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Phillip Island Private Experience

Phillip Island hosts more than just its world-famous Penguin Parade, it is home to an impressive array of wildlife (koalas, wallabies & various birdlife), rugged coastline, stunning vistas and sandy beaches. Your time on Phillip Island will see you visit one of its beaches, walk amongst the treetops of the Koala Conversation Centre with a bird’s eye view of Australia’s most loved marsupial, wander the clifftop boardwalk taking in the wild, rugged coastline, before travelling to the Penguin Parade spotting various wildlife. Taking your seats at the parade, you will thrilled to see so many penguins waddle up the beach to their burrows right alongside the boardwalk and viewing points, merely a hands length away from you. Dinner can be included in Cowes, Phillip Island’s main township. Throughout the day, your guide will share the history, adventures & stories of Phillip Island, adding those unique touches that Your Exclusive Tours pride themselves on including with every experience.

Phillip Island Private Experience

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Private Day Tour of Phillip Island Wildlife and Brighton Beach

On this full-day tour you will get to experience both bays that Melbourne has to offer and the beautiful city skyline along with the iconic Brighton beach boxes dating back to the 1860s. Explore some of Australia's iconic native animals such as Koalas, Kangaroos, Dingoes, and more. Visit the Nobbies Centre where this spectacular headland offers stunning ocean views and is home to the world's largest Fur Seal Colony and Seal Rock. You will enjoy boardwalks and gain knowledge of all local Animal, Fauna, and Flora. Visit the world-famous penguin parade and follow along in many different languages in our website app so you don’t miss a thing. Bring an umbrella if rain is forecast.

Private Day Tour of Phillip Island Wildlife and Brighton Beach

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Wildlife and Beach Boxes Bus Tour

Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Wildlife and Beach Boxes Bus Tour

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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Healesville Sanctuary And Phillip Island Wildlife Bus Tour

Healesville Sanctuary And Phillip Island Wildlife Bus Tour

11 hoursFree Cancellation

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Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour

Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour

11 hoursFree Cancellation

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Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour – Max 11

Experience Phillip Island in small-group comfort with no more than 11 guests—not 24 or 27 people on a coach. Travel in a modern Mercedes-Benz Vito or Sprinter with comfortable seating and climate control. Our exceptional guides combine wildlife knowledge, warm service and Penguin Parade advice to keep the day relaxed and organised. Provide any Melbourne CBD hotel, apartment or nominated address. We will collect you there and return you to the same place after the Penguin Parade. Guests outside the CBD receive a convenient meeting point. Visit Moonlit Sanctuary, with admission included, to see koalas, kangaroos and other Australian wildlife. Continue to The Nobbies for dramatic coastal views while looking for wild wallabies and native birdlife, then watch little penguins return ashore after sunset. Choose General Viewing or Penguins Plus when booking. Penguins Plus requires confirmation and is subject to availability. Other viewing tickets may be requested for an additional charge.

Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour – Max 11

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Full-Day Private Australian Wildlife Tour of Phillip Island

Full-Day Private Australian Wildlife Tour of Phillip Island

9 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

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Phillip Island Nature Parks

Every night, thousands of little blue penguins come ashore on Phillip Island to rest up and spend time with their mate. The nightly penguin parade is a uniquely Australian spectacle, and a perfect opportunity to see some of the south coast's sea life. This tour makes getting to the penguin parade easy; instead of hiring a car and organizing accommodation on the island, same-day chauffeured transfers make it possible to see the best of Phillip Island in a single day.

Phillip Island Medium Size Group Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Great Ocean Road Tour From Melbourne

Driving in a new country can be stressful. Enjoy a more relaxing encounter with Melbourne and set the pace that suits you when you book these personalized, customizable private tour packages, direct from your central Melbourne address. Choose between downtown Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, and the Yarra Valley, and pick the vehicle size that suits your group. Any entry and activity fees are at your own expense.

Small Group Personalised Private Tours Melbourne (up to 14 pax)

1 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Cape Woolamai

Full-Day Phillip Island Tour with Kangaroo, Koala and Penguin Parade

11 hoursFree Cancellation

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Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour from Melbourne

Combine visits to two prominent nature attractions outside Melbourne without having to organize your own transport with this full-day shared tour to Phillip Island and the Mornington Peninsula. Drive to the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park to see its broad range of Australian wildlife. Then head to Phillip Island for the evening penguin parade, stopping at several coastal spots along the way.

Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour from Melbourne

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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Puffing Billy Steam Train and Penguins Wildlife Tour

Whether it’s your child or your inner child that loves steam trains and penguins, getting the timing right to watch little penguins parade on Phillip Island is a challenge. Skip the stress of the long drive when you join this convenient tour, which includes not only the penguins but the Puffing Billy Railway steam train. Upgrade to the Penguins Plus package for an even better view of the parade.

Puffing Billy Steam Train and Penguins Wildlife Tour

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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Penguin Parade at Sunset

Traveling between Melbourne and Philip Island means driving along unlit, unfamiliar regional roads. Hand the driving over to a local on this full-day tour, traveling by comfortable coach to The Nobbies Centre. On arrival, explore the boardwalks and enjoy panoramic coastal views of Bass Strait. Pick a spot to view the nightly “Penguin Parade”—little penguins making the journey from the ocean to their sand-dune burrows.

Philip Island Penguin Parade Full-Day Tour from Melbourne

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Penguins Plus

Phillip Island and French Island Wildlife Expedition

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Phillip Island Wildlife and Penguin Tour with Cruise Option

Phillip Island is a popular day trip from Melbourne, although the driving there and back, and working out how best to spend the day, can be a challenge. You don’t have to worry about either of those things on a small-group tour from Melbourne. On it, discover the wildlife around Phillip Island, from the Penguin Parade to a cruise in search of seals, and explore the island’s most scenic spots.

