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1. Phillip Island Penguin, Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary from Melbourne

693
By Go West Tours
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Get an overview of Phillip Island on this animal-focused tour leaving from Melbourne. Leave the logistics and navigation…
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97% of travellers recommend this experience
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AU$140.00
per adult
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2. Small-Group Phillip Island Day Trip from Melbourne

86
By Oceania Tours & Safaris
Adventure Tours
6+ hours
Be treated to a visit at Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park where you will have the opportunity to interact with an array…
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100% of travellers recommend this experience
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AU$199.00
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3. Small-Group Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour from Melbourne

149
By Bunyip Tours
Bus Tours
12–14 hours
The beautiful beaches, bushland, and nature reserves of Phillip Island lie just south of Melbourne. On this tour, enjoy …
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94% of travellers recommend this experience
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AU$145.00
per adult
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12. Pure Nature - Phillip Island, Penguins & Exclusive Wildlife Sanctuary Encounter

35
By Escape Discovery Adventures
Private and Luxury
6+ hours
NOTE: All viewing upgrades available on our website. Our award-winning small group Phillip Island Penguin and Nature experience…
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AU$170.00
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13. 2-Day Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island Tour with Penguin Parade

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By Autopia Tours
Bus Tours
2 days
Enjoy two of Victoria's most popular destinations on this fabulous 2-day overnight tour inclusive of the Great Ocean Road…
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95% of travellers recommend this experience
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AU$440.00
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14. Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour from Melbourne

58
By Bunyip Tours
Bus Tours
1 day
In just one extraordinary day, experience two of Victoria’s top wildlife attractions: the Nobbies and Seal Rocks, with Australia…
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91% of travellers recommend this experience
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AU$120.00
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15. Private Tour: Phillip Island, Penguin Parade and Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park from Melbourne

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By Oceania Tours & Safaris
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Be treated to a visit at Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park where you will have the opportunity to interact with an array…
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AU$611.00
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19. 1 Day Exclusively Private Tour Of Phillip Island & The Penguin Parade

15
By Posh Penguins
Bus Tours
6+ hours
This bestselling private 12 hour tour includes Pre-Paid entry to some of the islands most popular attractions, including…
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AU$453.00
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  • Kelvin
    Auckland, New Zealand1 contribution
    Review of: Phillip Island Penguin, Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary from Melbourne
    Great tour and amazing guide.
    The trip was great! Not only because of the adorable penguins and koalas, but also Tim’s professionalism throughout the whole trip. Tim was a very informative, passionate and talkative tour guide. We also felt being looked after as Tim constantly checked with us if we knew where we were heading.
    I highly recommend this tour to those who are planning to come to Melbourne!
    Written 25 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Clarissa Q
    3 contributions
    Review of: Small-Group Phillip Island Day Trip from Melbourne
    Phillip Island Day Trip
    We had a lot of fun at Phillip Island and our guide, Fred, was full of energy and enthusiasm and shared many stories with us along the way. He also made sure we were really comfortable throughout the tour. Highly recommended!
    Written 25 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Hưng Hoàng
    1 contribution
    Review of: Small-Group Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour from Melbourne
    A fun day in May
    Petting the koalas and meeting the kangaroos was so fun. Seeing the penguins emerging from the sea was also magical. Chris N and Dave were very nice too
    Written 19 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • BaraEscondido
    San Diego15 contributions
    Review of: Phillip Island Penguin and wildlife Tour
    A memorable day!
    This tour was so much fun. Walter did a great job not only driving but giving us information and answering questions but the real stars of the day were the animals. Feeding the Kangaroos and Wallabies, and of course the penguins! What a day. We were lucky to see LOTS of penguins return in the evening and the vocalizations were incredible. Phillip Island is a treasure and Walter does a nice job of making sure we got to see all of the natural wonders while honoring the fragility it the ecosystem and what is being done by the rangers. We had such a great time and unfortunately it was our first tour of the trip so all other tour will have a lot to live up to.
    Written 11 May 2022
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  • Julia S.
    1 contribution
    Review of: Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Trip with Koala Conservation Reserve Visit
    Great opportunity to observe koalas and penguins
    Observing the koalas and the penguins was a special experience. Our driver and guide Maj was very friendly and helpful. The time we had at the different destinations was good.
    Written 15 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • do6e
    Brisbane, Australia88 contributions
    Review of: Phillip Island and French Island Wildlife Expedition
    Friendly people and smooth experience
    The trip was nice. The local guides on French island were amazing and knowledgeable. The route was smooth that we felt every moments were meaningful.
    Written 25 December 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • wpsm
    Queanbeyan, Australia11 contributions
    Review of: Phillip Island Seal-Watching Cruise
    Seals Galore!
    The seals were the best part, of course! But the whole trip was lovely, as were the cruise staff, and the captain, Michael. We had such a great time, even though the weather was quite bouncy and windy on the way out there and whilst with the seals, they were very playful, and it was amazing!!
    The only feedback I'd like to offer is that it would be great if the boat had lots more handrais/handhold all over for the rough weather :)
    Written 20 April 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Jeffrey S
    2 contributions
    Review of: Small-Group Phillip Island Day Trip from Melbourne with Penguin Plus Viewing
    Awesome trip
    Great tour. Some very good stops on the way to Phillip island. Amazing coastal views, Wildlife sanctuary was good Seeing the wallabies in the wild was so cool. The March of the penguins was something to see.
    Our tour guide Kurt was also awesome. Very informative, and funny. He really helped make the trip even more enjoyable.
    Written 11 February 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • JRC
    2 contributions
    Review of: Puffing Billy, Moonlit Sanctuary & Penguins Day Tour
    post cruise stay
    We had one full day to see as much as we could. Jon was wonderful and the scenery and tour was amazing plus we added on an evening to Phillip Island, After the first part of the tour we were dropped off and Kelli continued the tour and she was fantastic. She was knowledgeable and very caring.We had problems getting around and she went out of her way to where we needed to be.Our day around Melbourne is one we will never forget.
    Written 22 February 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Maria W
    Melbourne, Australia120 contributions
    Review of: Phillip Island Whale Watching Tour
    Lovely time whale watching
    I have done several whale watching cruises overseas but this was our first trip in Australia and it was equal if not better than the overseas ones. We where fortunate to see a whale as it’s a bit hit and miss if the whales are sighted. Not only did we see a humpback whale but also saw pods of juvenile seals and common dolphins. The staff on the boat where very helpful with information about the area and the wildlife we saw. It was cold but you could stay inside until the wildlife was sighted. Morning tea and a light lunch plus tea and coffee was included in the ticket. If you have any dietary requirements if you advised these when booking they where catered for. I had a lovely time and would highly recommend this cruise.
    Written 24 June 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Sian
    1 contribution
    Review of: Phillip Island Penguin and Koala Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne
    Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island Tour with Lewis (Autopia)
    Great experiences with a great tour guide and driver- positive, friendly, passionate and dedicated to making our day one to remember! We had a great time making amazing memories- learned loads (thanks to our very knowledgeable guide) and had lots of fun! Lewis genuinely added so much to both trips, we can’t thank him enough! Xx
    Written 8 August 2019
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • syleong1990
    Singapore, Singapore4 contributions
    Review of: Pure Nature - Phillip Island, Penguins & Exclusive Wildlife Sanctuary Encounter
    Best tour I have experienced!
    Was initially skeptical about joining tour to explore Phillip Island given previous bad experiences with tour groups. However this tour was totally worth it!!!!

