Don't miss the opportunity to view the famous Penguin Parade on Phillip Island! This day trip to Phillip Island starts with a visit to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, where you will get to encounter adorable native Australian wildlife. You will then get to admire the coastal views as we visit the Nobbies before heading to the beach. In the evening, we will settle in to watch the sunset over the ocean. As evening sets in, we will see the tiny penguins emerge from the sea and make their way across the beach to the sand dunes where they will burrow for the night. This Phillip Island tour includes all entry fees and is an experience fit for a bucket list!
The tour will begin as we pick you up from your central Melbourne accommodation and make our way to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park. Your expert guide will show you around the wildlife park, introducing you to a range of well-known Australian critters such as koalas, kangaroos, and wombats. You will also get to discover some new species including the long-nosed potoroo or the spot-tail quoll. A knowledgeable ranger will tell you all about koalas, and you will even have the chance to take a photo with a fluffy koala (own cost) if you choose!
After a morning spent exploring the wildlife sanctuary, we will continue the drive to Phillip Island. First, we will stop at Cape Woolamai Beach to take a stroll and watch the surfers riding the waves. We will then travel to the Nobbies, where you can stroll along the scenic boardwalks and admire the ocean views. You can also see the Seal Rocks from here, so be sure to keep an eye out for fur seals lounging on the rocks along the sea.
Our final stop of the day will be at Summerland Beach, where will watch as the sun makes its way towards the horizon, painting the sky various shades of pink and blue. The famous Penguin Parage will begin once the sun sets. You will see tiny penguins slowly start to pop out of the water and parade across the beach towards the sand dunes where they burrow for the night. The adorable phenomenon is a once in a lifetime experience that you won't want to miss out on!
After an exciting day on Phillip Island, we will make our way back to Melbourne where the journey will come to an end.
