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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

“Bob, our driver, was a great guide and went out of his way to create a memorable experience: friendly, inclusive, knowledgeable, and just plain fun to spend the day with. He took our photos when asked with humor and kindness. I highly recommend this tour.…”

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3.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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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

“What a fantastic day spent by the coast and an utter privilege seeing the penguins. And everyone needs Bob the tour guide in their life! Would highly recommend this company!”

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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

“Watching the penguins was a truly beautiful experience and having David our tour guide pace out the day with a focus on spending quality time at the key sites made it more relaxing and enjoyable even though this is a long tour day. David made…”

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9.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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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

“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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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

“Our guide, Travis, was excellent. He was courteous, informative, and gave great tips on how to make the most out of our experience. He is clearly very passionate about animals and his job overall. 10/10!”

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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

“This is an extremely long day with too many stops, would have been better leaving later and going straight to Penguin location, a long wait to see Penguins and very very commercial driven. Not the experience I had hoped for. Also travelled Read more”

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15.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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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