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Phillip Island Wildlife & Penguin Parade Small Group Tour
Phillip Island Wildlife & Penguin Parade Small Group Tour
Phillip Island Wildlife & Penguin Parade Small Group Tour
Phillip Island Wildlife & Penguin Parade Small Group Tour

Phillip Island Wildlife Adventure and Penguin Parade Tour

By Wildlife Tours Australia
4.4 out of 5
Features
Overview
  • Day trip to experience the natural wonders of Phillip Island
  • Famous nightly Penguin Parade on sands of Summerland Beach
  • Charming spectacle of hundreds of waddling little penguins
  • Australian wildlife encounter Phillip Island Koala Reserve
  • Fur seals at rock formations like the Nobbies & Seal Rocks

Activity location

  • Phillip Island Nature Parks
    • 1019 Ventnor Road
    • 3922, Summerlands, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Immigration Museum - seasonal departure times apply between summer (13:45pm) and winter (11:45am)
    • 400 Flinders Street
    • 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedExpert guided tour of the Phillip Island region
  • What's includedWhat's included Admission to Phillip Island Koala Reserve
  • What's includedWhat's included Admission to Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
  • What's includedWhat's included Australian wildlife sightings
  • What's includedWhat's included On-board wifi and water refill station
  • What's includedWhat's included Live tour commentary provided in English
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from Melbourne
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals not provided
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • 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.
  • We use modern 24-34 seater vehicles, with high back non-reclining seats and seat belts.
  • Alternative pick up locations can be arranged after making your booking by contacting our reservations team on +61393931300.

What you can expect

This Phillip Island tour is an animal lover's dream! Join us on an adventure exploring the beautiful Phillip Island. In one day we will experience a guided ranger journey through the Philip Island Koala Reserve, walk along wild and rugged surf beaches, spot wild Kangaroos and Wallabies, and at the end of the day visit the world-famous Penguin Parade.

Located 140 km southeast of Melbourne, drive to the majestic Phillip Island, home to a little over 7,000 people and over a hundred different species of animals, this is a small Island but it is steeped in significant areas of beauty with scientific, historic, and archaeological interest.

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, the history and relevance of the Reserve, and the last area of natural woodland on the island.

Phillip Island was a favourite hunting fishing and foraging ground of the Yalloc Bulluck, one of the largest clans of the Bunurong people. These first Australians would cross over to the island in the Summer months and during the ‘egging season’, with the abundance of wildlife still here today it is understandable why the area was popular. Evidence of the Yalloc Bulluk’s foraging can be found today, with middens viewable at the Penguin Parade and within the Summerlands National Park. Phillip Island Nature Parks is actively working to enhance visitor understanding and preservation of these areas of cultural significance.

We will take a walk along the boardwalks of ‘The Nobbies’ and have a look to see if we can spot any Little Penguins in their burrows. Follow the walkways around to view ‘The Blowhole’ where waves come crashing up onto the dark volcanic rock. The caves and formations at this naturally craggy peninsula make for many dramatic photos, with the backdrop of Seal Rocks – on a sunny day you might be lucky enough to see Australian Fur Seals basking in the sun.

As the sun begins to set it is time to make your way to the Penguin Parade. The Little Penguins only come out of the water after the sun has gone down so that they can be sure to stay out of the way of any predators in the air above them.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Masks provided
  • Hand sanitiser provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPhillip Island Nature Parks
    • 1019 Ventnor Road
    • 3922, Summerlands, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEImmigration Museum - seasonal departure times apply between summer (13:45pm) and winter (11:45am)
    • 400 Flinders Street
    • 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia