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Spend a day learning about Victoria’s wildlife as you embark on a tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island. Alongside a private guide, visit several locations where you can encounter Australian wildlife such as wallabies, echidnas, reptiles, and penguins. Visit a historic farm to learn about sheepherding and end your day watching the famous Penguin Parade, where hundreds of Little penguins make their way back to their burrows at sunset.

Experience the best of Phillip Island with the flexibility of the Island Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and the iconic Penguin Parade—all in a single, relaxed, small-group day tour from Melbourne. Whether you're craving coastal strolls, wildlife adventures, or adrenaline-filled activities, this tour allows you to tailor the middle part of your day while we take care of the transport, comfort, and key experiences.

Spend the day exploring Phillip Island without feeling rushed. This tour is designed to give you a well-paced introduction to the island’s wildlife, coastline and relaxed seaside atmosphere. You’ll visit Churchill Island’s heritage gardens and coastal trails, walk among koalas in their natural habitat, and enjoy time in Cowes to have lunch and stretch your legs by the water. Along the southern coast, The Nobbies offers wide ocean views and dramatic scenery shaped by Bass Strait. The day finishes with the Penguin Parade — watching little penguins return from the sea at dusk. You’ll travel in a comfortable Mercedes vehicle, with complimentary bottled water provided, and an onboard fridge to keep your own drinks or purchases chilled. We make the day easy, scenic, and perfectly paced for a memorable Phillip Island experience. The itinerary shown is our “day taken care of for you” plan, but it can be customised to suit your interests, including more time at selected stops.

We are Victorian local private tours provides quality and flexibility. All tours come with a knowledgeable local tour guide and driver, will go beyond your itinerary to make your trip a life time memorable experience. Phillip Island is well known as one of the biggest little penguin territory in the world. Also it's the only place you can see the penguin parade.

Phillip Island is known for its spectacular scenery and native wildlife, and on this tour, you’ll get to see both. Start the day with a Melbourne pickup—you’ll travel with ease to Phillip Island and visit multiple attractions in a day. Conveniently, entrance fees are included, so you won’t waste time waiting in long admission lines. See koalas at the Koala Conservation Centre, a fur seal colony at Seal Rocks, and watch the much loved Penguin Parade. After an action-packed day, you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner with local island produce.

Begin your experience with a convenient pickup from your Melbourne accommodation and travel in comfort in a private, air-conditioned luxury vehicle. Stop at Brighton Beach, home to Melbourne’s iconic Brighton Bathing Boxes, where you can stroll along the foreshore, take photos, and enjoy views across Port Phillip Bay. Continue to a premium Australian wildlife park, visiting either Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park or Maru Koala & Animal Park. Encounter native animals including koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, and wombats in a natural bushland setting. Optional animal encounters may be available. Travel onward to Phillip Island to enjoy coastal scenery at the Nobbies Boardwalk, known for rugged cliffs and ocean views. As evening falls, experience the highlight of the tour — the Phillip Island Penguin Parade, where Little Penguins return from the ocean at sunset. After the parade, relax on the return journey to Melbourne with drop-off at your accommodation.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Melbourne and spend a day discovering Australian wildlife on this full-day excursion to Phillip Island. Alongside a private guide, enjoy stops at nature parks, museums, natural monuments, and wineries to get a full overview of the area. Then, in the evening, head to the Phillip Island Nature Park to watch hundreds of penguins parade back down to their beach burrows.

Viewing the "penguin parade" on Phillip Island is a highlight of a visit to New South Wales. Make the experience even more memorable by booking this comprehensive private tour that includes afternoon tea at Churchill Island, entrance to the Koala Conservation Centre, dinner, and a guaranteed premium viewing spot for the parade.

Experience one of Australia’s most iconic wildlife encounters on this private Phillip Island tour from Melbourne. Travel in comfort in a luxury Mercedes vehicle with your own guide as you explore coastal scenery and native wildlife at a relaxed pace. Start with a photo stop at the colourful Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes before heading to see Australian wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary. Continue to the dramatic coastal boardwalks at The Nobbies before the highlight of the day at the world-famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade, where little penguins return from the ocean at sunset. Why travellers choose this tour • Private experience – just your group and a dedicated guide • Luxury Mercedes vehicle for maximum comfort and space • Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests and pace • Premium Phillip Island Penguin Parade viewing • Visit Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes and The Nobbies Start time varies between 10:00 am (winter) and 1:00 pm (summer) depending on sunset.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

BASSINTHEGRASS isn’t just a music festival — it’s a full-blown tropical experience. Set on the lush lawns of Mindil Beach with the ocean breeze rolling in, it blends big-name live music with Darwin’s laid-back, sun-soaked vibe. By day, you’re dancing under blue skies with a cold drink in hand; by night, you’re watching the sun melt into the sea as the beats keep pumping. It’s the Northern Territory’s biggest and most iconic music festival, known for stacked line-ups that mix Aussie legends, international acts and emerging artists across hip-hop, indie, electronic and rock. Add in great food, pop-up bars, chill-out zones and thousands of people there purely for a good time, and you’ve got a festival that feels equal parts party and holiday. If you want great music, unforgettable sunsets and a festival atmosphere you won’t get anywhere else in Australia, BASSINTHEGRASS is the reason to go to Darwin.

