1 Day Exclusively Private Tour Of Phillip Island & The Penguin Parade

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Melbourne, Australia

11 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Phillip Island Wildlife Cruise and Penguin Tour from Melbourne

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Overview

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.

Discover local wildlife like koalas and penguins
Choose from several optional activities on the island
Upgrade to a “Penguins Plus” ticket for a better view
A private tour means a personalized experience

What's Included

Entrance fee's to all the attractions that we visit are included in the tour price
All Fees and Taxes
Pre-paid entry to The Penguin Parade (General Viewing) *Upgraded tickets available at aditional cost
Pre-paid entry to the Koala Conservation Centre
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Professional Driver / Guide
Warm blankets for the Penguin Parade

Upgraded ticket option to the Penguin Parade (*subject to availability if you wish to upgrade).
Food and beverages

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

The pick up time of this tour changes monthly, as it is dependant on the arrival of the penguins after sunset, which changes every day. - In peak summer time (November - March), the departure is between 11am and 1pm with a return time of between 10pm - midnight. - In winter months (and outside of summer) the pick up time is between 10am-11am with a return time of between 9pm-11pm. We will confirm the exact pick-up 24 hours prior to the tour date itself. Our standard pick up point is from outside Eureka Tower observation deck - underneath the palms trees (located at 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank, VIC 3006) however we can pick up from hotels in Melbourne CBD if pre-organised prior to the tour date. We also offer hotel pick up service - this can be provided from selected CBD, Southbank and Docklands hotels only and must be communicated in advance of the tour date.

Meeting point

7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
From outside Eureka Tower observation deck - underneath the palms trees

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.11:00 am

Itinerary

Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Maru Koala and Animal Park

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Phillip Island Wildlife Park

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Churchill Island

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Phillip Island Nature Parks - Churchill Island

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Seal Rock

3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

A Maze'N Things

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Phillip Island Nature Parks - Koala Conservation Reserve

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

F Oswin Robert Koala Reserve

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Purple Hen Winery

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

National Vietnam Veterans Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

The Nobbies Centre

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit (Pass By)

Flynns Beach

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pyramid Rock

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Phillip Island Winery

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Phillip Island Visitor Information Centre

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Children under the age of 12 are not permitted travel
Tours operate in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately according to local conditions

Comfy trainers/sneakers are advised. A warm jumper, plus a waterproof jacket is advisable.
We wish to advise larger groups of 4 or 5, that our luggage capacity is limited, so we recommend 1 x airplane cabin-sized bags per person. For groups of 3 passengers or less, 1 x standard size suitcase & 1 x cabin-sized bag per person is acceptable.
Please note that we do not stop at every attraction we have listed. This is just an advisory of the different options. The tour can be extended to include some of these options. On every tour, we do of course still stop at the Penguin Parade and the koala conservation centre. We do also try and include as many other attractions as we can to maximise your time and enjoyment on the island.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 32 reviews

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Do not book. we booked...

Jack_G, Oct 2025

DO NOT BOOK. We booked this several months in advance and thought it would be a highlight of the trip. We were never contacted by the tour guide and when we tried calling, we learned that the phone numbers were disconnected. Luckily we were able to find a last-minute alternative through our hotel concierge, but I’m now having to work out a refund in the middle of my vacation. Again, DO NOT BOOK. This listing should really be taken down by Viator.

Perfect Day Exploring Phillip Island with Posh Penguins - Highly Recommend

Stacey_P, Sep 2024

We had a wonderful day exploring Phillip Island with Posh Penguins. James was fantastic - very professional and ensured our day was a success. He reached out in advance of our tour for any last minute details. He was on time and had even brought water and great healthy snacks in the car, which was a very clean and comfortable mini van. Phillip Island is scenic and beautiful, and James is knowledgeable about the area. The penguins are super cute as well! Highly recommend a trip to Phillip Island using Posh Penguins and James as your guide.