Phillip Island Wildlife and Penguin Tour with Cruise Option

13 hoursFree Cancellation

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Phillip Island Small-Group Penguins & Wine Tour from Melbourne

Experience Phillip Island with locals, journeying from Melbourne for a full day of boutique wine, beachside charm, and native wildlife. You'll be able to indulge in wine tasting without worrying about driving, and discover hidden gems and secret beaches in Cowes that most visitors miss. You'll end at the world-famous Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach, where a general viewing ticket provides full immersion in this world-class wildlife experience.

Phillip Island Small-Group Penguins & Wine Tour from Melbourne

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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Penguin Parade

A scenic day trip from Melbourne leads to Phillip Island's stunning coastline and its famous Penguin Parade. Visit Maru Koala and Animal Park for a close encounter with kangaroos and koalas. Enjoy breathtaking views along the coastal Boulevard Drive and experience the enchanting sight of little penguins returning home at sunset. This tour includes pick-up from Melbourne CBD and Southbank, providing a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced guide. - Visit Maru Koala and Animal Park for wildlife encounters - Enjoy stunning views at Nobbies Lookout along Boulevard Drive - Witness the iconic Penguin Parade at sunset - Includes pick-up and drop-off from Melbourne CBD and Southbank

Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour from Melbourne

9 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

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Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour from Melbourne

Discover the natural delights of Phillip Island with an eco-tour from Melbourne. See the iconic Brighton Beach bathing boxes, visit the beach and take some time to admire these historic landmarks. Head to the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park for an up-close encounter with kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, and other native Australian wildlife. Finish the day at a local beach where you can watch hundreds of some of the world's tiniest penguins waddle out of the ocean and across the sand to their burrows.

Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour from Melbourne

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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Phillip Island & Penguin Parade Afternoon Eco Tour from Melbourne

Travelers short on time can still experience one of Melbourne’s best day trips with this afternoon tour to Phillip Island. After a free morning, travel in the early afternoon to Phillip Island, with time for some sightseeing before watching the famous penguin parade at sunset. For people not sure what to do in the morning, you can choose to include a morning trip to ride the Puffing Billy steam train.

Phillip Island & Penguin Parade Afternoon Eco Tour from Melbourne

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Melbourne City Highlights & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour

Check out two destinations in one tour with this group excursion that explores the best of Melbourne, then heads over to Phillip Island to watch the penguins waddle around at sunset. Your guide takes care of logistics, driving you to Melbourne landmarks like the MCG, Fitzroy Gardens, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Hosier Lane. Then, relax in your air-conditioned vehicle on your way to Phillip Island, where you’ll take in the stunning views at the Nobbies and witness adorable penguins returning to their burrows.

Melbourne City Highlights & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour

14 hoursFree Cancellation

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Puffing Billy Steam Train & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour

It’s so tempting to explore further afield from the city when you’re on vacation, but between planning the route and the itinerary, it can feel like more trouble than it’s worth. But not so with this Puffing Billy tour Penguin Parade combo tour, which treats you to a side of Melbourne that way too many tourists don’t get to see, and with convenient pickup from a selection of hotels too.

Puffing Billy Steam Train & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour

14 to 17 hoursFree Cancellation

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Phillip Island Full-Day Tour from Melbourne with Penguin Parade

If you're short on time in Melbourne but keen to check off as much Australian wildlife as possible, this full-day tour to Philip Island is your best bet. Visit a wildlife center (own expense), a working dairy farm, and a hotspot for native birdlife. The day is capped off by Summerland Beach's "Penguin Parade"—see hundreds of the world’s smallest penguin species make their way to their homes in the dunes.

Phillip Island Full-Day Tour from Melbourne with Penguin Parade

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Brighton Bath Boxes & Puffing Billy & Penguin Parade 1-Day Tour

Important:The exact departure time will between 8am to 12pm, the exact time provided 12 Hours before departing by SMS or E-mail. Start a day with the Brighton Bathing Boxes, are one of the most photographed locations in the city and its environs and have come to represent the suburbs of Melbourne. Then experience a trip down memory lane at Puffing Billy, Australia's best-preserved vintage steam train, located in the gorgeous Dandenong Ranges. Finally,we go to the Penguin Parade before dusk, where you can explore the "Penguin Experience" exhibit to find out more about these amazing creatures. Penguins, seals, koalas, wallabies, and other Australian animals abound on Phillip Island! Take a stroll to Summerland Beach and see the Penguin Parade from the main grandstand.

Brighton Bath Boxes & Puffing Billy & Penguin Parade 1-Day Tour

12 to 13 hoursFree Cancellation

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Puffing BillySteam Train & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour

Experience two of Victoria's most iconic attractions in one unforgettable day on this Puffing Billy Train and Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour from Melbourne. Begin with a visit to Brighton Beach, famous for its colorful bathing boxes and sweeping views of Port Phillip Bay—one of Melbourne's most photographed coastal landmarks. Step aboard the historic Puffing Billy Railway, Australia's oldest preserved steam train, and enjoy a scenic journey through the lush forests of the Dandenong Ranges aboard its famous open-sided carriages. Continue to Maru Koala and Animal Park, where you can encounter Australia's unique wildlife, including koalas, kangaroos, wombats, emus, and other native animals. Travel onward to The Nobbies Centre on spectacular Phillip Island, where dramatic coastal cliffs, rugged boardwalks, and panoramic ocean views overlook the famous Seal Rocks, home to Australia's largest colony of fur seals. As the sun sets, witness the world-famous Penguin Parade

Puffing BillySteam Train & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour

10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

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