Phillip Island Penguin and Koala Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne | La Vacanza Travel

Phillip Island Penguin and Koala Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne

Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Australia, Victoria, Melbourne
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  • 8 hours 30 minutes
  • Melbourne
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Take in the spectacular Phillip Island Penguin Parade as you watch the colony of Little Penguins crosses the shoreline from the ocean. Heading out to Penguin Parade, we begin our day at a Koala Reserve to meet some furry Australian favourites. Take a tour and get up close and personal with our native Australian wildlife. Travel to Phillip Island Nature Parks, known for its natural beauty, sandy beaches, rugged cliffs and unique wildlife experiences. The island is home to a colony of around 32,000 little penguins. Phillip Island Tour is one of the popular and must-watch tourist attractions in Victoria.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Phillip Island Nature Parks - Koala Reserve, 1810 Phillip Island Tourist Road, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia

It is only a 1hr 45min drive from Melbourne directly to Phillip Island. On arrival you will be greeted by Phillip Island Nature Parks Ranger for a guided walk through Phillip Island’s Koala Reserve. You will be given a presentation about Koalas, history and relevance of the Reserve and the last area of natural woodland on the island.

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Cape Woolamai, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island, Victoria

Phillip Island boasts a population of approximately 15,000 which is boosted during the busy tourist seasons. There are three main settlements being Cape Woolamai, New Haven & Cowes. Our stop at Cape Woolamai beach is seasonal subject to weather permitting.

Stop At: Cowes, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria

Generally, we make time to wander through the coastal township of Cowes. Sheltered alongside the calm Westernport Bay this township was named after Cowes on the Isle of White. Beautiful seaside scenery, unique stores to peak into and many nice restaurants to purchase food.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: The Nobbies Centre, 1320 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia

Next, we arrive at the Nobbies Rocks where we take you on an optional guided walk down the boardwalks to see the rocky coast and spot Penguins nesting in their burrows. Then we travel along the Phillip Island backroads through Phillip Island Penguin Habitat. Enjoy incredible views of the coastal cliffs on your way to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade, 1019 Ventnor Rd Summerlannds Estate, Summerlands, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia

The main attraction of Phillip Island tour has always been the Little Penguins doing their daily ritual of penguin parade. These little friends are the smallest of its kind in the world. Enjoy sunset at the Visitor Information Centre and choose the right seat to have a great view of the main spectacles of the day — the Penguin Parade!

Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Admission to Phillip Island Nature Park with Penguin Parade (general viewing)
  • Admission to Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve
  • Comprehensive live commentary in a fun and social atmosphere
  • Experienced local driver guide to assist you throughout the day
  • Air-conditioned new midi-coach travel
  • Entry/Admission - Phillip Island Nature Parks - Koala Reserve
  • Entry/Admission - Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade

Exclusions
  • Meals not included, guests will have an opportunity to support locals and buy lunch along the way.
  • Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
  • Travel insurance is highly recommended
  • Personal expenses

Additional Info

  • No photography or filming is permitted at the Penguin Parade. Penguins have sensitive eyes and a bright, sudden flash or unusual light can frighten or disorientate a penguin.
  • Child fare prices apply from 0 to 12 years old. Infants aged 0 to 4 are not permitted to travel on adult laps and must be safely restrained within a child protective seat. Infant protective seats are free of charge and must be requested at time of booking.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Limited storage space on our vehicle, baggage kept to 1 x 5-7kg day bag per person. Our vehicles are not wheelchair, prams or child stroller accessible please refrain from bring on tour.
  • Service animals allowed
  • Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the time of year you are travelling and have packed adequate clothing.
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Immigration Museum (Museums Victoria), 400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours 30 minutes

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Voyager610627

08 Apr, 2024

This day trip was even better than I had hoped. Our guide, Craig (and stuffed platypus Barry, who made it really easy to identify the correct bus) was amazing. Craig was very responsive to the group, unfailingly pleasant and shared just the right amount of information about what we were going to see. I appreciated that we had time to wander on our own at each location. It was amazing seeing koalas up close at the Koala Reserve and Craig made sure we knew to look out for wallabies as well. The Nobbies was a beautiful spot and we spotted several young penguins in their burrows as well as enjoying the stunning views from the boardwalk. The highlight, of course, was the Penguin Parade, and the experience was even better than anticipated. Watching the penguins come out of the ocean was truly magical and observing them even closer from the boardwalks as they made their way up the “penguin highway” or lingered outside their burrows was incredible. I found the bus seats a little uncomfortable but this did not diminish the fantastic trip that this was.

M_D

04 Apr, 2024

The tour was perfect ! It suited us well, as we got into the city early morning and we could still take this tour in the afternoon. It covered all that we wanted to see. The tour guide was very informative, pleasant, bubbly and full of energy.

Sharmila_C

04 Apr, 2024

The Koala reserve was lovely and so was the penguin parade. All in all a wonderful experience. Highly recommended.

fischermicki

16 Mar, 2024

David, our guide, was very knowledgeable and handled the bus driving well. Driving completely around the supper location, pointing out places to eat. We were given plenty of time to see Koalas and supper, one hour each. A quick stop at the Nobbies so the David could get us back to the Penguin Parade. Allowing us time to get good seats. Side tip: sit along the outer edges of the seating area for best viewing. All seats are good but the penguins make their way up the sides. The only criticism, is the bus air conditioning didn't work the best in the back of the bus. It made the 2 hours to the first stop uncomfortable, especially the sunny side of the bus.

cheri_c

05 Mar, 2024

Our Phillip island tour with Koala stop was amazing. Our bus driver made the trip so incredibly enjoyable with her upbeat personality and excitement over the little penguins. Would highly recommend this tour to everyone.

User's Picture Gallery

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Guide was amazing.

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Fun, heartwarming and stunning scenery

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Wonderful tour to see the penguins!

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Well worth it

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Wonderful wildlife

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Great tour!

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Fast paced but saw a lot!

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Wallabys & Penguins

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Most awesome tour for penguins and koalas

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Sunset at Phillip Island.

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