Koala Reserve (Koala Conservation Centre) Tours and Tickets

Start your day the best way, with a visit to a Koala Reserve! Learn about the furry koala and why it's so unique and loved by Australians. Enjoy stunning coastal walks and the pristine beaches of Phillip Island. Prepare for cuteness overload as we visit the home of over 32,000 Little Penguins! Each night, hundreds (sometimes thousands!) of these adorable penguins emerge from the surf and waddle up the beach at the world famous Penguin Parade. But it’s not all about them! You’ll also have the chance to make some new koala friends, as well as taking in the stunning beaches and boardwalks that Phillip Island has to offer.

Take in the spectacular Phillip Island Penguin Parade as you watch the colony of Little Penguins crosses the shoreline from the ocean. Heading out to Penguin Parade, we begin our day at a Koala Reserve to meet some furry Australian favourites. Take a tour and get up close and personal with our native Australian wildlife. Travel to Phillip Island Nature Parks, known for its natural beauty, sandy beaches, rugged cliffs and unique wildlife experiences. The island is home to a colony of around 32,000 little penguins. Phillip Island Tour is one of the popular and must-watch tourist attractions in Victoria.

Enjoy one of Australia's most incredible wildlife experiences on this magnificent Phillip Island tour. Witness the world famous penguin parade from the brand new exclusive penguins plus viewing platform, definitely the highlight of this day tour. Your day trip includes a visit to Phillip Island Koala Reserve where you can see the iconic Australian koalas up close.

Escape the city streets of Melbourne with this tour of Phillip Island. Travel 2 hours by VW Caravelle to Cape Woolamaj. Hike along striking rock formations to the highest point of the island and check out impressive views of the coast below. Visit the seaside town of Cowes, and see penguins and other local wildlife in The Nobbies and Maru Koala and Animal Park before your tour concludes.

Experience the natural wonders of Phillip Island and its world-famous Penguin Parade on a private, LGBTQ+-friendly day trip from Melbourne. Rather than navigating unfamiliar roads, you’ll be able to soak up the scenery as someone else drives. As well as exploring Phillip Island, you’ll stop at other nature hotspots such as the Royal Botanical Gardens Victoria and Maru Koala Park.

Melbourne’s surroundings are teeming with activities and this excursion takes you to the best parts of the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island. In just three days, cover a number of top highlights including the Twelve Apostles and Port Campbell on a 2-Day Great Ocean Road Tour and the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. You are also able to customize any part of the itinerary to suit your group’s interests.

Our first stop is Cape Woolamai for the first hike of the day—an easy to moderate 6.8km track through unique landscapes. We traverse over rugged rock formations, known as the Pinnacles, and wind our way around the Nature Park of Phillip Island. Experience stunning views over the Bass Strait and the surf below. After this hike, we head into Cowes for a bite to eat before making our way to the Phillip Island Koala Reserve. Stroll through this eucalyptus woodland and get up close to koalas in their natural habitat. Our next stop is The Nobbies, where we enjoy a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk to discover breathtaking coastline views and the impressive thundering blowhole. To top off the day, we take a waddle on the wild side to see hundreds (sometimes thousands) of penguins emerge from the surf at sunset at the world-famous Penguin Parade. This experience is a wildlife lover’s dream! All of our private tours offer you the freedom to adjust and create your own unique itinerary.

Join us on an Exclusively Private 2 day Tour to explore the beautiful Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island, in your own comfy air conditioned private vehicle together with an experienced guide. On day 1, you will visit all the main hot spots such as the world famous 12 Apostles, plus other must-see attractions inside Great Otway National Park. Visit the beautiful coastal township of Apollo Bay before embarking on a stunning introduction to Port Campbell National Park. You will be dropped back at your Melbourne selected Hotel. On Day 2, upon pick up from your selected Melbourne Hotel, we will whisk you off the Phillip Island. You will visit all the main attractions on the island, including the Koala Conservation Centre, Churchill Island and The Penguin Parade. All National Park fee's and entrance fee's are included for all the attractions that we visit on both days. the only expense you need to worry about is your Melbourne Hotel Accommodation and food/drink over the 2 days.

This two day private tour, will cover all the main sections of The Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island. Both days will allow for 12 hours of touring time. Day 1 showcase the beauty of the Great Ocean Road including all the main hot spots such as the world famous 12 Apostles, plus allow opportunities for wildlife spotting with an expert, guided nature walks, time to discover ancient rainforests and viewing towering rock formations. Phillip Island offers visitors the chance to see incredible Australian wildlife amongst spectacular landscapes. The Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre, Churchill Island Heritage Farm and Nobbies Centre are just a few of the island's unique attractions, which are all included in the price of your tour *Accommodation will be in your own pre-selected Melbourne hotel so you can enjoy a door-step pick up and drop off service on both days. Note : Accommodation must be within the CBD Grid, Southbank or Docklands area. Please contact us if unsure.

Get up close to the adorable penguins and cuddly koalas of Phillip Island on this full-day back-to-nature tour, including hotel pickup and round-trip transport from Melbourne. Spot koalas in their natural habitats at the Koala Conservation Reserve. At dusk, head to the viewing area at Summerland Beach to watch the evening Penguin Parade, as the island’s population of Little Penguins waddle ashore to sleep in their burrows.