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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 such a great day, full of fun and our tour guide Jools was super informative and went out of her way to make us all feel welcome. She made sure that we saw as much wildlife as possible. She was super friendly. Phillip…”

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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

“It was a fun trip with insightful information from Matty, our tour guide. The bus was also nice with enough leg room and working AC. Recommended day trip tour if you are visiting Melbourne.”

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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

“Michael was such a great guide; very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He kept us on schedule for such a long tour. The coastal stops had breathtaking views and a chance to wade in the water. Loved seeing the animals at the animal sanctuRead more”

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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.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

“It was a great trip and we loved the way our guide was showing us around. Shano really made all the difference. Fun (and interesting) little stories about Australia, Victoria and that region in particular added to the trip and his way of making sure…”

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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

“Good driver. Very experienced! Very informative! On time Tess is very friendly ! Is one of the best tour guides in my experience !”

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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

“Our guide Joe was amazing. I think that it would be better to add 1 hour in this tour to be perfect because everything was so fast. But I enjoyed it a lot! Thank you for the experience.”

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13.Phillip Island & Penguin Parade Afternoon Eco Tour from Melbourne

Discover Phillip Island's famous penguins on this efficient afternoon eco tour from Melbourne, complete with scenic stops and expert guides for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide Chloe was very warm and helpful. She gave us great service and even told us the best spot to see the penguins. We saw so many adorable little penguins—it was such a joyful experience!”

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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

“It's a must do experience when visiting Melbourne! The upgrade to Penguin Plus is worth every penny if you really want to see the little guys come out of the water and waddle up to the burrows fairly close (you can't touch or reach for…”

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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

“We had Gary as our driver/guide and he was awesome! Tonnes of fun facts and info, we didn’t know what to expect but whatever expectations we had were blown away 🫡Thanks for a great day Gary!”

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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