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15 Best Melbourne Wildlife Tours

The wildlife days within reach of Melbourne: wild koalas on the You Yangs’ eucalypts, kangaroo mobs at dusk and sanctuary visits where the rescue work is the story. Wild sightings beat enclosures and these tours know where to look.

1.From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

Discover the stunning coastlines, native wildlife, and iconic sights of the Great Ocean Road on this full-day tour from Melbourne, guided by local experts.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“Bus bit squashy and leg room like on a plane. Aside from that awesome day trip, Theo was very entertaining and imparted great information. Plenty of time at each stop to take in views etc.”

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2.Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne

Discover Phillip Island’s wildlife, beaches, and penguins with this full-day Eco Tour from Melbourne—featuring wildlife encounters, scenic stops, and the iconic Penguin Parade.

★ 5.0

“Great tour with Aleks, well structured too. This is really timed for the sunset/penguins so make sure to double confirm the actual tour starting time with GoWest via email. Even though there doesn't seem to be a Penguin viewing premium option via Viator, you do…”

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3.From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos

Discover native wildlife, coastal scenery, and the famous Penguin Parade on a full-day tour from Melbourne, with expert guides and authentic Australian experiences.

★ 4.5

“We had a fantastic time from the moment Dirk our guide picked us up until he dropped us back he couldn’t have been a better guide with knowledge of everything on the way and of the sites with visited which were beautiful cheers Dirk.”

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4.From Melbourne: Penguin Parade and Koalas Tour

Discover Phillip Island’s wildlife with this full-day Melbourne tour featuring koalas, stunning coastline, and the famous penguin parade.

★ 4.6

“It’s a long day but well worth it. The wildlife was amazing and Fiona’s enthusiasm infectious. The highlight was the penguin march. Our guide was able to take us around the tourist areas to the best viewing. Highly recommend this tour before you leave Australia!”

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5.Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk and Morning Tea

Discover the stunning coast of the Great Ocean Road, see wild koalas, walk through ancient forests, and enjoy scenic stops—all in a full-day guided tour from Melbourne.

★ 4.5

“Warren was AMAZING!! Very funny and informative, the website however needs updated, we got 3 confirmations with a meeting spot which ended up being wrong. The stopping locations were not in order and it mentioned stopping for dinner which we did not do. Pack snacks/water.”

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6.Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne

Discover Victoria’s wildlife on a full-day tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island, featuring penguins, koalas, seals, and scenic coastal views—all at a great value.

★ 5.0

“We had a fantastic day out, driven and guided by Reuben who was welcoming, friendly and chatty from the moment he picked us up. Clearly passionate about wildlife and nature, he shared interesting facts throughout the day and gave us tips for getting the most…”

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7.Phillip Island Penguin and Koala Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne

Experience Phillip Island's wildlife including the famous penguin parade and cuddly koalas on this full-day Melbourne tour packed with stunning scenery and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“A really great tour and experience with a very knowledgeable guide who gave lots of detailed information about history of area and wildlife”

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8.Full-Day Phillip Island Tour with Kangaroo, Koala and Penguin Parade

Discover Phillip Island's wildlife, stunning vistas, and penguin parade on this full-day guided tour from Melbourne, balancing nature, fun, and value.

★ 4.5

“The tour was well organised and John did a great job in helping us to get the best experience out of the group. It was a busy holiday season and full of visitors from different countries. The weather was perfect for the penguins but not…”

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9.Werribee Open Range Zoo: Entry Ticket

Explore Werribee Open Range Zoo with a guided safari, diverse wildlife, and natural habitats just outside Melbourne. Perfect for families and wildlife lovers.

★ 4.5

“I really liked the Safari. Since I lived in Sydney and now North Brisbane, I have been to a lot of Zoo's, the Safari was something different”

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11.From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train & Penguins Wildlife Tour

Discover the charm of Victoria with a full-day tour from Melbourne featuring Puffing Billy's scenic steam train ride and the adorable Penguin Parade at Phillip Island.

★ 4.8

“This was a great trip! Absolutely loved it, only thing I would recommend to wear warm clothes on the penguin place as it is so much colder than you’d think.”

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More Melbourne Wildlife Tours

4.9Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Wildlife Tour for Backpackers1 day$91 4.9Yarra Valley Foodies Tour with Chandon and Kangaroo Safari!7 hours$123 4.5Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles kangaroo & koala tour$56.66 4.5Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Trip with Koala Conservation Reserve Visit$111.17 4.51 day Puffing Billy Steam Train and Wildlife Tour from Melbourne$157.08 5.0Yarra Valley Foodies Tour with Chandon & Kangaroo Safari!$125.52 5.0Boutique Great Ocean Road, wildlife and Rainforest Experience$178.59 5.0Small-Group Grampians Great Wildlife Escape Day Trip with Hiking$111.17 4.6From Melbourne: Phillip Is Penguin Parade & Koala Reserve$107 4.0Werribee Open Range Zoo General Admission Ticket$40.88 4.5Grampians National Park with MacKenzie Falls and Kangaroos$96.83 4.5Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Wildlife and Beach Boxes Bus Tour$111.17 4.7From Melbourne: Grampians National Park & Kangaroos$89 4.5Deluxe Safari Adventure at Werribee Open Range Zoo – excl. entry$43.03 4.5Werribee Zoo & Werribee Mansion Tour$104.00 4.8From Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour10 hours$226 4.6Melbourne: French and Phillip Island Wildlife Expedition12 - 14 hours$155 4.3Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Day Tour with kangaroos & koalas12 hours$75 5.0Yarra Valley Wine & Wildlife – Private Regional Tour$767.45 5.0Phillip Island Wildlife Cruise and Penguin Tour from Melbourne$118.35 4.0Australian Experience at Werribee Open Range Zoo – excl. entry$42.32 4.2From Melbourne: Werribee Open Range Zoo & Werribee Mansion7 hours$102 5.0Puffing Billy Train and Penguins Wildlife Tour$164.25 5.0Shore Excursion Melbourne, Sights, Kangaroos, Koalas Lunch & Wine$286.90