Small-Group Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour from Melbourne | La Vacanza Travel

Small-Group Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour from Melbourne

Duration: 12 to 14 hours
Destination: Australia, Victoria, Melbourne
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  • 12 to 14 hours
  • Melbourne
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Here’s the very best of Victoria’s wildlife experiences. The Penguin Parade is an absolute ‘must’ on every visitor’s itinerary, but this tour gives you so much more.

First stop is Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, where you can get up close to wallabies on the wallaby walk (you may see little joeys peeking out of their mothers’ pouches). Enjoy a ranger providing unique insights and information during the daily koala presentation.

Then we travel on to the spectacular Cape Woolamai Surf Beach. Located on the southern coast of Phillip Island, this beach is exposed to the ocean swells and the surf here is truly impressive. It's also not uncommon to see dolphins or seals swimming in the waters just off the beach.

We also visit the Nobbies and Australia’s largest Fur Seal colony at Seal Rocks. Finally, the ultimate attraction: hundreds of Little Penguins emerging from the ocean and waddling across the beach to their sand dune burrows.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale, Victoria 3912 Australia

Encounter famous Australian Wildlife including Kangaroos, Wallabies, bird life, reptiles, Tasmanian Devils and of course Koalas! You may have the opportunity to get up close to a Koala or even cute wallabies*

*Additional fees apply, paid directly to Moonlit Sanctuary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Cape Woolamai Beach, Phillip Island, Victoria Australia

Spend some time getting sand between your toes at this spectacular beach on the southern coast of Phillip Island. Exposed to the ocean's swells, the surf here is impressive and it's not uncommon to see dolphins or seals swimming just off the beach.

Duration: 20 minutes

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

Explore the boardwalks to enjoy panoramic coastal views. Search for Australia's largest fur seal colony! These playful creatures can often be found lazing on the rocks or hunting for food.

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Word-famous Penguin Parade. Our guides give you plenty of time to enjoy the brand new visitors centre, packed full of interesting displays on the adorable Little Penguins. Take some time to wander the paths and boardwalks for a chance to see penguins in their burrows. And of course, enjoy the spectacle of the 'parade' at dusk!

Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions
  • Friendly & informative tour guide
  • Pickup from selected hotels
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry to Moonlit Sanctuary & guided tour of the exhibits
  • WiFi on board
  • General admission at the Penguin Parade
  • Entry/Admission - Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
  • Entry/Admission - Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade

Exclusions
  • Meals other than as stated
  • Gratuities
  • Photography and video are NOT PERMITTED at the Penguin Parade
  • Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • If travelling with an infant, please contact Tour Operator directly and request infant seat
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup is only available from the list of hotels provided upon checkout.

Your pickup will be between 11:00am-12 midday (during daylight savings times, AEDT) or 10:00am-11:00am (during non-daylight savings times, AEST) depending on which location you select. Your exact meeting time will be provided after a booking is placed.

This tour returns to Melbourne at approximately 9pm-midnight depending on the season.

Voucher info

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

Duration

12 to 14 hours


User's Reviews

Noah_S

26 Mar, 2024

I’ll preface this by saying it was organized well, our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and the bus was comfortable (and wifi equipped which was amazing). We also got to make friends with the others in our group. Definitely was a huge plus to have a small group. The beach houses were cool to see, looks really good for instagram and the story behind them was interesting. But my first favorite part of the day was the wildlife sanctuary, where I got the opportunity to interact with animals like a koala, kangaroos, wallabies, etc. I’ll admit I felt like a Disney princess, and I would do it a million times over if given the chance. Now as amazing as that was, nothing would come close to the spectacle that was the penguin parade. It didn’t look like we had the most penguins show up during our time there, but just to simply see this natural wonder in real life was truly a once in a lifetime experience. It felt out of a movie, to see these little penguins wash ashore and waddle their way back home after weeks at sea. It was an honor to be part of their journey, and next time I’m in Melbourne, I plan on visiting them again.

Darren_E

24 Mar, 2024

Absolutely wonderful! The Moonlit Sanctuary was just incredible, loved feeding all the adorable animals. The Penguin parade was so much fun, my only regret is people who didn't listen to the park rangers. Loved the experience!

Anthi_M

24 Mar, 2024

Nice tour! We got to see many attractions while heading towards philip island Frank was an amazing tour guide!

Marilyn_S

22 Mar, 2024

Great day lots to see enroute to the island and then a lovely penguin experience. A sure thing every night. Not like Whale watching

LEONGGEOK_C

21 Mar, 2024

The whole journey was enjoyable and well planned. However will prefer to allow us to upgrade to premium tickets. Besides this is my 4th time visiting Penguin Parade and last few times were wonderful as we saw hundreds penguins coming up from shore. This time only manage to see less than a hundred and no passage way like before for penguins to walk along the boardwalk. A bit disappointed.

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