Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne
Overview
Available languages
12 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a personalised and informative experience with expert guides on small group tours of up to 24 guests, enhanced by a multilingual audio guide application available in 16 languages, including German, Italian, French, Russian, Spanish, and more.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Photography of any kind is not permitted at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
2 Tours + FREE City Tour option: This package includes 3 seperate tours, Great Ocean Road Day Tour, Philip Island Penguin Parade Tour & Melbourne City Discovery Half-day Tou
2 Tours + FREE City Tour option: Please note that you will be booked as follows: Great Ocean Road Day Tour, on the date selected. Phillip Island Day Tour, on the following date. You may choose any date for your Melbourne City Tour by contacting us directly
What To Expect
Brighton Bathing Boxes Association Inc.
Photo opportunity of Melbourne's most colourful attraction!
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
Explore Moonlit Sanctuary where you have the opportunity to feed Kangaroos and Wallabies under the supervision of Sanctuary staff plus view many famous Australian animals. Moonlit Sanctuary is dedicated to helping save Australia’s endangered wildlife from extinction. Many of the animals kept at the Sanctuary are threatened with extinction. However, just keeping and breeding rare animals is not enough, they must interact with programs aimed at saving them in the wild.
Options
Book 2 Tours + FREE City Tour
Experience Melbourne’s best: Great Ocean Road & Phillip Island Penguin Parade day tours & receive a FREE Melbourne City Sights tour (RRP $85pp) Duration: 3 days: Day 1 - Great Ocean Road Day Tour. Day 2 - Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour & choose any day for your City Sights Tour Pickup included
Single day tour
Standard Penguin Parade: See the Phillip Island Penguin Parade from public boardwalks and viewing stands. No maximum number of people Pickup included
What‘s Included
Pickup from Selected Hotels
WiFi on board
Friendly & Informative Tour Guide
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry fees for Moonlit Sanctuary and Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Book 2 Tours + City Tour option includes a Great Ocean Road, a Phillip Island and a FREE City tour
Gratuities
Food & Drink
Kangaroo & Wallaby Food
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4,007 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Go West to see Brighton boxes, Moonlight Sanctuary, Nobby rocks and Penguin Parade with Go West
Sandra K,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cloe was an awesome tour guide, providing interesting information about areas we were visiting or passing through and useful pointers at the Penguin Parade, Moonlight Sanctuary and the Brighton boxes. I appreciated her sense of humor, her patience with those who lagged behind at various stops, and her excellent taste in 90s/00s music. We selected Go West more than a decade ago when we were a young couple (and we largely picked them because of the Pet Shop Boys reference). I'm glad we opted for them again as a family of four and that their tours remain high quality! I gladly recommend them to anyone interested in seeing around the Melbourne area!
Hand-Fed Kangaroos and 860 Penguins: A Phillip Island Day to Remember
n8cthomas,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Woody, our tour operator, was a dynamo: a skilled driver, knowledgeable guide, and clear communicator for a group representing visitors from Asia, Europe, and North America. He clearly loves Melbourne, Phillip Island, Victoria, and Australia, and has a real passion for conservation, especially the native animals and the penguins of Phillip Island. The wildlife sanctuary was such a hands-on treat. You walk freely among a few dozen kangaroos and wallabies (some areas are off limits so they can rest and get away from us pesky humans), and you can buy food to feed them straight from your palm, which was an amazing experience. I expected to view wildlife from a distance, not interact with it this closely. We upgraded (an extra USD$25) to the on-site koala experience (it was off-season, so they had room), and got to take pictures with and pet the back of “Cyclops,” a female koala. The seven-minute session moved fast: the staff are pros at snapping a ton of photos in both portrait and landscape, and even managed to sneak in a short video. Note: Victoria state law doesn’t allow picking up or holding a koala, so if that’s on your list, you’ll need to do it in another Australian state. It’s hard to put into words what it’s like watching the penguins come ashore. As we settled into our seats, they were already arriving in waves, and it’s startling how close you are to them. The board at the entrance reported 860 penguins the previous night, and there were at least that many the night we visited. They keep coming in waves, and just when you think it’s over, another group arrives. We upgraded to the Penguins Plus tour (an extra USD$29), which gave us a smaller platform with fewer seats on the right-hand side of the bay, closer to where the penguins come ashore. The platform was lower to the ground, and there wasn’t a bad seat in the house; we had a clear view of the water and the shoreline. The boardwalk ramp up to the Penguins Plus seating area is barely three feet off the ground and well lit. After the waves of penguins came in, we watched them cuddle together and waddle into their little burrows.
Penguins, Wallabies, Kangaroos & Lasting Memories
Voyager09218927502,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you, Sophia, for a fantastic Phillip Island tour! The Penguin Parade with the Plus Pass gave us an amazing close-up experience with the adorable little penguins. Moonlit Sanctuary was also a highlight, especially feeding the wallabies and kangaroos. Sophia was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the day enjoyable from start to finish. An unforgettable experience that we highly recommend!
Penguins Parade
BillandLisa1982,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a GREAT day with Alisha as our guide. She was very friendly and informative throughout the tour. We ended the day with the Penguin Parade with Alisha putting us ar the best place to see the Penguins as they exited the ocean and made their way to their burrows.
A fun filled adventure.
donnh643,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day going to the various sites with Alisha. She was an awesome guide. She hooked us up with a great spot along the penguin parade. Our kids liked the moonlight sanctuary too.
Wonderful experience
Companion788957,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friendly driver Tim. Great sightseeing, timing was good.
Great way to see Melbourne
Daydream40579,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience. Sharif was a fun and enthusiastic guide. A+++ The trour picked me up at my hotel and off we started at the beach then went to the Moonlite Sanctuary. It was great to have the opportunity to be so up close with the animals. (You can sign up for special animal encounters for an additional cost.) There’s also a small cafe where you can eat lunch, which is recommended since there aren’t many other options. We continued on making a stop at Nobbies. I really underestimated how beautiful the views would be! If you’re lucky, and the timing is right, you might find a penguin there. No worries though bc Phillip Island had plenty! Our guide gave some tips on how to get the best viewing. As we boarded to head back home Sharif played the Didgeridoo for us which was a fantastic treat! Wonderful day. I recommend dressing for the weather and the cool of night.
Tour Experience
V7213IVaw,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alisha was great! Really enjoyed the tour! She put in so much effort to make the trip special for everyone! It is too bad that people at the penguin parade took pictures and videos. It damages the penguins' eyes and frightens them. That had nothing to do with the tour, just the people at the event.
Not by chance, it takes sincere effort to make it happen
Victor Priya Su... N,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Introduced to a friendly bus captain and guide Sophia in the morning. Can feel the same energy which didn’t fade throughout the trip. Sophia remained as an angel keeping the group of 15 intact and safe. Myself family of 4 (including 2 kids) had a comfortable trip. Could see Kolas, Kangaroos and Penguins in a very close range, and with a great satisfaction. Worth upgrading my tickets from Standard to Penguin Plus.
Great experience
jessicafA756NF,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rhys made the trip so much fun!!
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