PENGUIN PARADE & KOALA HIGHLIGHTS
Adult Price
$115.00
$140.00
Child Price
$95.00
$100.00
FARE INCLUSIONS
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- National park fees
- Penguins Parade entry fees
- Friendly informative tour guide/driver
- Foreign language commentary app available (Please ask our friendly staff for further information)
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UPGRADE OPTIONS
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- Penguins Plus – Located in a ‘high penguin traffic area’ and will place you in the best position to see the Little Penguins as they emerge from the ocean on their journey home. With a local ranger on hand providing informative commentary, you won’t miss a moment of the wonderful spectacle. Adults $35 Children $25 (no charge for children under 4 years)
- Underground Viewing area – Watch the Penguin Parade at eye level. Enjoy the closest possible viewing of them in their natural habitat, while being undercover and out of the elements. Adults $50 Children $25
- Guided Ranger Tour – Join a ranger guide for an informative journey through the penguin colony, enjoying their commentary through a headset. Take your seat in the beachfront viewing stand where you will see the penguins emerging from the water and crossing the beach. Adults $80
TOUR DETAILS
| TOUR OPERATES | Daily |
| TOUR DEPARTS | 10:00AM (April – October) 11:00AM (November – March) |
| TOUR RETURNS | Approximately 10:30PM – 12:00PM (Seasonal) |
| TOUR TYPE | Small Group Tour |
| TOUR CODE | AT-1 |
| LANGUAGES AVAILABLE | English, Español, Italiano, Nederlands, Português, français, Deutsche, 中文, 日本語, 한국어 |
INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR TOUR OPERATOR
We only work with high quality, experienced and reliable tour operators. You will receive information about the operator of this tour in a confirmation email once you have completed your reservation.
WHAT TO BRING
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Camera
- Water Bottle
- Jacket and warm clothing
FITNESS REQUIREMENTS
- Low level of fitness required
CHILDREN
- Child prices are from children age 4 – 12 years old
- This tour does not carry children under the age of 4 years old. If you are travelling with a child under 4 years of age, we recommend the large coach option. To view the details of this tour, please click here.
- Please provide the children ages in the notes when you make a booking
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Sunset at the Penguin Parade
- Intimate Interaction with Koalas
- Hand-feed Kangaroos and Wallabies
- Visit Seal Rocks at the Nobbies
- Coastal Beach Walks or Chocolate Shop
- Phillip Island award winning Visitor Centre
OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR
The Penguin Parade Phillip Island Tour is only a short 90-minute drive from Melbourne. Throughout this tour, you will have the opportunity to visit many spectacular destinations, including the Maru Animal Park, Woolamai Beach, The Nobbies, and of course the famous Penguin Parade.
The Penguin Parade Phillip Island Tour begins with a drive out to Maru Wildlife Park. At Maru, you will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of Australia’s native wildlife including koalas and kangaroos. You will also have the opportunity to hand feed Australian Eastern Grey Kangaroos.
From Maru, we head out towards San Remo, where we cross over the only bridge that enables access to Phillip Island. Phillip Island is a picturesque isle off the coast of southern Victoria, famous for its sandy beaches, cliffs, and variety of wildlife.
Next, we travel to Woolamai Beach, one of Phillip Island’s major surfing beaches. At Woolamai, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a coastal walk whilst watching the crashing waves on the shore.
From Woolamai, we jump back in the bus, for a short drive out to The Nobbies. At the Nobbies, take the time to visit the brand new marine centre and go on a boardwalk to witness stunning rocky coastal views, whilst spotting fury seals.
Now it’s time for the main attraction of the Penguin Parade Phillip Island Tour! Of course, it’s the Penguin Parade. Sit back and relax as some of the world’s smallest penguins emerge from the sea and waddle into their burrows. The Penguin Parade is a once in a lifetime, unforgettable experience.
Join us, as we discover many of Phillip Island’s popular tourist destinations, including Maru Wildlife Park, The Nobbies, and of course, the famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
HOTEL PICKUPS
Hotel pick-ups are available from the designated location listed below. Please select your prefered location and let us know in the notes when you book.
Please note: the times listed below are an approximate time of pick-up, the exact time will be shown on your confirmation email.
Departure times are subject to seasonal changes, due to daylight savings time difference.
| Location | Address | Time-Summer | Time-Winter |
| Adina Melbourne | 189 Queen Street Melbourne | 12:10pm | 10:10am |
| Base Backpackers St Kilda | 17 Carlisle Street St Kilda | 12:30pm | 10:30am |
| Crown Promenade | Queensbridge St and Whiteman St Melbourne | 12:20pm | 10:20am |
| Habitat HQ | 333 St Kilda Road St Kilda | 12:35pm | 10:35am |
| Holiday Inn Melbourne | Cnr Spencer St and Flinders Ln Melbourne | 12:15pm | 10:15am |
| Hotel Discovery | 167 Franklin Street Melbourne | 11:40am | 9:40am |
| Ibis Hotel Therry Street | 15-21 Therry Street Melbourne | 11:35am | 9:35am |
| Immigration Museum | Cnr Flinders St and Market St Melbourne | 11:50am | 9:50am |
| Pegasus Apartment | 206 A’Beckett St Melbourne | 11:45am | 9:45am |
| Pullman Albert Park | 65 Queens Rd Albert Park | 12:25pm | 10:25am |
| Regent Theatre | 191 Collins St Melbourne | 12:05pm | 10:05am |
| Space Hotel | Cnr Russell and McKenzie Street Melbourne | 11:30am | 9:30am |
| St Paul’s Cathedral | Cnr Flinders and Swanston Street Melbourne | 11:55am | 9:55am |
| Windsor Hotel | 111 Spring Street Melbourne | 12:00pm | 10:00am |
| YHA Metro | 78 Howard Street North Melbourne | 11:25am | 9:25am |
