Phillip Island: Golden Hour Penguin Express Tour w/ Island Pickup

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Golden Hour at Nobbies — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Penguin Parade — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

***Important - this tour DOES NOT depart from Melbourne, pickup is only included from Phillip Island***

Experience the magic of Phillip Island's world-famous Little Penguins at sunset on this expertly guided small-group tour. Departing from your Phillip Island or San Remo accommodation, journey through golden-hour coastal landscapes, encounter native Australian wildlife, and witness thousands of penguins waddle ashore at the iconic Penguin Parade.

Perfect for short-stay visitors and nature enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable Victorian wildlife experience with premium comfort and authentic local guiding.

Skip the hassle of planning logistics and let expert local guides showcase the best of Phillip Island Nature Parks, Cowes coastal village, and Bass Strait's dramatic ocean scenery.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Local Way Tours

Ages: Children (0–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Small group authentic travel — Maximum 15 guests with engaging local guide
Included: The Nobbies Golden Hour Experience — Scenic wildlife boardwalk
Included: Premium Comfort Guarantee — WiFi-equipped midi coach, window seat guarantee for every booking
Included: Wildlife viewing opportunities — Wallabies, echidnas, seabirds, Cape Barren geese, fur seals
Included: Complimentary sparkling wine — Served on board after Nobbies
Included: Entry to Phillip Island Penguin Parade - General Viewing
Included: Convenient pickup & return — From your Phillip Island or San Remo accommodation
Included: Cowes village exploration — Beach, shops & coastal streetscape

Not included

Not included: Dinner

Itinerary

Phillip Island

10 min

Begin your adventure with convenient pickup from your nominated accommodation. Board your premium midi coach, meet your expert local guide, and settle into your guaranteed window seat for every booking with WiFi access for the journey ahead.
Cowes

30 min

Explore the charming seaside village of Cowes on the shores of Western Port Bay. Stroll the sandy beach along The Esplanade, browse local shops and boutiques, and experience the relaxed island village atmosphere. There's time for optional refreshments at local cafes if desired.
The Nobbies Centre

one hour Admission included

Arrive at golden hour as the sun descends over Bass Strait and walk the elevated boardwalks offering spectacular 360-degree ocean views. Watch for wallabies grazing on clifftops, Cape Barren geese (one of Australia's rarest waterbirds), seabirds, and echidnas in coastal vegetation. View the Australian fur seal colony on Seal Rocks, with up to 16,000 seals visible from the boardwalk. Capture stunning golden hour photography before returning to your coach for complimentary sparkling wine as the sun sets over the Southern Ocean
Summerlands

30 min

Drive through one of Phillip Island's most picturesque and wildlife-rich regions as twilight descends. Spot wallabies and native animals becoming active at dusk in their natural surroundings while enjoying the scenic coastal views from your comfortable window seat. Your guide shares insights about the nocturnal wildlife that calls this area home.
Penguin Parade

2 hours Admission included

Arrive at the world-renowned Penguin Parade as dusk settles over Summerland Beach. Explore the excellent Visitor Centre facilities and take time have a meal (own cost) at the onsite restaurant. Then settle into the general viewing platform to witness one of nature's most enchanting spectacles as hundreds to thousands of Little Penguins emerge from Bass Strait and waddle across the sand to their burrows. Your guide provides expert commentary about penguin behavior and the important conservation work protecting Victoria's largest Little Penguin colony.
Stop 6

30 min

Relax and reflect on your unforgettable wildlife encounters as your guide returns you to your original Phillip Island or San Remo pickup point, completing a perfect golden-hour adventure.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will park on the Esplanade and pick you up from here, if you are not wanting pickup from a Hotel

End point

We will park on the Esplanade and pick you up from here, if you are not wanting pickup from a Hotel

Pickup points

The Waves Apartments
Kaloha Holiday Resort
The Castle Villa by the Sea
Seahorse Motel
North Pier Hotel
Tropicana Motor Inn
Island Break Cottages
Island Breeze Resort
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island
Arthur Phillip Motor Inn
Coachman Motel

and 2 more pickup points

Please ensure you have listed your Hotel or Airbnb with us - reach out to us if yours is not listed.

We will contact you on the day of travel to confirm your exact pickup time - there is generally a 30 minute window that we allow to complete pickups in.