Penguin Parade Tours and Tickets

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.

Discover the natural delights of Phillip Island with an eco-tour from Melbourne. See the iconic Brighton Beach bathing boxes, visit the beach and take some time to admire these historic landmarks. Visit the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park for an up-close encounter with koalas and other Australian wildlife. Finish the day at a local beach where you can watch hundreds of some of the world's tiniest penguins waddle out of the ocean and across the sand to their burrows.

Travel on a small-group tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island to see the penguin parade and other wildlife highlights of Victoria. Your full-day tour stops at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park to meet Australian natives such as koalas and wallabies. Explore the dramatic Cape Woolamai surf beach and the Nobbies boardwalk where you can enjoy the views of the rugged South Coast.

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.

Get up close to Australia’s native wildlife on this memorable full-day tour of Phillip Island from Melbourne, including hotel pick-up. See adorable koalas and wallabies at the island’s Koala Conservation Centre, spot Australia’s largest colony of fur seals at Seal Rocks and watch the sunset penguin parade along the coast. This small-group tour has a maximum of 12 participants, ensuring a personalized experience.

See native Australian wildlife, including the nightly ‘penguin parade,’ on this small-group tour to Phillip Island from Melbourne. Take in the breathtaking views of Phillip Island's rugged coastline along the Nobbies Boardwalk, then head to Summerland Beach to observe a procession of little penguins from Victoria's largest penguin colony.

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.

You don’t need to rely on Victoria’s patchy public transport to see Phillip Island’s spectacular wildlife. This small-group tour, with a maximum of 11 passengers, collects and drops in a convenient central Melbourne location. See the kangaroos and koalas at Phillip Island Wildlife Park, visit Cowes village for refreshments (own expense), spot seals at The Nobbies Centre, and watch penguins returning to their nests at the Penguin Parade.

There are so many amazing things to see in and around Melbourne that it can be tough to squeeze them all in, but this full-day group trip to Phillip Island is a great place to start. This way, you get to visit Brighton Beach, Nobbies Centre, the Penguin Parade, and a wildlife park, but don’t have to put up with any of the stress of organizing tickets, transport, and itineraries.

Soar over the golden sands and rugged sea cliffs of Phillip Island on exhilarating various helicopter flights. Choose between seven sensational itineraries and see the surf hotspot of Cape Woolamai, the famous Grand Prix Circuit or Port Phillip Bay on the Mornington Peninsula. Soak up magnificent aerial views of landmarks like the Red Rocks Point, the Nobbies and San Remo Bridge, or spot wildlife wonders like the penguins at Summerland Beach or the Australian Fur Seals lounging on Seal Rocks.

Enjoy the Melbourne attractions and activities that interest you most with this flexible attractions pass. There are multiple options to choose from to suit your schedule—select a pass that offers unlimited attractions for a set number of days, or select a flexi pass that offers a set number of attractions within a longer time period. Then explore Melbourne however you wish, choosing from numerous experiences such as the zoo, Eureka Skydeck, a river cruise, or entry to Healesville Sanctuary.

Australia is home to a number of unique wildlife species and this tour to Phillip and French islands, just outside of Melbourne, lets you get up close and personal. Join a small group and board the ferry to French Island where you take a guided tour and see koalas in their natural habitat. Then head to Phillip Island to observe a seal colony and the famous penguin parade at sunset.

If you’re looking for a day tour from Melbourne that offers something different, this exclusive and unique tour is ideal. With a focus on wildlife, comfort and following the path less followed, this tour offers something for everyone. Discover seaside towns, spectacular ocean views, and dramatic cliffs. This tour offers an exclusive visit to a family-owned free-range nature park: home to over 60 native species including kangaroos, emus, wallabies, and wombats.

Maximize your time in Melbourne with a great-value full-day tour, combining the best bits of the city and Phillip Island. Spend the morning touring Melbourne landmarks like Federation Square, St Patrick’s Cathedral and St Kilda Beach. After lunch (own expense), tour the Churchill Island Heritage Farm, get up close to Aussie wildlife at the Koala Conservation Centre, then watch the sunset Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. This small-group tour is limited to 11 people for a personalized experience.

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.

If you’re looking for a personalized way to experience Melbourne, then a private tour is the way to go. Choose from a list of places in and around the city to explore such as the Great Ocean Road, Grampians National Park, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, and much more. Your guide suggests landmarks and points of interest to visit, but you are also able to suggest a few locations.

Spend a day learning about Victoria’s wildlife as you embark on a tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island. Alongside a private guide, visit several locations where you can encounter Australian wildlife such as wallabies, echidnas, reptiles, and penguins. Visit a historic farm to learn about sheepherding and end your day watching the famous Penguin Parade, where hundreds of Little penguins make their way back to their burrows at sunset.

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.

A fully private, guided tour to Phillip Island and the Penguin Parade. Visit breathtaking beaches as Cape Woolamai, see wildlife and visit the Nobbies, sight wildlife at dusk. We customize your day to ensure your visit to Phillip Island is memorable. Tour includes: • Local Melbourne Tour Guide • Luxury vehicle • Complimentary bottled water • Custom and private tour for up to 7 passengers • See the penguins stroll in off the beach! General Viewing Tickets are included. Ask about upgrading your tickets to Penguin Plus or an Underground Viewing - A Unique way to see the penguins at their level!

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.

Skip the hassle of driving or navigating public transport and enjoy two of Victoria's greatest attractions: Healesville Sanctuary and the Phillip Island penguin parade. This full-day tour from Melbourne takes you down the coast in a comfortable air-conditioned bus and gives you time to explore Healesville Sanctuary at your leisure before heading to the Dobbies Centre and Phillip Island.

Check out Phillip Island in a 15 seat luxury Mercedes minibus with full AC, WIFI and USB charging points. Design the tour the way you'd like and only pay for the attractions you want to do. The itinerary is fully flexible meaning you can customise it the way you want!

Explore two of Victoria’s top spots on this private day tour of Wilson’s Promontory and Phillip Island. You’ll go for a gentle bushwalk at Wilson’s Promontory, and visit a few special places like Squeaky Beach and Lilly Pilly Gully. On Phillip Island you’ll visit Phillip Island Nature Park to see the penguin parade, and then The Nobbies Center to stroll the boardwalk.

On this full-day tour you will get to experience both bays that Melbourne has to offer and the beautiful city skyline along with the iconic Brighton beach boxes dating back to the 1860s. Explore some of Australia's iconic native animals such as Koalas, Kangaroos, Dingoes, and more. Visit the Nobbies Centre where this spectacular headland offers stunning ocean views and is home to the world's largest Fur Seal Colony and Seal Rock. You will enjoy boardwalks and gain knowledge of all local Animal, Fauna, and Flora. Visit the world-famous penguin parade and follow along in many different languages in our website app so you don’t miss a thing. Bring an umbrella if rain is forecast.