Phillip Island Penguin Parade Afternoon Tour from Melbourne
Overview
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9 hours
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Experience the Phillip Island Penguin Parade on a half-day afternoon tour from Melbourne, perfect for travellers short on time. Skip the full-day tour and travel direct to Phillip Island, arriving in time to explore the coastal scenery at The Nobbies before sunset.
At The Nobbies, stroll scenic boardwalks overlooking rugged cliffs and ocean views of Bass Strait. Take in views toward Seal Rocks and, if conditions are right, watch the blowhole in action along this spectacular coastline.
As evening falls, witness the world-famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade, where hundreds of little penguins return from the ocean and waddle across the beach to their burrows. This unforgettable wildlife experience is a highlight of any visit to Victoria.
This Phillip Island afternoon tour from Melbourne is ideal for those wanting a shorter, more direct experience without a full-day commitment. Pickup is also available from San Remo for guests staying on or near Phillip Island.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Phillip Island
Depart Melbourne mid-afternoon and travel directly to The Nobbies, including a short comfort stop on the way.
The Nobbies Centre
At The Nobbies, you can explore the boardwalks and enjoy panoramic coastal views of Bass Strait, stroll along the clifftop boardwalks with views out to the Nobbies and Seal Rocks. You'll be able to take in an array of stunning sights as you explore the boardwalks, and if you're lucky, you might even see the blowhole in action!
Options
General Viewing
Tour Plus Penguins Plus
Penguins Plus Upgrade: Superb up-close viewing from the tiered seating in Penguins Plus
What‘s Included
All fees and taxes
General admission into Penguin Parade
Return transport to/from Melbourne
Dinner is available to purchase at Phillip Island
Snacks at own expense
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
I dont know because we didnt end up going
rociodS8960XJ,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We were set to go to Philip Island, unfortunately we missed the tour bus because of miss communication. On thier tour description and tour ticket we received they set the meeting point at one location which is incorrect. The tour company did message me once asking to confirm the pick up had changed but I never replied meaning I never saw the message. They reached out on whats app the day off at the time of pick up because they didnt see us. We then took an Uber which was a bad idea. With the traffic even though the tour bus did extend the wait time but we still missed the it by 3 min. Sadly we did not get to see the penguins, which was largely the reason we came to Melbourne. My advice check, check and recheck the pick up location.
We loved every bit of this tour!
alexrC6900ZD,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Would like to thank Mark for the tour today. Mark was very accommodating and we were extremely grateful to be able to be picked up and dropped off at San Remo. Mark had the knowledge of Phillip Island, the animals and history of the area. I highly recommend this tour to everyone of all ages. The Nobbies was beautiful, Woolamai beach was stunning and Cowes is a great stop for dinner but our highlight was seeing the cute penguins at Penguin Parade! This tour did not disappoint :) Thanks Mark and Explore Australia for this beautiful tour. We’ll be back again in the future.
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