Luxury Private Phillip Island Penguin Plus Tour from Melbourne

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About this activity

Experience one of Australia’s most iconic wildlife encounters on this private Phillip Island tour from Melbourne. Travel in comfort in a luxury Mercedes vehicle with your own guide as you explore coastal scenery and native wildlife at a relaxed pace.

Start with a photo stop at the colourful Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes before heading to see Australian wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary.

Continue to the dramatic coastal boardwalks at The Nobbies before the highlight of the day at the world-famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade, where little penguins return from the ocean at sunset.

Why travellers choose this tour

Private experience – just your group and a dedicated guide
Luxury Mercedes vehicle for maximum comfort and space
Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests and pace
Premium Phillip Island Penguin Parade viewing
Visit Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes and The Nobbies

Start time varies between 10:00 am (winter) and 1:00 pm (summer) depending on sunset.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–11
Guide: English
Operated by: Awesome Leisure Group

Ages: Adults (8–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Dinner
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: WIFI

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Melbourne

1 min

Return to your accommodation
Stop 2

30 min

Visit the famous Bathing boxes and walk on one of Melbourne's premium beaches. This is a great photo opportunity to add to your collection
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

2 hours Admission included

Get a close-up with some Australian native animals with a chance to feed or pet them. This is an excellent stop for families on our way to the Island.
The Nobbies Centre

40 min

We stop here to view some of the penguins' nesting burrows and stop along the way to view wildlife in the vicinity. Look out for kangaroos, wallabies and swans as they roam freely.
Penguin Parade

1 h 30 min Admission included

The home of the penguins and the main attraction. Penguin arrival time varies by season. Penguin Premium Viewing

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Parkville Place Apartments
City East Motel
Parkville Motel
Collingwood Accommodation Melbourne
Brighton Savoy
Royal Derby Hotel
BreakFree Bell City
Guiding Star Hotel Motel
Avani Melbourne Box Hill Residences
Southern Cross Botanica
Best Western Plus The Tudor-Box Hill
Clarion Suites Gateway

and 299 more pickup points

Please message pickup address after booking

Using your ticket

You will receive a message via WhatsApp with your pickup a day before your tour. Depending on the bus route, Pick-up will start at 6:30

Bookings made after 8 pm the night before must message via WhatsApp +61410088726 for time allocation.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We do not pick up outside Melbourne CBD, Southbank, Port Melbourne , Station Pier
Not recommended for travellers with walking or mobility problems