Tours and Tickets to Experience Moonlit Sanctuary
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What are people saying about Moonlit Sanctuary
Perry_M, Mar 2026
penguins and more
lots of time on the bus, with nice stops at the “brighton beach houses”(?), wildlife park, penguin beach / cliffs, and the fantastic Penguin Walk. long ride back to melbourne, but a great day. Tour was great because Lucy is a fantastic guide.
Yasmin_A, Mar 2026
Wonderful tour! Go West...
Wonderful tour! Go West tours did a great job of organizing a variety of excursions into one experience, getting to visit Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary, and view the Phillip Island penguins was an absolute treat. Our guide, Benjamin, did a great job providing information every step of the way and made a point to give us advice on how best to see the penguins (with extra time to spend more time seeing more penguins)! Can’t recommend this tour group more!
Sherry_W, Mar 2026
Great experience — even in rainy weather!
This was fantastic deal. You get so many different things packed into one day, plus you don’t need to worry about transportation since they drive you around. Raquel is amazing — she knows so much about the area and is super friendly. She also has an eagle eye and can spot wild animals as she’s driving. Even with rainy weather, it was still so much fun!
Jackie_C, Mar 2026
A long day, but so worth it!!
Three days with Go West Tours and our guide Mike was amazing!! The Great Ocean road is not to be missed. So fun to drive and very scenic. The Penguin Parade is beyond cuteness. The Penguin Highway is a must see after dark!! Only suggestion is that the city tour should be moved to the first of the three days so you can figure out what you need to add to your agenda as a visitor to this great City of Melbourne. Certainly a lot to offer here and we ran out of time!!
Penny_S, Jan 2026
Penguin Parade
We went with Go West to Phillip Island to see the Little penguins. We stopped at Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary and also had a good look around the sanctuary at the penguin parade. Everything was well planned and we had plenty of time to explore. James A kept us well informed and entertained!
Diane_E, Mar 2026
5 ⭐️ tour with 5⭐️guide, Aleks❣️
Great tour with the bEsT guide‼️
Aleks was informative, engaging, friendly and approachable❣️. She was a wealth of info and her delivery of that info was 💯👍🏼🥳
Highlights were the colorful boxes, Mary the wombat, the wallabys and of course, the penguins‼️ We saw hundreds as they emerged from the water and waddled right in front of us. TIP|: upgrade your seats, stay for a bit to watch them come out of the water, then march right alongside them on the boardwalk while heading back. 🦘🐨🐧🎉🇦🇺🥰
CHRISTOPHER_D, Mar 2026
Great day for animal lovers
We loved our experience on this tour. We got to see so many animals and end the night with so many penguins! Being able to feed wallabies and Kangaroos was quite amazing. Even though you can’t photograph the penguins it is still an amazing experience. So long as everyone is respectful of the times, this experience will be a good one. If you are lucky enough to get Rick as your guide, you will laugh and learn a lot.
Benjamin_C, Mar 2026
Amazing Day
This was such an awesome experience! Our driver and tour guide, Red, was the best. He kept the day light and fun with lots of silly moments!
Shubhadeep_C, Nov 2025
We had a wonderful time...
We had a wonderful time on the Penguin Parade & Moonlit Sanctuary Tour. Jess was an amazing tour guide — very friendly, welcoming, cheerful and responsible. It was a very well organized and memorable trip. Would highly recommend everyone !
William_R, Mar 2026
A day to remember!
Jon was a fantastic guide for our day! It was structured so well and very nicely organized. We enjoyed our day so much and saw so much beauty and nature all in one fully utilized day.
Araceli_A, Mar 2026
We love Sofia aka "Angel"
The guide / driver makes all the difference. We were fortunate to have Angel aka Sofia as our guide. She kept us safe, informed and went the extra mile to make everyone enjoy this day trip. The stops: Brighton Beach, the wildlife park and several stops around Phillips Island were stunning too
pearline33, Feb 2026
The bus is too small and...
The bus is too small and very discomfort for adults. It seems more suitable for School kids instead.
Overall experience is not bad, except the SMALL TINY bus and dont have any window shade (Curtain). CHANGE A BIGGER BUS, we believe all the tourists will give FIVE STARS!!!
Moonlit Sanctuary
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Know before you go
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When to visit

The park’s popular evening tours, which begin at dusk, must be pre-booked.
Experiences like petting wombats or holding a python require pre-booking and an additional fee; the park also offers packages that allow you to have a number of different animal experiences for one flat fee.
Moonlit Sanctuary is fully accessible for visitors in wheelchairs.
The park offers a casual restaurant and a food kiosk, as well as multiple accessible restrooms.
People Also Ask
How much time should you spend at the Moonlit Sanctuary?
It takes around two hours to explore the Moonlit Sanctuary on Mornington Peninsula. Night tours last 1.5 to two hours. Daytime behind-the-scenes tours go about an hour. When booking a general admission ticket, you’ll select a time. The last entry is 3pm, and visitors can stay until 4pm close.
What animals are at the Moonlit Sanctuary?
The Moonlit Sanctuary houses native Australian wildlife. You'll find mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians—including Tasmanian devils, kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, kookaburras, and dingos. The sanctuary is dedicated to helping save Australia’s endangered wildlife, like the bush stone-curlew and orange-bellied parrots, from extinction. Animal encounter experiences cost extra.
Where is the best place to see Australian wildlife in Melbourne?
The Moonlit Sanctuary is a popular day trip from Melbourne, which is about an hour's drive. It’s home to native Australian wildlife, such as koalas, kangaroos, and dingos. The park can arrange roundtrip transfers from Melbourne for its evening tours for a fee. Most group tours from Melbourne include transportation.
Is the Moonlit Sanctuary worth visiting?
Yes. General admission tickets are available, with daytime and nighttime tours and encounters costing extra. Its night tours, which let visitors see pythons, feathertail gliders, and quolls in their natural nocturnal environment, are popular. Animal encounters (pet a wombat, play with the dingoes, and help feed the animals) are available.
What type of facility is the Moonlit Sanctuary?
The Moonlit Sanctuary is a wildlife conservation park within the Pearcedale Conservation Park on the Mornington Peninsula near Melbourne. It’s home to native Australian wildlife, including koalas, wallabies, kookaburras, and dingos. The sanctuary aims to help save Australia’s endangered wildlife from extinction by releasing animals back into the wild.
Where can I see koalas on the Mornington Peninsula?
Visit the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park on the Mornington Peninsula to get an up-close look at koalas. The park offers a koala encounter that allows you to pet and cuddle the critter in a one-on-one or small-group experience. Note that you do not hold the koala during this encounter.
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