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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 great time on the tour! Our tour guide Cloe was fun, informative, and really sweet. The day was well-planned. There was plenty of time to see the Brighton Beach boxes. Moonlit sanctuary was definitely a highlight. The kangaroos aRead more”

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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

“loved the beach boxes and Cowes would rather more time there and less time at the animal sanctuary but overall was a great day and the guide was awesome thanks”

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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

“The experience was easy from beginning to end. Our driver (and tour guide) Fiona picked us up. She gave us lots of information about Phillip Island and the areas that we visited. She was very strict on time which kept the tour running smoothly and…”

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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

“I had the best time with our guide James A. Simply the best. He was welcoming and knowledgeable about the trip. Helped us with good spots for pictures and food. I recommend the tour.”

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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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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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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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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

“Jordan was a great driver during the journey, giving lots of details and the tour was very good. The driver of the other bus ( sorry not sure of his name ) was really good as he got out at Nobbies and used binoculars to…”

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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

“The information said to meet outside the immigration building at 2.45pm we arrived at 2.30pm so plenty of time but the coach was around the corner on a different street. Luckily we looked around the corner at 2.40pm! Was a little disappointed as we might…”

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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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More Phillip Island Penguin Tours

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