Phillip Island Penguin Parade Small Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

About this experience

The Phillip Island Penguin Parade Small Group Eco Tour is a full-day guided tour departing Melbourne and travelling south to Phillip Island, combining coastal sightseeing with wildlife encounters across several stops. The tour begins at Brighton Beach, where the colourful bathing boxes along the foreshore make for a well-known stop before heading further into Victoria's Mornington Peninsula region. Phillip Island sits roughly 140 kilometres south of Melbourne, and the island's Penguin Parade draws visitors each evening to watch Little Penguins, the world's smallest penguin species, come ashore after a day at sea. During the tour, guests visit Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park for a guided wildlife walk and the Conservation in Action show, covering native Victorian species and the conservation programmes supporting them. The route also includes Point Grant and The Nobbies, with views across Westernport Bay and Bass Strait, as well as Seal Rocks offshore. The main event takes place just after dark, when Little Penguins emerge from the surf and cross the beach in groups. Entry to the Penguin Parade is included with a guide, along with hotel pickup and drop-off, onboard Wi-Fi, a QR-linked historic photograph presentation, and access to an audio guide app. Meals and beverages are not included. The tour operates on a small-group basis, and cancellation is accepted before the scheduled timeslot.

Highlights

• Full-day small group eco tour departing Melbourne
• Travel 140 kilometres south to Phillip Island
• Stop at Brighton Beach and its colourful bathing boxes
• Watch Little Penguins, the world's smallest penguin species
• Covers Mornington Peninsula with multiple wildlife stops
• Evening Penguin Parade viewing included on the island

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free until 48 hours before your visit date and get a full refund. Rescheduling is possible until 48 hours before your visit.