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Five people sitting on a wooden bench with penguins on the ground below. 1
A small brown animal with large ears and a pink nose on a grassy field. 2
A couple standing on a railing overlooking a beach with penguins. 3
A penguin standing in a grassy area. 4
People standing on a wooden pier by the sea, with rocky cliffs in the background. 5
By Go West Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is £82 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Travel in a relaxed small group of up to 24 guests with expert guides
    • Witness the Penguin Parade as little penguins return at sunset
    • Take in coastal views along the Nobbies boardwalk on Phillip Island
    • Enjoy a time-efficient tour showcasing Phillip Island’s top highlights
    • Travel with ease using multilingual audio commentary available in 16 languages

Activity location

    • Melbourne
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Market St/Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia | Please wait at the corner of Flinders & Market Streets, next to the Immigration Museum. **Please do not wait at the front entry of the Museum**. Your guide will park the bus on the Market St side of the Immigration museum and come to meet you in person. Pickup is at 1:45 PM if travelling during non-daylight savings time, AEST. Pickup is at 2:45 PM if travelling during daylight savings time, AEDT.
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Penguin Parade half-day Tour

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Starting time: 13:45
Price details
£82.00 x 1 Adult£82.00
Total
Price is £82.00
Until Wed, 16 Sept

Puffing Billy & Penguin Parade Combo

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English

This combo package includes our Puffing Billy Half-day tour & our Phillip Island Penguin Parade Afternoon tour. When booking this option you will participate in both tours on the same day with time to enjoy a lunch break in Melbourne between the two tours

Language options: English
Starting time: 07:00
Price details
£129.62 x 1 Adult£129.62
Total
Price is £129.62
Until Wed, 16 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Small-group Phillip Island experience (maximum 24 guests)
  • Inclusions
    Departure from central Melbourne meeting point
  • Inclusions
    Expert local guide known for engaging storytelling and regional knowledge
  • Inclusions
    Visit to The Nobbies for coastal views
  • Inclusions
    General admission to the Penguin Parade
  • Inclusions
    Modern, air-conditioned minibus with upgraded seating for added comfort
  • Inclusions
    Multilingual audio commentary available in 16 languages
  • Inclusions
    Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi to stay connected throughout your journey
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks (you may bring your own or purchase on the day)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Baby buggies, Electric wheelchairs, Luggage or large bags, Non-folding strollers, Non-folding wheelchairs, Oversize luggage
    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Depart Melbourne in the afternoon and journey towards Phillip Island, where rugged coastlines and remarkable wildlife experiences await. This experience is designed to be relaxed, efficient and memorable, making it an ideal way to discover Phillip Island without committing to a full-day tour.

    With a maximum of 24 guests, travel in comfort alongside an expert local guide who shares stories and insights into the region as you make your way to the coast.

    Your first stop is The Nobbies, where scenic boardwalks wind along dramatic cliffs overlooking Bass Strait. Take in sweeping ocean views and enjoy the fresh coastal air as waves crash against the rugged shoreline.

    As evening approaches, arrive at the world-famous Penguin Parade. At sunset, watch as little penguins emerge from the sea and make their way across the beach to their burrows. This natural spectacle offers a memorable opportunity to observe these remarkable animals in their natural environment.

    Return to Melbourne later in the evening, having experienced one of Australia’s most iconic wildlife encounters in a relaxed and time-efficient way.

    ⭐Experience Phillip Island with Go West Tours, Melbourne's most highly rated tour operator, backed by more than 18,500 five-star Google reviews and over 25 years of experience. Our expert local guides are at the heart of the experience, combining engaging storytelling, local knowledge and genuine care throughout the day.

    Travel with a maximum of 24 guests in an air-conditioned touring vehicle with upgraded seating, complimentary onboard Wi-Fi and audio commentary available in 16 languages.

Location

Activity location

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    • Melbourne
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Market St/Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia | Please wait at the corner of Flinders & Market Streets, next to the Immigration Museum. **Please do not wait at the front entry of the Museum**. Your guide will park the bus on the Market St side of the Immigration museum and come to meet you in person. Pickup is at 1:45 PM if travelling during non-daylight savings time, AEST. Pickup is at 2:45 PM if travelling during daylight savings time, AEDT.
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia