Penguin Parade & Koala Day Tour from Melbourne

Explore Phillip Island's coastline and native wildlife habitats on a shared tour led by a professional guide. Travel in an air-conditioned mini-coach with live commentary, combining coastal scenery with wildlife viewing in protected natural settings.

• Watch for the world's smallest penguins coming ashore at sunset, with general viewing or Penguins Plus Platform access
• Search for koalas in their natural habitat from the reserve's raised boardwalk trails
• Discover dramatic clifftop views and penguin burrows around the Nobbies

Itinerary

1. Start with a shared pickup in Melbourne. Pickups begin at 13:05 from October to March and 11:05 from April to September.
2. For the Immigration Museum meeting point, meet at 400 Flinders Street, corner of Market Street, at 13:45 from October to March or 11:45 from April to September.
3. Explore Phillip Island on a guided tour and visit the Koala Conservation Reserve.
4. With the Phillip Island - Penguins General option, explore Nobbies Boardwalk. With the Phillip Island - Penguins Plus Platform option, visit The Nobbies Tourist Centre instead.
5. Visit Phillip Island Nature Park.
6. Return at 23:45 with the included shuttle.

What's Included

• Round-trip transfers
• Professional guide and live commentary
• Penguin Parade admission for your selected viewing option
• Koala Conservation Reserve admission and national park entry fees
• Audio translation in 10 languages
• Child safety seats
• Onboard water refill station

Important details

• This activity is not recommended for anyone with medical conditions such as high blood pressure or epilepsy.
• This tour is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• Children aged 0–4 must travel in a child safety seat, not on an adult's lap.
• No luggage storage is available. Without prior arrangements, suitcases, strollers, walking frames and wheelchairs may result in refusal to board.
• Do not take photographs or film at the Penguin Parade; unusual light can frighten or disorientate the penguins.
• The tour runs in all weather conditions but does not operate on Christmas Day.
• Your pickup time is assigned in advance and may vary because transfers are shared. Arrive 10 minutes before your assigned pickup time.