Phillip Island Tour: Experience Koalas and Penguin Parade Day-Trip from Melbourne

Experience the magic of Phillip Island Tour, where you can meet adorable koalas and witness the breathtaking Penguin Parade. Don’t miss this must-visit attraction in Victoria!

Duration: 9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Melbourne - The journey begins in Melbourne City, heading southeast for about 1 hour and 45 minutes. The first destination is the Koala Conservation Reserve on Phillip Island.
  • Phillip Island Nature Parks - Koala Reserve - At the Koala Conservation Centre on Phillip Island, visitors have 45 minutes to explore the lush environment and walk…
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned new midi-coach travel
  • Experienced local driver guide assistance
  • Live commentary in a social atmosphere
  • Admission to Koala Conservation Reserve
  • Admission to Nature Park with Penguin Parade
What's Not Included
  • Meals not included, guests will have an opportunity to support locals and buy lunch along the way.
  • Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
  • Travel insurance is highly recommended
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Experience the remarkable Penguin Parade on Phillip Island as you observe a settlement of Little Penguins traversing the beach from the sea. Our journey to the Penguin Parade begins with a stop at a Koala Reserve, giving us the opportunity to interact with some quintessential Australian animals. Embark on a tour and have an intimate experience with our…

Location
Immigration Museum (Museums Victoria)
Flinders Street
Our main meeting point for this tour is Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 11:45am (winter) and 13:45pm (summer).
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Chernphing_k
Jul 13, 2025
Everything from booking... - Everything from booking to day of travel was hassle free. We were picked up punctually and the drive was pleasant and safe. Nobbies was beautiful, kids enjoyed seeing koalas up close, and we especially enjoyed the penguin parade. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to sightsee without having to lift a finger!
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45kathym
Jul 12, 2025
Absolute must see tour!!! - This was one of my favourite trips while visiting Australia!!! Fiona, our guide, was wonderful and shared informative things with us while on tour to the island. While there we got to see koalas up close and personal and enjoy a stroll through small town Cowes for lunch. Although it was freezing cold and wet, the penguin experience was probably the most exciting thing I've experienced in a long time. They were so adorable and we saw hundreds!!
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I3982ckmm
Jul 12, 2025
Joe the highly recommended tour guide! - Joe was our guide and he was funny, informative, kind and perfect from the beginning to the end of the tour!! We had a great time and highly recommend this tour.
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Panchocarlot
Jul 9, 2025
Day trip to Phillip Island - Fiona gave an amazing tour. Highly recommend this trip. The groups that manage the koala and penguin sanctuaries should be commended for their great work.
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Sierdwilson
Jul 9, 2025
A Must-See Activity for Melbourne - The absolute highlight of my trip! There was plenty of indigenous wildlife and amazing sights. The tour guide, Fiona, was informative and lovely to talk to!
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Lloydwn2189wx
Jul 8, 2025
Awesome Experience! - Great tour! Perfectly timed, informative (the guide was EXTRAORDINARY), and exciting! Seeing the penguins was the highlight of the day, however, lunch has to be noted here! Per our guide’s recommendation, we had the best fish and chips known to man in Cowes, at Nat’s! Overall wonderful tour, will do it again!
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45kathym
Jul 8, 2025
Worth the trip! - Wow! What a fabulous tour. Fiona was lovely and informative. It was a cold windy day but we still were able to see all of the animals.
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865siddharthp
Jul 8, 2025
Great trip to Phillips Island with Fiona!!!!!! - It was amazing getting to have a catered tour of the Phillips Island with Fiona as our guide! Her commentary about Melbourne, Phillips Island, and Australia as a whole was interesting, her voice and vibe was soothing, and her energy during our stops was great! She would let us peak through her binoculars!!!
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Kimisaw2022
Jul 8, 2025
It was wonderful - Flora is helpful and wonderful! She’s super helpful and friendly, we will definitely recommend her trip again for sure!
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Joe
Jul 8, 2025
Fiona's Bus - Fiona did a great job on the tour. She kept us informed throughout the journey, told us the best places to see the penguins and had let us use her binoculars to see he penguins as they came out of the sea. Great experience, highly recommended.
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From $115
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).