Phillip Island Tour: Experience Koalas and Penguin Parade Day-Trip from Melbourne

Experience the magic of Phillip Island Tour, where you can meet adorable koalas and witness the breathtaking Penguin Parade. Don’t miss this must-visit attraction in Victoria!

Duration: 9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Melbourne - The journey begins in Melbourne City, heading southeast for about 1 hour and 45 minutes. The first destination is the Koala Conservation Reserve on Phillip Island.
  • Phillip Island Nature Parks - Koala Reserve - At the Koala Conservation Centre on Phillip Island, visitors have 45 minutes to explore the verdant surroundings and walk…
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned new midi-coach travel
  • Experienced local driver guide assistance
  • Live commentary in a social atmosphere
  • Admission to Koala Conservation Reserve
  • Admission to Nature Park with Penguin Parade
What's Not Included
  • Meals not included, guests will have an opportunity to support locals and buy lunch along the way.
  • Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
  • Travel insurance is highly recommended
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Experience the remarkable Penguin Parade on Phillip Island as you observe a settlement of Little Penguins traversing the beach from the sea. Our journey to the Penguin Parade begins with a stop at a Koala Reserve, giving us the opportunity to interact with some quintessential Australian animals. Embark on a tour and have an intimate experience with our…

Location
Immigration Museum (Museums Victoria)
Flinders Street
Our main meeting point for this tour is Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 11:45am (winter) and 13:45pm (summer).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kathie
May 27, 2026
Excellent experience! - Joel the driver was able to explain a lot of what we were going to see, with excellent information. Joel also has a great playlist
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718zhiyuanz
May 19, 2026
Fiona’s tour is good - It’s good, Fiona’s explanation was completely and she is nice.
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611khairula
May 18, 2026
Philip Island One Day Tour - Fiona was such an amazing guide. Wouldn’t have ask for a better guide. The one day trip to Philip Island was lovely and enriching!
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206madsn
May 14, 2026
Fantastic tour - Great animal and nature oriented tour, with a great guide. Thank you Joel for a great experience.
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Happiness691145
May 11, 2026
Perfect day! - Perfect day! Had a lovely day with Fiona, very informative, lots of great tips as to where to have lunch or sit for the Penguin parade, plus great information about the area. Definitely a highlight of our trip.
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Jessican3384
May 11, 2026
Thumbs up for a great tour - Fiona was a great guide. Had a great day out with her.
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I830xv_
May 6, 2026
Koalas and penguins - Thanks Fiona for a nice and informative trip about penguins and koalas
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Arjaas
May 4, 2026
Highly recommend! - This guide was a larger one then expected however Fiona was great - super high energy as a solo traveller she made me feel as if I had a friend on the tour. I can only recommend doing this tour - and trying to get Fi as your guide. She had all the answers!
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Trek33948608068
May 3, 2026
Awesome! - Loved the whole experience! It's usually not just what the sights have to offer for a great tourism experience. It's also the enablers who make this whole experience enjoyable. So I must thank Marlin-J for being a warm and companiable host, for playing an amazing road trip playlist and making this trip memorable. Thanks Autopia!
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Seaside49728339210
Apr 30, 2026
Highly recommended - Watching the koalas and penguines was an amazing exlerjence- Fiona's cheerful helpful character and her knowledgeable experience made first time tourists like us feel very comfortable and at ease. Great job, Fiona! And a big thank you!
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From $128
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).