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Small-Group Phillip Island Afternoon Day Trip from Melbourne

4.8 (324)
Southbank, AU
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Small-Group Phillip Island Afternoon Day Trip from Melbourne

4.8 (324)
Southbank, AU
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Experience the wonders of Australia's native wildlife on this small-group Phillip Island Afternoon Day Trip from Melbourne. Start at Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park, where you'll meet and interact with koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes, and an array of colorful birds and reptiles. Then, head to the Nobbies to witness the largest colony of fur seals in Australia. But the real highlight of the tour comes at the world-famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Watch as the adorable little penguins arrive ashore, dressed in their tuxedos, and make their way to one of the largest penguin colonies in Australia. It's a magical sight that will leave you in awe. Depending on the time of year, you can even explore Phillip Island at your own pace. With a small-group of only 11 passengers, this personalized tour ensures a truly memorable experience.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 8 hours
  • Suitable for 1-11 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Interacting with Australian native animals at Moonlit Sanctuary
  • Visiting the largest colony of fur seals in Australia at the Nobbies
  • Witnessing the world-famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade
  • Marveling at the stunning flightless penguins up close
  • Having the option to explore Phillip Island at your own pace
  • Nobbies and Seal Rock
  • Moonlit Sanctuary
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Selected City Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

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Introduction

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Australia's wildlife on the Small-Group Phillip Island Afternoon Day Trip from Melbourne. This tour allows you to get up close and personal with a wide variety of native animals at the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park. From cuddly koalas to hopping kangaroos, you'll have the unique opportunity to interact with these iconic Australian creatures.

What to expect?

During this tour, you can expect to witness one of nature's most enchanting spectacles - the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island. As the sun sets, you'll be mesmerized as hundreds of adorable little penguins arrive ashore, waddling their way to their burrows in one of the largest penguin colonies in Australia. It's a truly magical sight that will leave you in awe of these flightless birds.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for nature lovers and animal enthusiasts of all ages. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast or simply want to witness the unique beauty of Australia's fauna, this experience is sure to delight. Families, couples, and solo travelers alike will find joy in interacting with the friendly creatures at Moonlit Sanctuary and being captivated by the penguin parade at Phillip Island.

Why book this?

This small-group tour offers an intimate and personalized experience, limited to only 11 passengers. With a knowledgeable guide providing live commentary, you'll gain insights into the fascinating world of Australian wildlife. From the stunning coastal views at the Nobbies to the heartwarming interactions with koalas and kangaroos, every moment of this tour is filled with excitement and wonder.

Good to know

Please note that food and drinks are not included in the tour, so be sure to bring some snacks or purchase them at the stops along the way. Additionally, gratuities are not included, so if you feel that your guide has provided an exceptional experience, it's customary to show your appreciation. Depending on the time of year, you may also have the option to explore Phillip Island at your own pace during free time.

Reviews

Travelers who have experienced the Small-Group Phillip Island Afternoon Day Trip rave about the unforgettable moments they had with the native animals at Moonlit Sanctuary. Many highlight the joy of seeing the penguins up close during the Penguin Parade, describing it as a truly magical experience. The small-group setting and knowledgeable guides also receive high praise, ensuring that every guest feels well taken care of and informed throughout the journey. Overall, the reviews reflect a high level of satisfaction and appreciation for this unique wildlife tour.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

See Australia’s unique wildlife

Admission Included

The Nobbies

watch

Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade

The new visitor centre provides more information about the Little Penguins, souvenir shop and cafe. Here you will see the penguin parade. Times vary depending on season between 90 minutes and two hours.

Admission Included

Reviews

(324)

4.8 (324)

Adventure36225437552

The tour takes you to the amazing and quiet Moonlit Sanctuary, where you can feed wallabies and see koalas, kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, dingos, emus, local birds, etc. Then you get to see spectacular views of the coast and finally the penguin parade, which is incredible but true. The guide Travis is super knowledgeable, kind, and knows a lot about nature and animals. Highly recommended tour and guide.

Marjorie_M

Seeing the penguins, and learning so much from Travis. We learnt lots of new facts and saw lots of wildlife.

Bipin_M

Seeing peguins coming out night and noise they make and finding their family and also driving through and seeing kangaroos

Jeffrey_O

Great tour. We all very much enjoyed the visit to Phillip Island as well as stopping at the conservation center to see the wallabies and koalas. Everything was well organized and smooth. Our guide was excellent!

Clare_P

i love my tour guide, his name is Allan, he is so funny and gives so much information about the places where we go. I definitely recommend my friends if they go on the day tour in Melbourne or anywhere else in Aussie.

JohnD_P

Fred our guide made this a three star (almost 4!) experience, without him it might have barely made two stars. He was a wealth of information and interesting and funny stoies; and he went out of his way to make our near midnight drop off convenient. The animal exhibit was hot and dusty, with most of the animals laying torpid in the shade. We did get to feed a few wallabies and briefly catch the Tasmanian devil when he came out of his log for a drink of water. We saw more and closer wildlife as we drove around the Penguin peninsula - though that was only wallabies and geese. Though we bought the "plus" Penguin viewing experience, every seat was NOT a "good seat". The viewing area was crowded and only those who suffered the hard board seating an hour early could see well (those on the very front). Not that that made much of a difference as only about 100 penguins passed that location on this night. In all, the rangers reported around 220 for both viewing areas, FAR SHORT of the hundreds to thousands many reviews gush over.

Thomas_B

Good day touring Philips Island and Moonlit Sanctuary. It was a busy day, as it was Easter Friday. Unfortunately, it was not the best season for seeing the Pequin Parade, as there was fewer sequins the normal.

Zoe_F

Although the numbers were low it was worth seeing the penguin parade as the waddle up the beach to their burrows.

andynevin

This was a great tour with our excellent and very knowledgeable guide and driver Travis. He went out of his way to make sure we saw everything and had the best experience possible. After visiting the Moonlit Sanctuary and getting close up to Koala bears and Wallaby's we visited Woolamai Surf Beach and had a short stroll on the boardwalk at Nobbies. After dinner at the Penguin viewing location (at our own expense) we walked down to the viewing platform and as darkness fell we watched the amazing scene of at least a thousand penguins arriving from the sea and walking onto the beach before heading off to their burrows. Again a big thank you to Travis for getting us back to Melbourne afterwards quickly and providing further information on the way. We would highly recommend this tour.

A3433WNlesliec

Great trip with Travis who was very informative throughout the trip. Visit to moonlit sanctuary gets you close up with Kangaroos, wallabies, koala. Then onto coffee shop for delicious coffee and cake. Cowes for dinner, then onto the main event watching the penguin parade. Throughout the journey Travis regularly pointed out wildlife and we were lucky to see several wedge tailed eagles. Highly recommend this tour.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-05 03:04
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