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Phillip Island Penguin Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne

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Melbourne, Australia
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Phillip Island Penguin Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne
Sunset at Phillip Island with Penguins
Eureka Skydeck, Melbourne's most re-known skyscraper
Beautiful coastal views from Phillip Island
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icon8 hours 30 minutes  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English and 10 more
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Overview

See the Penguin Parade and other natural treasures of Phillip Island on a full-day tour from Melbourne and St. Kilda. Hand-feed kangaroos under staff supervision and learn about Australian wildlife such as koalas, wombats, and wallabies at the Maru Koala and Animal Park. See Cape Woolamai and the Nobbies, then get ready to watch the penguins parade home around sunset. Upgrade to include admission tickets to the Eureka Skydeck and Edge Experience in Melbourne.
  • Full-day tour to Phillip Island from Melbourne
  • See native animals up close including koalas, kangaroos, and little penguins
  • Admire the landscape of Cape Woolamai and Seal Rocks at the Nobbies
  • Upgrade your tour for the the Eureka Skydeck Experience
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Admission to Phillip Island Nature Park with Penguin Parade (general viewing)
Admission to Phillip Island Koala Reserve with guided ranger tour
On-board wifi and water refill station
Audio translation app available in 10 different languages
Comprehensive live commentary in a fun and social atmosphere
Experienced local driver guide to assist you throughout the day
Air-conditioned mini-coach travel
Any meals not indicated
Personal expenses

Departure Point

1: Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
2: Phillip Island Nature Parks, 1019 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands VIC 3922, Australia

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • No photography or filming is permitted at the Penguin Parade. Penguins have sensitive eyes and a bright, sudden flash or unusual light can frighten or disorientate a penguin.
  • Child fare prices apply from 0 to 12 years old. Infants aged 0 to 4 are not permitted to travel on adult laps and must be safely restrained within a child protective seat. Infant protective seats are free of charge and must be requested at time of booking.
  • Children 17 years old and under must be accompanied by a legal guardian or adult.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (it can get cold)
  • Our vehicles are not wheelchair, prams or child stroller accessible please refrain from bring on tour.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Autopia Tours

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Phillip Island Penguin Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Phillip Island Penguin Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Phillip Island Penguin Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Phillip Island Penguin Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Phillip Island Penguin Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Phillip Island Penguin Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Phillip Island Penguin Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Phillip Island Penguin Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Phillip Island Penguin Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Phillip Island Penguin Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne.

Traveler Tips

  • "If you're going to attend this parade, I recommend you pay the upgrade price of getting the preferred seating so that you are up close to where the penguins come out of the water." See review

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Heaven on earth
Mohammad_A
, Jan 2021
Philip island is heaven on earth. I really enjoyed every single station in this trip; I highly recommend it.
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Valuable Day Trip
Jet26195725940
, Jun 2019
Tour guide Duane is nice friendly. He is informative and take good care of the tour. The seeing if the penguin parade was awesome and marvellous. We saw a thousand of them
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Hi, and thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are glad you had a great day with Duane and were able to witness so many penguins! We hope to see you again on our tours!
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Great day
jujulye
, Mar 2019
No WiFi in the bus so the description is wrong and lunch is very basic. Just a simple sandwich which is not that good and a tea . Otherwise it was a good day , we saw different places :)
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My husband and I were visiting for our honeymoon, and we were excited to see the Penguin Parade. Our tour guide was great and we enjoyed all of the stops that we made on this day trip. Australia has so much to offer for sightseeing, so we really enjoyed ourselves. The only part that was a little disappointing was the penguin parade at the end of the tour. There aren't as many penguins to see as we were under the impression. Also, the event is so packed with tourists that people make it difficult to see the penguins coming out of the water, because they block all the good views. If you're going to attend this parade, I recommend you pay the upgrade price of getting the preferred seating so that you are up close to where the penguins come out of the water. We sat in the general seating area, and it was disappointing. We did see penguins and enjoyed the experience, but it was while we were walking towards the exit that we saw the penguins along the boardwalk area.
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Best trip ever!!!! The penguins were...
Serena C
, Sep 2017
Best trip ever!!!! The penguins were so adorable!!! I HIGHLY suggest this! And recommend getting the closer seating to see the cute penguins more up close and personal. Just an amazing experience with the koala as well. :)
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The tour guide is so friendly and...
Sau Han Y
, Aug 2017
The tour guide is so friendly and professional ! Very helpful and nice, also very considerate !
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I ABSOLUTELY LOVED this...
Serena C
, Mar 2016
I ABSOLUTELY LOVED this tour!! So worth it! All of the animals were so cute and the tour guide was super friendly and helpful. : I would do it again!
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Fun day! Lots of sights to see, so...
Leslie H
, Feb 2016
Fun day! Lots of sights to see, so be prepared for a long day. I enjoyed exploring the different parts of Phillip Island and it was definitely worth the extra to sit closer to the penguins as they came to shore in the evening.
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A reserva natural é legal, mas só...
EDUARDO B
, Oct 2017
A reserva natural é legal, mas só permite fotos de longe com os coalas. Infelizmente, nosso guia ainda teve um problema com o ônibus e a segunda parte do passeio foi meio tumultuada. No final, confesso que a chegada dos pinguins não atendeu as expectativas. Eles são pequenos e passam muito longe da área destinada aos observadores. Só no final que é possível vê-los melhor, quando já saíram da praia e estão indo para os ninhos.
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