Phillip Island and Penguin Parade at Sunset from Melbourne
From €83 per personThe scheduled meeting time is 1:45 pm during AEST and 2:45 pm during daylight saving time, AEDT. The exact pickup time is sent by email after booking, and return to Melbourne may be between 9:00 pm and midnight.Final booking with external provider
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4.8/5 · 243 reviews

Afternoon tour from Melbourne

Phillip Island and Penguin Parade at Sunset from Melbourne

★★★★★ 9 h · 4.8/5 Rating
From €83 per person Audio languages

Explore Phillip Island's coastline and wildlife on an organised afternoon trip from Melbourne, ending with hundreds of little penguins returning to their burrows at sunset.

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⚡ English-speaking guide and audio commentary in 16 languages. · Final price varies by date and availability.

Hotel pickup and food are not included, although you may bring your own food. Large luggage, strollers, electric wheelchairs and non-folding wheelchairs or buggies are not allowed. Flash photography is prohibited during the Penguin Parade for animal welfare reasons.

✔ Air-conditioned transport from a central Melbourne meeting point.
✔ Standard Penguin Parade admission included.
✔ Stop at The Nobbies and possible Cape Woolamai visit in summer.
✔ English-speaking guide and audio commentary in 16 languages.

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

  • Travellers visiting Phillip Island from Melbourne
  • People interested in the Penguin Parade
  • Nature and wildlife lovers
  • Travellers who prefer an afternoon departure
  • Anyone wanting to avoid driving at night

How long does it take?

The scheduled meeting time is 1:45 pm during AEST and 2:45 pm during daylight saving time, AEDT. The exact pickup time is sent by email after booking, and return to Melbourne may be between 9:00 pm and midnight.

What's included?

  • Central Melbourne meeting-point pickup
  • Air-conditioned touring vehicle with upgraded seating
  • English-speaking guide
  • App-based audio commentary in 16 languages
  • Standard Penguin Parade admission

Is it worth it?

Yes, especially if you want to visit Phillip Island and the Penguin Parade from Melbourne without arranging transport and tickets separately.

💡 TourBookGo tip

Arrive early and bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, water and your own headphones for the audio guide. A power bank and binoculars can be useful. The tour operates in the rain.

Afternoon departureVisit Phillip Island without having to leave Melbourne early in the morning.
Penguin Parade includedYour booking includes standard admission to the Penguin Parade viewing area.
Organised transportReturn travel is provided in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi.
Multilingual audioThe live guide speaks English, with app-based pre-recorded commentary available in 16 languages.

📖 What can you expect?

The tour combines air-conditioned transport from Melbourne with scenic stops and wildlife viewing before the Penguin Parade. One of the main stops is The Nobbies, a dramatic coastal area where animals including seals may sometimes be spotted.

In summer, the itinerary may also include Cape Woolamai, known for its beaches, cliffs and ocean views. The main advantage is having transport, sightseeing stops and standard Penguin Parade admission organised in one booking.

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Organised journey from Melbourne to Phillip Island.

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Time for coastal scenery and wildlife viewing.

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Return to Melbourne after the Penguin Parade.

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A convenient way to combine Phillip Island's coastline with its famous little penguins without arranging transport and tickets separately.

The Nobbies is one of the main coastal stops on the itinerary. The Nobbies

TourBookGo practical verdict

The activity holds a 4.8/5 rating from 243 reviews. The guide scores 5.0/5, transport 4.8/5 and value for money 4.7/5.

Travellers frequently praise the guides, the information shared during the journey and their tips for the viewing area. The main drawback is the schedule, as arrival back in Melbourne may be between 9:00 pm and midnight.

Wildlife Coast Penguins Sunset

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A convenient way to combine Phillip Island's coastline with its famous little penguins without arranging transport and tickets separately.

It is particularly worthwhile if you want to visit Phillip Island and attend the Penguin Parade without driving at night or arranging transport and admission separately.

9 hApproximate duration
€83Price from
4.8/5Rating
16Audio languages

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Reviews frequently praise the quality of the guides and the information they provide during the journey.

Travellers value the guides' advice on how to make the most of the penguin viewing area.

Transport is rated 4.8/5 and value for money receives 4.7/5.

Booking, price and meeting point

Choose your date, check availability and the final price, and confirm the exact meeting time before booking. A reserve-now-pay-later option may be available.

Meet at the corner of Flinders Street and Market Street beside the Immigration Museum at 400 Flinders Street. The bus stops on the Market Street side, not at the museum's main entrance.

In summer, the itinerary may also include Cape Woolamai. Cape Woolamai

Price and conditions

From €83 per person

From €83 per person

The final price varies by date and availability. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund under the listed conditions.

DurationAround 9 hours
ProviderBunyip Tours
Product20608
TicketStandard Penguin Parade admission
LanguagesEnglish guide and audio in 16 languages
CancellationFree up to 24 hours in advance
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Final price varies by date and availability.

The main highlight comes at sunset when the little penguins return to shore. Penguin Parade

How to book this experience

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The booking is completed with the external provider before payment.

Who is it best for?

This tour suits first-time visitors to Phillip Island, Melbourne-based travellers, wildlife and nature lovers, couples, families and anyone who prefers an afternoon departure. It is also useful if you want to avoid driving back at night.

It is less suitable if you only want the cheapest transport, need to return early or want full control over the schedule. The activity is not wheelchair accessible, and electric or non-folding wheelchairs are not permitted.

First-time Phillip Island visitors Nature and wildlife lovers Couples and families Melbourne-based travellers
The experience bundles transport, a guide and standard Penguin Parade admission into one booking. Tour from Melbourne

❓ Frequently asked questions

Is the tour worth it?
It can be, especially if you want to visit Phillip Island and the Penguin Parade from Melbourne without arranging transport and tickets separately.
Is Spanish available?
The live guide speaks English, but Spanish pre-recorded audio commentary is available through the app.
What Penguin Parade ticket is included?
Standard viewing admission is included, with no priority or skip-the-line option stated.
Can I cancel?
Yes, up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund, subject to the listed conditions.
Where is the meeting point?
At the corner of Flinders Street and Market Street beside the Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street. The bus stops on the Market Street side.

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