Meeting point
The default meeting point for this tour will be Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 11:45am (winter Apr - Sep) and 1:45pm (summer Oct - Mar). Our bus will be parked on the east side of the museum on Market St for safe boarding.
End point
The default meeting point for this tour will be Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 11:45am (winter Apr - Sep) and 1:45pm (summer Oct - Mar). Our bus will be parked on the east side of the museum on Market St for safe boarding.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.