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Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour from Melbourne
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour from Melbourne
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour from Melbourne
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour from Melbourne
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour from Melbourne

Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour from Melbourne

By Bunyip Tours
9.2 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$157 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

In just one extraordinary day, experience two of Victoria’s top wildlife attractions: the Nobbies and Seal Rocks, with one of Australia's largest colony of fur seals; and the nightly Penguin Parade, where little penguins pop out of the water and waddle across the beach to their burrows.

At the Nobbies and Seal Rocks, the clifftop boardwalk opens up breathtaking views of Phillip Island’s wild south coast, and there are further lookout points among natural sea bird gardens which have spectacular flowering displays in spring.

Then witness Victoria’s largest colony of little penguins in the nightly Penguin Parade. As dusk falls, hundreds of little penguins splash out of the water onto the beach, making their way to their burrows. They feed at sea and return to their burrows to mate, care for their young and to moult.

Activity location

  • The Nobbies
    • 1320 Ventnor Rd
    • 3922, Summerlands, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Flinders Street & Market Street
    • 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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General Viewing
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Starting time: 1:45 pm
Price details
NZ$156.50 x 1 AdultNZ$156.50
Total
Price is NZ$156.50
Until Sun, 6 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGeneral viewing entry fees at the Penguin Parade
  • What's includedWhat's includedPark Entry Fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedWiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedFriendly & informative tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Photography and video are NOT PERMITTED at the Penguin Parade
  • Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
  • This tour returns to Melbourne at approximately 9pm-12am depending on the season

Activity itinerary

The Nobbies
  • 15m
Views of Phillip Island's rugged south coast and home to Australia's largest fur seal colony.
Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
World famous Penguin Parade. Enjoy the brand new visitors centre and learn about the daily lives of the Little Penguins. Take a stroll along the paths and boardwalks trying to spot a Penguin who may have stayed behind from the days fishing and is snuggled up in their burrow. As dusk falls, watch as bands of Penguins come ashore and waddle up Summerland Beach.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESThe Nobbies
    • 1320 Ventnor Rd
    • 3922, Summerlands, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEFlinders Street & Market Street
    • 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

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10.0 out of 10

Doraiswamy_R

Reviewed on Viator
21 Jan 2025
The bus ride itself was a unique experience with Alisha driving us all the way and telling us about the different places on the way. And the penguin parade at the end was just spectacular
10.0 out of 10

Andrea_G

Reviewed on Viator
23 Oct 2024
We really enjoyed this experience. Our driver/guide was excellent and the Penguin Parade was so amazing I don’t have words. Loved it.
10.0 out of 10

Ramunas_K

Reviewed on Viator
19 Sept 2024
Absolutely worth it, experience of a lifetime to see world's smallest penguins returning from the sea to their burrows after sunset.
10.0 out of 10

John_C

Reviewed on Viator
22 Mar 2024
Excellent experience! Really enjoyed it. A brilliant afternoon/evening out from Melbourne. Superb scenery, too.
10.0 out of 10

Shirley_S

Reviewed on Viator
8 Mar 2024
Phillip island is a beautiful spot, developed keeping wildlife in mind, while allowing people to get close to see them. Our guide Frank was very entertaining and knowledgeable!
10.0 out of 10

Cristiana_B

Reviewed on Viator
29 Feb 2024
Great excursion with Go West tours! Bluey our guide made the whole experience even more entertaining and informative!
8.0 out of 10

Lauren_H

Reviewed on Viator
20 Feb 2024
Great trip overall and got to see the town and a few extra sights. Nice if you want a half day trip. We got to the parade about 45 minutes before the penguins came out of the water and it was already packed so we didn’t get the best seats. I’d recommend paying extra for the exclusive view if you really want to see them and bring binoculars or go on your own and arrive pretty early.
10.0 out of 10

Yueer_J

Reviewed on Viator
9 Aug 2023
This trip is incredible. It’s safe and you can observe the wild lives along the way. Our guide John is very professional and keep us back to city on time. Do not drink too much water before the trip as it takes around two hours to get to the first stop on the island. Must bring warm clothes as the wind on the island at night is killing.
10.0 out of 10

Lori C

Reviewed on Viator
25 Feb 2020
We opted for the ranger guided tour for the penguin parade. We didn’t realize all the other activities. We stopped at the Moonlit Sanctuary for an our and had time to see Australian animals up close. We then went to the Nobbies, for beautiful scenery and a stop in Cowes for dinner. I would have liked a little more time at the Penguin parade as the gift shop was very nice but no time to shop. We met our ranger and in a small group of 8 she equipped us with binoculars and headset and guided us to great seats. We saw hundreds of penguins come out of the water and later followed along the path they were taking. It was great. I do not believe the general admission folks could see what we saw, they were too far away. It was definitely worth the premium. Our guide Paul who drove us was also excellent. The only disappointment was no photos allowed.
6.0 out of 10

Leslie W

Reviewed on Viator
3 Feb 2020
Seeing the parade of Penguins is a worthwhile tourist experience. We did not realize the afternoon tour would stretch to midnight. One has to be at the Island sight at night to see them. After we did the tour, we were informed by our hotel staff that one could see Penguins on a local beach without charge. The tour would have been better and would not have taken so long if it just had the Penguin parade. The animal park we stopped at was low end and not as nice as many others. The tour director was both caring and a nervous wellie. He made us think that we would not have time to stop for dinner which led us to order poor quality food at the park. We thereafter went to a small town where we had plenty of time to order food from a variety of restaurants. Keep in mind that the initial tour advertised has upgrades giving better locations for viewing. They are worth while, but one needs to arrive early for good placement.

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