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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! We didn't want to drive ourselves, but were worried the experience would be too touristy or dull, happily, it was quite the opposite! Cloe was wonderful! She entertained us with lots of interesting history and wildlife tidbits, talked just the…”

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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

“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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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

“We had a fabulous day out with Graham our tour guide. The highlight of the trip was seeing all the penquins on the beach then walking along the boardwalk watching them all go to their nests.”

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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

“This trip was amazing! Lorraine was very knowledgeable on the history of Melbourne and the penguins on Phillip Island. She made it an excellent 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

“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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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 comfortable. we stopped at few points before reaching the parade spot. we also arrived much ahead of time so that we could get a seat with good view”

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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

“What a fantastic experience. Even tho it was a long ride it was spectacular. Bus driver was very informative and went out of his way to take us back to our cruise ship as our uber didn't show up.”

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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

“Absolutely fantastic experience. Stuart was our guide, he’s knowledgeable and entertaining, he was very attentive to everyone’s needs and made sure we all had a good time.”

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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

“This tour had it all! Travis was such a wonderful guide and his love and passion for the animals was contagious! The penguin experience is a must! They are so adorable 🥰”

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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

“Just a beautiful day! Although the first stop was a gas station, the tour only got extremely better with each stop—ending at the amazing penguin parade. The pace of this tour was spot-on and I learned a lot about the history and places we trRead…”

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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 met up with our guide and driver, Alan, he was amazing throughout the whole trip, ensuring that we were comfortable on a hot day. Great commentary along our journey and food recommendations to ensure we didn’t have to wait in long lines.”

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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