Tour Phillip Island and See the Penguin Parade - From Melbourne

Tour Phillip Island and See the Penguin Parade - From Melbourne

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Highlights

Brighton Beach's colorful cabins
Meet Australia's iconic animals at Moonlit Sanctuary
The coastal scenery of Cape Woolamai (in summer)
The unique spectacle of the Penguin Parade at sunse

Essential information *

Duration
11 hours

Languages

Korean
English
Portuguese
Chinese
Italian
Arabic
Russian
Thai
German
Malay
French
Japanese
Spanish

Starting time
10:00 AM

Description

Experience a memorable day on Phillip Island and witness the famous Penguin Parade at sunset!

Your day will begin with a first stop at Brighton Beach to admire the iconic colorful beach huts lining the shore. These charming structures have become one of the visual symbols of the region.

You will then continue to the Moonlit Sanctuary, a natural wildlife park where you can get close to Australia's native animals in a preserved setting. You'll see kangaroos, koalas, emus, and many other species in an environment that closely resembles their natural habitat.

During the summer season, you’ll enjoy a visit to Cape Woolamai, known for its dramatic cliffs and breathtaking coastal views. It’s a perfect spot for photos and taking in the island’s natural beauty.

In the evening, you’ll head to the beaches of Phillip Island for one of the most anticipated moments of the day: the Penguin Parade. You’ll watch hundreds of little penguins emerge from the ocean and waddle up the beach to their burrows just after sunset. A unique and moving sight, observed under strict guidelines to ensure the animals’ protection.

At the end of the day, you’ll return to Melbourne, concluding the excursion.

Options

The penguin parade is an event observed by hundreds of people. During your reservation, we therefore ask you to choose from one of the following options:
 

Standard Observation Position
During the parade you will be allocated to the stands near to the beach with the general public.
 

Comfort Observation Point
During the parade you will be allocated to the offshore platform perfectly positioned close to the penguins (limited to only 208 people). 

Important information

  • Seasonal activity: Cape Woolamai only during the summer season
  • Availability: every day (except in exceptional cases)
  • Duration: between 9 and 12 hours depending on the season
  • Meeting time and place: pick-up at your Melbourne hotel between 10:00 and 12:00, exact time will be reconfirmed after booking
  • Presentation of ticket voucher mandatory to participate in the activity
  • Written and spoken information available in 16 languages via the free mobile app - remember to bring your headphones
  • Free Wi-Fi connection on board the vehicle
  • The activity will be maintained even in the event of rain
  • Photography is forbidden after sunset during the Penguin Parade for the respect of the animals

Included

  • Discovery of the most beautiful sites in Phillip Island
  • The chance to witness the “Penguin Parade”
  • Admission to the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
  • WiFi access on the bus
  • The services of a professional guide (commentary in English)
  • The use of an audio-guide during the guided tour (available in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean and Thai)
  • Return transport from Melbourne (from the main meeting point or your hotel)

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Tips (optional)
  • All other extras

Reviews

4.67

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