Penguin Parade: Phillip Island Wildlife Adventure

Embark on an enchanting express tour to Phillip Island Penguin Parade from Melbourne. Witness Victoria’s largest colony of little penguins emerge from the water and make their adorable journey across the beach.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Phillip Island - Embark on an afternoon adventure to Phillip Island for the breathtaking Penguin Parade!
  • Cape Woolamai Beach - Visit this magnificent surf beach at Cape Woolamai! This destination is included in our itinerary only during the summer months.
  • Cowes - Relish a dinner stop in Cowes, featuring a variety of dining choices! This…
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • Entry fees for Phillip Island Penguin Parade
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Professional, Friendly & Informative Tour Guide
  • English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option is 2 half-day tours joined together & taken on the same day
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food & Drink
Additional Information

Join this delightful afternoon tour and delve into the marvels of nature. Discover the awe-inspiring scenery of the Nobbies and Seal Rocks, offering magnificent views of Phillip Island’s untamed southern coastline from the clifftop boardwalk.
Get ready to be enchanted by the nightly Penguin Parade, where Victoria’s largest group of little penguins comes…

Location
Flinders Street & Market Street
Please wait at the corner of Flinders & Market Streets, next to the Immigration Museum. **Please do not wait at the front entry of the Museum** - Pickup is at 1:45pm if travelling during non-daylight savings months, AEST - Pickup is at 2:45pm if travelling during daylight savings months, AEDT
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Aakagarw
Apr 18, 2026
Go West Tours – Philip Island Day Tour ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - We are a family of three from Singapore — two adults and our 2.7-year-old son Ashton — and this Philip Island day tour with Go West Tours was hands down the highlight of our entire 7-day Melbourne trip. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly greeted by Dave, who was incredibly kind and welcoming. He directed us to the main bus where we met our guide, Rhys — and what an absolute gem he is! Rhys was funny, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the entire tour. Travelling with a toddler can be unpredictable, but Rhys made sure we were always comfortable and that Ashton was happy and entertained. He went above and beyond, pointing out the best photo spots and helping us capture memories we'll cherish forever — in fact, the most photos on our phones from the entire Melbourne trip are from this one day tour! Rhys also shared wonderful local tips on what to see and do around the area, which made the experience feel personal and genuine rather than just another tourist package. We truly cannot thank Go West Tours enough. This tour was exceptional value and delivered so much more than we expected. We hope to visit Melbourne again and will absolutely book with Go West Tours without hesitation. Little Ashton says a big hi to "Uncle Rhys"! 🦁 Travelled: Family with toddler | Tour: Philip Island Day Tour | Guide: Rhys | Greeter: Dave
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June
Apr 14, 2026
Bath boxes, animals and penguins. - GoWest is the best especially if you’re lucky to have MICHAEL as a a guide
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Emilysr2756be
Apr 12, 2026
Penguins - Bluey on the half day penguin tour was a legend of a driver. Great humour, informative & also had a great playlist for the trip. Would highly suggest this tour to others! Also, book the penguin plus if you want to see the penguins closer up - I’ve done both and it was worth the extra spend.
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Getaway19391017581
Apr 7, 2026
Good experience - Very good tour guide, comfy van
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Nz529
Apr 6, 2026
Philip island - Wonderful trip. Robbo was an amazing tour guide.
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Weltenbummler0885
Apr 5, 2026
Amazing expierence - This tour was awesome and our Guide Jess was amazing. She drove us safely around and showed us so much great things like the Beach Boxes, Wildlife, some great walks and told us the best spot for the penguins. It was a great tour.
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Stephenls5906ak
Apr 3, 2026
Great experience, so close to nature - Great experience! We enjoyed the trip very much. Our tour guide, Robbo is helpful and knowledgeable, from him we learnt more about Melbourne and Philip Island. The tour company is very considerate, they dropped us off near our hotel.
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U8491tibobbyl
Apr 3, 2026
Great tour - Tour was great and our tour guide Lucy was personable, organized and on time. Highly recommend but quick tip to bundle up if you are going in the fall/winter time!
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X6356oiscotta
Mar 31, 2026
Perfect day trip from Melbourne - Jools and Gumnut made this tour. Jools was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Going out of her way to make the whole trip perfect. Saw all the animals she mentioned we may see.
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368sathyan
Mar 31, 2026
Great experience - It was a great experience. The guide Jools was Pretty good. She made our day awesome
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).