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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 Alisha as a tour guide. Such a lovely person who is so knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a nice time. Beach boxes were cute and the wildlife sanctuary visit was lovely. Penguin parade was very crRead 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

“Our guide, Dirk, was excellent. He knew a lot about a lot! Practical tips coupled with a great sense of humour. He ensured we had plenty of stops along the way, all with toilets and places to get food and drinks! Although this trip was…”

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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

“Graeme was an excellent guide with a jovial, energetic demeanor! He went above and beyond! In addition to a fun drive, he shared his extensive knowledge about his hometown of Melbourne, unique and passionate knowledge about the Formula 1 circuits, and tips to ensure we…”

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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

“Great day out, lots of information and great views. Massive shout out to Matt our tour guide/driver, he made the trip brilliant. Giving lots of information, getting to know everyone and all ways being of service. Thank you Matt”

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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

“We had a wonderful experience on the guided bus tour to Phillip Island with our guide Cray. The tour was very well organized from start to finish, making it a relaxing and enjoyable day without having to worry about driving or planning logistics. Our guide…”

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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

“Had a great evening with the penguins. Some of the guests on the tour also had access to a Koala sanctuary, I do not remember seeing this as an option, as probably would have been interested in this.”

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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

“It was a fun day out. The sights were beautiful. Our guide Luke was a real character. He educated us, entertained us and got us all around the different places safely. Unfortunately for us not alot of Penguins came in that night but they had…”

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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

“On the day i took this tour there was some event on the normal track of the puffing billy train, so the ride was only 30min instead of 1h but we were aware and got a partial refund for this reason. It was raining but…”

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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

“Best seating to watch Penguin parade is far right and first couple rows in Penguin plus package. Worth watching for the hour”

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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

“Amazing! I was only in Australia for a week for a work convention and this was the highlight of my trip. The koalas, the wallabies and my favorite — the penguin parade! It was so much better than I expected and our guide was wonderful.…”

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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

“Absolutely add this day excursion to a trip to Melbourne! So many wonderful things to see outside of this beautiful city. Phillip Island is a treasure! Craig and Barry were great guides. Loved the koalas, the Nobbies, and the Penguin Parade!!!”

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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