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15 Best Phillip Island Penguin Tours

The Penguin Parade trips from Melbourne: little penguins surfing ashore at dusk and waddling home past the viewing stands, with koala and kangaroo stops filling the afternoon. The parade runs every single night of the year.

1.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.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful time on the Penguin Parade & Moonlit Sanctuary Tour. Jess was an amazing tour guide — very friendly, welcoming, cheerful and responsible. It was a very well organized and memorable trip. Would highly recommend everyone !”

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2.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

“This was one of the best tours I’ve had. Our guide, Matt, was fantastic. He was a great guide and a driver. The penguin experience was such a treat. It was a very long day, but it seemed to go by quietly fast because there…”

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4.From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade Eco Tour

Discover Australia's wildlife on a full-day Melbourne to Phillip Island tour, featuring penguin sightings, koalas, kangaroos, and stunning coastal views for $109.

★ 4.8

“Had a really good day to see the penguins, despite the weather! Saw a few nice beaches, and other wildlife along the way, and got to the parade in plenty of time to see the penguins. Was a brilliant experience, and our guide Lucy was…”

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5.From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour

Experience Victorian charm on this full-day tour from Melbourne, combining a scenic steam train ride with the adorable Penguin Parade at Phillip Island.

★ 4.5

“The bus was great, the driver and the tour guide were both amazing, everything was clearly communicated and the day flowed so smoothly without fault and everything was covered. Such great value for money!”

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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

“Eventful day topped off with an amazing penguin spectacle. Loved the beaches, island sights, and the wildlife. Our guide - Aleka - was expecially amazing!”

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8.From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour

Discover the charm of Phillip Island's Penguin Parade with this full-day, guided tour from Melbourne. Enjoy scenic stops, wildlife sightings, and close-up penguin viewing for just $75.

★ 4.6

“Hello, our guide Shane was excellent. He possessed a great sense of humor and extensive knowledge of the local areas. We very much appreciate Shane and thank him for providing us with such a wonderful time.”

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10.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

“Great excursion! The puffy Billy train is nice, sitting on the windows is funny and part of the excursion to enjoy the view but it’s not comfortable. We went to different beaches and view points in Phillip island. But the highlight was definitely the penguin…”

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11.Small-Group Phillip Island Afternoon Day Trip from Melbourne

Explore Phillip Island with a small-group tour from Melbourne, visiting wildlife sanctuaries, seal colonies, and watching the famous penguin parade—perfect for wildlife lovers.

★ 5.0

“What a great day! We enjoyed non-stop wildlife - wallabies, kangaroos, shy koalas, a feisty Tasmanian devil, and lots of cool birds. Our tour guide Travis was an expert at spotting them all. Our evening highlight was the penguin parade. We sRead more”

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14.Phillip Island Day Trip from Melbourne with Penguin Plus Viewing Platform

Discover Phillip Island's wildlife with this full-day Melbourne tour featuring koala reserves, scenic stops, and the iconic Penguin Parade from the exclusive Penguin Plus viewing platform.

★ 5.0

“A great trip out including collection from Melbourne, lunch in Cowes (self-funded) and visits to the Koala sanctuary, Nobbie’s rocks, and the Penguin parade. Penguins Plus is definitely worth the extra money. Fiona was our bus driver and guide; she was superb throughout the long…”

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More Phillip Island Penguin Tours

4.5Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour$171.42 5.0Full-day Melbourne City Sightseeing with Penguin Parade$157.08 4.5Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Trip with Koala Conservation Reserve Visit$111.17 4.7Phillip Island Penguin Parade with Expert Local Guide12 hours - 1 day$116 4.6Melbourne: Phillip Island Tour & Penguin Parade9 hours$113 5.0Wine, Dine & Penguins Boutique Phillip Island Tour from Melbourne$168.55 4.5Melbourne: Puffing Billy Railway & Penguin Parade Day Tour12 hours$145 4.5Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour from Melbourne$96.83 5.0Half-Day Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience w optional Penguins$128.39 4.8From Melbourne: Penguin Parade Afternoon Tour9 hours$95 4.7Melbourne: Puffing Billy Penguin Parade Brighton Boxes Tour1 day$140 4.6From Melbourne: Phillip Is Penguin Parade & Koala Reserve$107 4.5Melbourne Puffing Billy Penguin Yarra Valley Wine choc Tour13 hours$120 4.3From Melbourne: Phillip Island and Penguin Parade Day Tour11 hours$102 4.5Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Wildlife and Beach Boxes Bus Tour$111.17 4.7Melbourne: Boutique Phillip Island Wine, Dine & Penguin Tour11 hours$162 4.7Phillip Island Penguin Parade Afternoon Tour from Melbourne9 hours - 1 day$109 4.5Melbourne City Tour and Phillip Island in One Day$243.15 4.3Melbourne: Puffingbilly Train and Penguin Island Day Tour14 hours$113 4.6Melbourne: French and Phillip Island Wildlife Expedition12 - 14 hours$155 5.03 Day Combo: Great Ocean Road, Penguin Parade and FREE City Tour$239.56 4.2Melbourne: Penguin Parade Tour with Puffing Billy Train Ride12 hours$133 5.01 Day Exclusively Private Tour Of Phillip Island & The Penguin Parade$169 5.0Melbourne Combo: Great Ocean Road Day Trip and Phillip Island Day Trip from Melbourne$315.59