Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour: Victoria’s Authentic Wildlife Experience from Melbourne

Experience the best of Victoria’s wildlife on this Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour. Get up close to wallabies, see dolphins and seals at Cape Woolamai Surf Beach, and witness hundreds of Little Penguins waddling across the beach.

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Phillip Island - Embark on an exhilarating full-day wildlife tour to discover the wonders of Phillip Island!
  • Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park - Experience iconic Australian wildlife such as Kangaroos, Wallabies, various birds, reptiles, Tasmanian Devils, and Koalas! There might be a chance to get close to a Koala or even adorable…
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • Pickup from selected hotels
  • Entry to Moonlit Sanctuary & guided tour of the exhibits
  • Friendly & informative tour guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • General admission at the Penguin Parade
What's Not Included
  • Meals other than as stated
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the pinnacle of wildlife sights in Victoria. The Penguin Parade is a definite ‘go-to’ for all visitors, although this tour offers much more.
Our first stop is at the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, where you can have a close encounter with wallabies on the wallaby walk (there’s a chance you might see little joeys peeking out…

Location
Phillip Island
Cancellation Policy

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

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Michele_v
Jul 8, 2025
Unique experience - A must do! The bus was packed and seats small but worth it. I was next to a couple who talked the whole time and were loud and made the bus ride a little annoying. So perhaps bring earplugs. HOWEVER, the actual stops - Philip Island with the little fairy penguins, and feeding kangaroos/wallabies at the sanctuary, were amazing. A must see and do! You cannot see these little guys anywhere else in the world.
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Seth_s
Jul 4, 2025
Bree is the best!! - You get to visit the animal sanctuary, the beach, and Phillip Island! Bree is a wonderful guide. The best ever!
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Christina_z
Jun 30, 2025
Amazing time! I felt that... - Amazing time! I felt that the tour was really well paced and I didn't feel rushed at all - plenty of time at the sanctuary to see all the animals, eat lunch, and even see one of the free shows, and lots of times at the penguins to see the parade and also watch them from the boardwalks. Our tour bus was one of the last to leave the penguin area so I think we got a ton of time there! Our guide, David N was fantastic! Great info on the mic, and if that's not enough for you sit close to the front of the bus to ask away, he was super willing to answer any questions and also pointed out any animals on the side of the road and gave great recs. Really friendly guy and definitely made the experience 100x better!
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Karlhi6643bc
Jun 30, 2025
Absolutely wonderful trip - The entire experience was great. Our guide Jono did a fantastic job of being informative, entertaining, and welcoming, while keeping the group on track. You get to experience lots of wildlife on the trip, booth up close and in the wild. And the penguin parade is something you definitely don't want to miss.
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Clementina
Jun 29, 2025
Great day on Phillip island - The GoWest bus was on time! David N was a great tour guide, funny, courteous, patient and knowledgeable All sites were beautifully maintained, toilets readily accessible, nice places to eat !
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Jeanbf2091tn
Jun 29, 2025
Must-Do Tour - One of the best tours I’ve ever done. Our guide, Jono, was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and personable. I enjoyed learning from him. Put this tour on your “must do” list; you won’t regret it.
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Anastacia_h
Jun 17, 2025
Philip island and moonlit sanctuary - It was an awesome experience. We had time to have delicious lunch at moonlit sanctuary and interacted with koala, wombats, fed kangaroo and wallaby. The driver/ guide Jon R was a delightful guide. He explained a lot of details regarding the history and he was very friendly and very good driver. Then we went to Philip island to check out the penguins etc. Finally we saw many of them. They were so cute. I would definitely recommend this tour to my friends and family .
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Gnell2025
Jun 6, 2025
Fun day out at Brighton beach, Philip Island Penguin Parade and Moonlit Sanctuary - Enjoyed the penguin parade at Philip Island, and the wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary. Robbo was a great guide who took care of us. It was a well-paced trip! Thank you Go-West tours!
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Tienh119
May 15, 2025
Experience of a lifetime - What an amazing and unforgettable experience! Several highlights, but our favorite was undoubtedly the penguin parade, breathtaking to observe these charming and bright creatures! We would highly recommend the penguin plus tickets, as you get to come up close to the adorable penguins, worth while! We owe much gratitude to our guide Lisa, who was a giant gift pack; friendly, lovely, jolly and patient. She took us safely through the tour, prepared us for all contingencies, and shared amusing and interesting anecdotes and facts during the trip. She is full of positive energy and created a warm and relaxing atmosphere, and we were impressed by her driving and maneuvering skills!
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Seaside49483905991
May 15, 2025
Great day seeing wildlife and the penguins with Sherif! - Sherif was a fun tour guide! He made the tour very enjoyable. His information on how best to see the penguins was spot on. Great day!
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From $107
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).