    Amazing experience at Phillip Island and our awesome tour guide Paul, made the trip even more exciting and enjoyable with his stories, jokes and great service!!!

    Would definitely recommend Escape Discovery Adventures tour to my friends :)
    Written 12 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • AlliBabba1887
    Charlotte, NC11 contributions
    Review of: 2-Day Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island Tour with Penguin Parade
    Absolutely incredible-Great your guide
    I chose this tour based on reviews I had read on this site as well as other sites. I was traveling solo so I definitely wanted a smaller, more intimate group. This was perfect. There were 12 of us on this tour and for 2 days, we had a blast. Our tour guide, Kelly, was an amazing asset because of his knowledge of the history of Australia and his passion for sharing his beautiful country. He even had a playlist ready for the road trip. I loved the fact that we started at the furthest spot away from Melbourne on the Great Ocean Road and worked our way back to Bells Beach and then on to Phillip Island. This tour encompassed all the highlights of a great tour: ocean, hiking, nature watching, scenic drives, must see spots, and a small group where friendships are quickly made. We stayed overnight at a hostel in Bells Beach and that was a highlight. Great walk to the beach to watch the stars, hostel owner is great, and there's even a resident black lab that everyone loves. This tour was definitely a highlight of my trip and worth every penny I spent.
    Written 19 January 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Harvie
    1 contribution
    Review of: Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour from Melbourne
    Great experience
    This trip is good,Bill is our friendly tour guide,he is very very good and funny person!And we saw a lot of cute penguins,and they are so tiny!I had a very good experience!Although it was a raining day,we got sun in our mind.
    Written 19 April 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • S4415URmattt
    Hong Kong, China8 contributions
    Review of: Private Tour: Phillip Island, Penguin Parade and Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park from Melbourne
    penguins kangaroos and more
    What an amazing trip! Fred kept us entertained during the drive and the animals delivered in every way. Of course the penguins were beyond compare but the stop at moonlit was equally amazing. Kangaroos and Wallaby’s eating out your hand and open to petting. Long day but truly a must do bucket list trip!
    Written 8 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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