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Yarra River

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Penguin ParadeAttraction in Phillip Island, Australia

Healesville SanctuaryAttraction in Healesville, Australia

Koala Conservation ReserveAttraction in Phillip Island, Australia

Peninsula Hot SpringsAttraction in Fingal, Victoria, Australia

Phillip Island Chocolate FactoryAttraction in Gippsland, Australia

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From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos

4.5700846 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.5700846 out of 5 stars
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From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos
4.5700846 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.5700846 out of 5 stars
1063 reviews
Likely to sell out

Head out for a day trip around Phillip Island from Melbourne. Visit the Brighton Beach Boxes, Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, Nobbies Boardwalk, and Phillip Island Penguin Parade.

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Duration 12 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Please wait in the hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to scheduled pickup time.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Ed – United States

Overall, great value. Unfortunately, the van’s air conditioning unit wasn’t working properly and so it was warm in the van.

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Ayesha – Australia

I booked this day trip from Melbourne as a birthday present for my boyfriend. He flew over from Ireland to visit. We had wonderful weather for the day. Our guide Dirk was so friendly and funny. We had a wonderful time at the moonlit sanctuary and the penguin parade stole the show. So worth going. Was a very special day with no stress about driving just hopping on and off our bus at each stop. Couldn’t recommend more.

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Highlights

  • Experience the beauty of Australia's southern coast on a day trip from Melbourne
  • Witness penguins emerge from the water and head to their burrows
  • See native wildlife, including kangaroos, koalas, emus, and more
  • Take photos of the iconic Brighton Beach Boxes
  • Walk along the Nobbies Boardwalk and enjoy the coastal views

Full description

Spend the day exploring Phillip Island and Brighton Beach on this day trip from Melbourne. See native wildlife at the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park and coastal views at Brighton Beach, Nobbies Boardwalk, and Phillip Island Penguin Parade.

Start the day by being picked up by an air-conditioned vehicle and head to Brighton Beach. Explore the area and take photos of the iconic Brighton beach boxes. From here, you can also see views of the Melbourne skyline.


Next is a visit to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park. Here you will experience the magic of Australia's native wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary, where you'll meet adorable koalas, playful kangaroos, and other fascinating creatures in a natural bushland setting. There will be time to purchase lunch here before driving to the next location.


Stop at Nobbies Tourist and Information Center to learn about Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rock precinct. Then walk along Nobbies Boardwalk and enjoy coastal views.


After a relaxing walk along Nobbies Boardwalk, visit Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Purchase dinner before watching the penguins emerge from the rolling waves and make their way across the sand to their burrows. From here, head back to Melbourne and be dropped off at your accommodation.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance fees
  • Tour guide
  • Food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

  • Umbrella
  • Headphones
  • Charged Smartphone

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • The live guide will be in English, additional languages can follow the tour through the local partner's app.
  • Pick up from your choice of Melbourne CBD location and times will be confirmed once the booking is completed and 24 hours prior to the tour
  • If you are a solo traveler, not staying in the city, or book the day before the tour you will be sent to a central pickup and drop-off point
  • Bring an umbrella if rain has been forecasted
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From $96.38 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 1063 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Ed – United StatesApril 28, 2025 – Verified booking
Overall, great value. Unfortunately, the van’s air conditioning unit wasn’t working properly and so it was warm in the van.
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Ayesha – AustraliaApril 21, 2025 – Verified booking
I booked this day trip from Melbourne as a birthday present for my boyfriend. He flew over from Ireland to visit. We had wonderful weather for the day. Our guide Dirk was so friendly and funny. We had a wonderful time at the moonlit sanctuary and the penguin parade stole the show. So worth going. Was a very special day with no stress about driving just hopping on and off our bus at each stop. Couldn’t recommend more.
M
Maria – United KingdomApril 14, 2025 – Verified booking
Nathan our tour guide was brilliant, he was very knowledgeable

Product ID: 391251

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