Top Phillip Island Bus Tours

Skip the hassle of planning the logistics of a night out at Phillip Island's penguin parade. This guided tour includes pickup from your Phillip Island accommodations and gets you to the boardwalk in time to see the penguins waddle across the beach under the magical light of the golden hour. There's also time to enjoy the visitor center and wildlife-spotting at the Nobbies.

This is a wine-focused tour of Margaret River with a difference. Travelers who feel a bit intimidated by the posh air around wine will appreciate the approachable, relaxed approach of the guides on this tour. As well as wine tastings at three top wineries and lunch at one, you’ll have a go at mixing your own wine in a fun wine blending activity.

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 most unique day trip from Melbourne to Phillip Island for a day of surfing, go-karting, and wildlife encounters. Enjoy a traditional Aussie beach barbecue and see the famous Little Penguins Parade. More than just the Little Penguins, Phillip Island has some of the most amazing surf in Victoria, an exhilarating and spectacular go karting experience, the opportunity to hand feed kangaroos, wallabies and emus. No other tour gives you the opportunity to learn to surf, race go karts and feed Australian animals all in one day! You will have the opportunity to experience a traditional Australian barbeque at the beach, play beach cricket and learn how to kick a footy. These are some very unique Australian experiences, which is unique to this tour. Finally the tour takes you to the most famous of all Phillip Island sights, the nightly Little Penguin Parade. You will have the best fun filled, action packed day exploring all the most amazing activities in Phillip Island!

Discover Phillip Island your way with the Island Explorer Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus — the easiest and most flexible way to experience the island’s top attractions without the need for a car. Enjoy unlimited access to our small-group sightseeing loop connecting you to must-see locations including the Chocolate Factory, Koala Conservation Centre, Churchill Island, The Nobbies, local wineries, beaches, and more. With regular departures and convenient stops throughout the day, you can hop on and off at your own pace while our friendly local drivers provide helpful tips and insights along the way. Designed specifically for visitors to Phillip Island, this service offers the perfect balance of freedom and local expertise — all with the premium service standards that Local Way Tours is known for. Whether you’re staying on the island or visiting for the day, Island Explorer makes exploring Phillip Island effortless, comfortable, and completely flexible.