The Penguin Parade sees hundreds (sometimes thousands) of little penguins crossing the shore in one of natures true spectacles and is not to be missed. Enjoy nature walks along stunning beaches, boardwalks and coastlines that will capture your soul.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 10 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Audio guide
- Chinese, Spanish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese
Experience
Highlights
- Explore an Australian Wildlife Park
- Visit Woolamai Beach
- See a grand prix circuit
- Experience Swan Lake
- Visit Seal rocks
- See the Nobbies
- See Summerlands Peninsular
- Experience Penguin parade
Full description
After pick-up from your accommodation in central Melbourne or St Kilda, journey out through the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne to the small country town of Tooradin. Continue above the top of Westernport Bay and stop at Maru Koala and Wildlife Park. Here you will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with Australian wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, emus, dingos, wombats and of course, koalas.
You’ll also have the option to have your photo taken with a koala (not included, pay at the time) and hand feed kangaroos! From here it is a short drive to Phillip Island where you’ll make your way to the spectacular views of Cape Woolamai and Woolamai Beach. Walk along the beach, dip your feet in or sit back and relax. A short drive along the island will take you to the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. The far western end of the Island is some of the most spectacular coast line in Australia, featuring the ancient volcano remains known as The Nobbies.
Then, go along the coastline spotting wallabies in the wild on the way to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Settle yourself into the little penguin’s environment as you watch them come ashore for the night, waddling next to and underneath the boardwalks. It’s a beautiful and heart rendering experience that will stay with you forever.
Includes
- Park
- Entry fees
- Wildlife viewing
- Friendly and informative guide
- Inner-city pick-up
- Drop off service
- Meals & Snacks
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Meet outside the Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, on the corner of Market St, at 11:45 AM (winter) and 1:45 PM (summer).
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What to bring
- Warm clothing
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
Not allowed
- Pets
- Cameras
- Luggage or large bags
- Alcohol and drugs