A coastal journey along the dramatic Bunurong cliffs before crossing to Phillip Island. Stop for lunch in a relaxed seaside town before beginning the coastal drive. Discover geology and coastal stories at the Bunurong Environment Centre, then stand at the Dinosaur Dreaming fossil site where evidence of life from 115 million years ago was uncovered. Visit the Amazon Shipwreck Site and take in views from Eagles Nest. Continue along the Bunurong Coastal Drive past rugged headlands and the historic Kilcunda Trestle Bridge. On Phillip Island, stroll the boardwalks at The Nobbies before the evening highlight — the Penguin Parade, where little penguins waddle ashore at dusk. You’ll travel in a comfortable Mercedes vehicle with complimentary bottled water and an onboard fridge to keep drinks or purchases chilled. The itinerary shown is our “day taken care of for you” plan but can be customised to suit your interests.

We present a captivating Half-Day Melbourne City Tour, providing a curated exploration of Melbourne's history, architecture, and landmarks. Highlights include visits to the Melbourne Museum, Royal Exhibition Building, Parliament House, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Albert Park F1 Track, Queen Victoria Market, James Cook Cottage, Fitzroy Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens, and the War Memorial. Additionally, their Express Phillip Island Tour offers a 12-14 hour nature experience featuring Seal Rocks, The Nobbies, and the world-famous Penguin Parade. With limited group sizes, personalized experiences, and inclusive amenities, We invite travelers to immerse themselves in Melbourne's cultural essence and natural grandeur.

Discover Phillip Island’s wild beauty and charm at your own pace with a private driver! Your personalized day begins with a pickup from your Melbourne accommodation, followed by a scenic drive to this coastal paradise. Must-See Highlights: Penguin Parade:Witness the world-famous little penguins waddle ashore at sunset. Churchill Island:Explore a historic farm, stroll coastal trails, and watch working sheepdog demonstrations. Nobbys Head & The Breakwall:Breathtaking ocean views and dramatic rock formations—perfect for photos! Cowes Town:Enjoy seaside cafes, boutique shopping, and fresh local seafood. Why Choose This Tour? 100% Flexible:Your driver tailors the itinerary to your interests—whether wildlife, scenery, or culture. Exclusive Comfort:Avoid crowded buses; travel in a private vehicle with door-to-door service. Secure your private tour now—ideal for couples, families, or small groups.

Come and experience the best of Phillip Island. Visit a working heritage farm on Churchill Island, see the spectacular view from the Nobbies Lookout, then watch the famous Penguin Parade at sunset. What a delight! You will be picked up in air conditioned comfort by an English speaking guide for this small group tour. Visit Churchill Island Farm, an historic homestead and a working heritage farm that dates back to 1872. Try your hand a milking a cow or cracking a stockwhip, watch a sheep get shorn, and enjoy seeing the incredibly preserved historic buildings displaying how life was lived back in 1872. Take in the spectacular view from The Nobbies Lookout, you may even spot Australia's largest colony of Fur Seals at Seal Rock. Then just before dusk we make our way to the home to the largest Little Penguin colony in the world, where you will see the penguins roll in from the surf at sunset and make their way waddling across the sand into their burrows for the night.

Join the operator on a charming afternoon adventure aboard the iconic Puffing Billy Steam Railway as we embark on a journey through the verdant Dandenong Ranges. On this 25-mins to 1-hour-long adventure, you'll marvel at lush landscapes and historic locomotives as they wind their way between Belgrave and the Gembrook. OPTIONAL visit to Maru Koala & Animal Park, where you can get up close with Australia’s beloved native wildlife. Experience the joy of hand-feeding friendly kangaroos and create unforgettable moments with these adorable creatures. An additional entrance fee applies.As the timing of the Puffing Billy experience,this optional is not guaranteed to be included on the day. At The Nobbies, you can enjoy panoramic coastal views of Bass Strait from the cliff-top boardwalk and witness the stunning blowholes. As the sunsets, you head out to Summerland Beach. Observe hundreds of little penguins come up to the shore, making their way across the beach to home in the sand dunes.