Phillip Island Penguin Parade tour from Melbourne

Join us on an epic adventure to experience the wonders of nature and wildlife on our Phillip Island Penguin Parade tour from Melbourne. Start by visiting the famous Brighton Beach, where you will be greeted by a colourful array of beach huts. Capture the perfect Instagram-worthy moment before we head to the Moonlit Sanctuary for a guided tour. Here, you will have the opportunity to meet and feed kangaroos, wallabies, and emus.  As we continue our journey, prepare to be captivated by the breathtaking views of Nobbies and Seal Rock. But the highlight of the tour awaits you at Phillip Island - the world-famous Penguin Parade. Witness the incredible sight of hundreds of adorable penguins returning to their burrows after a day of fishing in the ocean. Included in the tour is the general entry to Moonlit Sanctuary and the Penguin Parade, as well as all fees and taxes. Book now and experience the magic of penguins in their natural habitat.

Departing Melbourne at around midday, we journey to the city’s most colourful attraction – the iconic Brighton Beach bathing boxes – for an opportunity to visit the beach and take some time to admire these historic landmarks.

We continue our journey through Melbourne’s bayside suburbs on the way to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park. Here, we enjoy a guided wildlife walk where we have the opportunity to meet and hand-feed many species of native Australian animals. Learn about iconic species such as kangaroos, koalas, emus, and wallabies, as well as some of our lesser-known favourites including quolls, owls, bandicoots, and Tasmanian devils.

Included in our visit here is the spectacular “Conservation in Action” wildlife show, which showcases several lesser-known Australian species in a series of interactive and engaging ranger presentations.

Continuing to Phillip Island, a visit to Point Grant and The Nobbies gives us an opportunity to enjoy views over Westernport Bay and Bass Strait, including Seal Rocks, home to Australia’s largest population of fur seals.

And then it’s onwards to the main event, the Phillip Island penguin tour. Just after dark every night, the world’s smallest penguins waddle ashore after spending the day fishing out at sea. You’ll be truly enchanted as the stars of the show emerge from the surf and pass right before your eyes on their journey back to their homes. Your guide will ensure you get the very best vantage point to enjoy the Penguin Parade.

After the parade, we allow plenty of time to explore the visitor centre before beginning our own journey back to Melbourne. With dropoff right back to your inner city accommodation, you’ll remember this day as a true highlight of your Australian holiday.