Small-Group Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour from Melbourne

This small-group afternoon trip from Melbourne is a straightforward way to see Phillip Island without sorting your own transport. It combines time at Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park, a stop at the Nobbies and Seal Rock, and the main event: the Phillip Island Penguin Parade. With city centre hotel pickup and drop-off included, it suits travellers who want a guided day out with wildlife and coastal scenery in one booking.

You’ll travel by air-conditioned minivan with live commentary, in a group capped at 11 passengers. The tour includes a visit to Moonlit Sanctuary, where you can see Australian native animals including koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes, birds and reptiles. From there, you’ll head to the Nobbies, which overlook Seal Rock and the area known for Australia’s largest fur seal colony. The day finishes at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade, where you’ll watch the little penguins come ashore after sunset and make their way back to their burrows. Depending on the time of year, there may also be some free time to explore Phillip Island. Departures are between 1 and 2 pm, with return to Melbourne between 8:30 pm and 11:45 pm.