Day Trips from Melbourne to Brighton Beach

Enjoy a perfect day trip from Melbourne, blending iconic sights, wildlife, and scenic charm. Capture stunning photos at Brighton Beach’s colorful Bathing Boxes before heading to Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary to encounter koalas, kangaroos, and the elusive platypus. Savor fine wines at Rochford Winery in Yarra Valley, then hop aboard the historic Puffing Billy Steam Train for a nostalgic ride through the lush Dandenong Ranges. With expert guidance and seamless transport, this tour offers a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation.

Experience the beauty of the Philip Island and wildlife viewing with our small group family-oriented day tour company where we can relax and enjoy the ride while sharing some interesting facts about this important nature conservation park that people talk about. From the colorful beach boxes at the iconic Brighton Beach, we ll take you to one of Australia's most important nature conservation area, Philip Island, the home of fairy penguins, koala, wallabies as well as other sea birds, seals and other marine species. Also prepared to be awed by majestic ocean view of the Nobbies. Unlike other tour companies that only focus on "showing the view and go home", we offer family-oriented interaction that makes our tour feels like you are going away with your own family. We try to make our tour fun, exciting and we cater for each, and everyone's need while maintaining the quality and efficiency of our tour. Watch out for some wild wallabies!

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.

Make the most of your time in Melbourne and see all the city’s main attractions in the morning and explore Phillip Island in the afternoon. On this small-group tour with no more than 11 participants, you’ll discover Melbourne at a relaxed pace with your local expert guide, then travel to Phillip Island in the afternoon. The Morning City tour includes a 45 minute walking tour of the lanes and arcades of Melbourne. Visit Moonlit Sanctuary to learn of Australia's unique wildlife. Continue your tour reaching Phillip Island and the boardwalks at Nobbies. End your exploration of Phillip Island at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade and watch the little penguins waddle up the beach , before returning to the city .

This tour is exclusive for Cruise ship passengers. that means we pick up passengers from Station Pier, where cruise ship arrives and we can adjust starting time id there are delays. The tour includes visit to Brighton Beach to see the famous bathing boxes. a visit to Moonlit Sanctuary will give passengers the opportunity to get close to some of Australia's unique wildlife. The tour will include a visit of the city of Melbourne itself to make the most of the time in town.