Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne
Overview
Here’s the very best of Victoria’s wildlife experiences. The Penguin Parade is an absolute ‘must’ on every visitor’s itinerary, but this tour gives you so much more.
First stop is Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, where you can get up close to wallabies on the wallaby walk (you may see little joeys peeking out of their mothers’ pouches). Enjoy a ranger providing unique insights and information during the daily koala presentation.
Then we travel on to the spectacular Cape Woolamai Surf Beach. Located on the southern coast of Phillip Island, this beach is exposed to the ocean swells and the surf here is truly impressive. It's also not uncommon to see dolphins or seals swimming in the waters just off the beach.
We also visit the Nobbies and Australia’s largest Fur Seal colony at Seal Rocks. Finally, the ultimate attraction: hundreds of Little Penguins emerging from the ocean and waddling across the beach to their sand dune burrows.
What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Pickup from selected hotels
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- General admission at the Penguin Parade
- Friendly & informative tour guide
- Entry to Moonlit Sanctuary & guided tour of the exhibits
- Meals other than as stated
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup is only available from the list of hotels provided upon checkout.Your pickup will be between 11:00am-12 midday (during daylight savings times, AEDT) or 10:00am-11:00am (during non-daylight savings times, AEST) depending on which location you select. Your exact meeting time will be provided after a booking is placed.This tour returns to Melbourne at approximately 9pm-midnight depending on the season.
What To Expect
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Phillip Island (pass by)
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Cape Woolamai Beach
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Nobbies
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Photography and video are NOT PERMITTED at the Penguin Parade.
- Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board.
- If travelling with an infant, please contact Tour Operator at [email protected] directly and request infant seat.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- WiFi on board.
- Pickup from selected hotels.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- General admission at the Penguin Parade.
- Friendly & informative tour guide.
- Entry to Moonlit Sanctuary & guided tour of the exhibits.
- Meals other than as stated.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Pickup from selected hotels
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- General admission at the Penguin Parade
- Friendly & informative tour guide
- Entry to Moonlit Sanctuary & guided tour of the exhibits
- Meals other than as stated
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Photography and video are NOT PERMITTED at the Penguin Parade.
- Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board.
- If travelling with an infant, please contact Tour Operator at [email protected] directly and request infant seat.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
