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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

“Spectacular day out and about seeing the stunning coastline and views. Success with koalas in the trees as well! Loved the jungle forest stop. Tony was a fantastic guide, providing timelines and setting good expectations.”

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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

“Full day of activities. Being summer be prepared for a 12-13 hour day and getting back at midnight. The lateness is dictated by the timing of the Penguin Parade which does not start until nightfall. The stops were well organized and interRead more”

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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

“It was a great trip. Derek was great. Don't forget to have warm clothes as it cold windy and rain. Don't forget take your power bank. No blue light at Penguins Parade. solo traveller? No problem at all.”

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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

“I would recommend this tour. You really see the penguins up close even on general admission. Jacob was a fantastic guide, so funny and engaging, he made the day even more memorable. If we were staying for longer I would definitely sign up for another…”

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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

“Trip duration depends on other participants respecting bus off/on times. Our trip did not allow for a dinner stop in Colac as mentioned. The music selection returning to Melbourne was turned over to a passenger which I found unacceptable. Read more”

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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

“Driver was same as tour guide. She was very good although I was a little worried about her driving, especially at night. She was a fast driver which she did in order to meet her schedule. I wish I could have been dropped off and…”

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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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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

“Our guide Mark was excellent. He managed our time well, offered lots of interesting information and was a pleasure to be around for the day. Doing the Puffing Billy and Penguins in one day was convenient and worthwhile. Penguin Parade was the highlight. Premium package…”

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12.Phillip Island: Penguins and Wildlife Full-Day Tour

Discover Australia’s wildlife on a full-day tour to Phillip Island, featuring koalas, seals, and the famous penguin parade—all from Melbourne.

★ 4.6

“A perfectly planned day. Fiona, our guide was knowledgeable, interesting and full of tips on how to best use our time at locations- where to go to eat, best places to sit etc. This ensured the day ran smoothly and we all got the best…”

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13.From Melbourne: Penguins and Wildlife Nature Day Tour

Discover Australian wildlife on this 12-hour Melbourne day tour, from Moonlit Sanctuary to the Penguin Parade, with expert guides and stunning views.

★ 4.7

“It was a perfect tour. Loki was a super funny and informative aussie guide (reminded me of ozzy men reviews :D ). Definitely recommend. Never too much, not boring and also not too stressful. Perfectly balanced. We were lucky to pet the back of a…”

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15.Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary

Discover native Australian wildlife, enjoy delicious wine tastings, and savor a scenic day at Healesville Sanctuary and Yarra Valley vineyards with this full-day tour.

★ 5.0

“We ended up visiting 3 zoos in the first week of our trip and Healesville was outstanding. Be sure to take the time to see the operating room and the work that they are doing for the animals. Also, the flying bird show must be…”

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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