Melbourne Penguin Parade and Wildlife Day Tour

Every night at sunset, the truly incredible spectacle of the Penguin Parade occurs on the beaches of Phillip Island. The local colony of little penguins emerges from the water to make their way to the burrows in the sand dunes - and this tour is your chance to witness this unforgettable phenomenon in real life!
We’ll spend the day exploring top attractions including Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park and the Nobbies, before settling in on the sand, ready for the main show at the Penguin Parade. Including all entrance fees, this great value tour is the best way to discover the wild coastal scenery and delightful animals of Phillip Island.

Meeting Point

Immigration Museum (Museums Victoria)

400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Corner of Flinders Street and Market Street

What's included:

• Entrance to the Moonlit Sanctuary
• General admission to the Penguin Parade
• Wildlife Viewing
• Melbourne CBD Pick up and Drop off

What to expect:

Duration: 10 hours

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale VIC 3912, Australia

Moonlit Sanctuary is home to stacks of well-known Aussie animals including kangaroos, wombats, and Tasmanian devils, plus many lesser-known species such as the spot-tailed quoll, yellow-bellied glider and long-nosed potoroo.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Woolamai Beach

Cape Woolamai, Victoria

Located at the base of Cape Woolamai, Woolamia Beach is one of Victoria's most beautiful and rugged beaches. With huge surf and a soft golden sand, any trip to Phillip Island must include a stop here.

20 minutes

Cowes

Cowes, Victoria

Cowes is located at the Northerly tip of Phillip Island is and is the Islands most populated town. It offers a village feel full of restaurants and bars. Cowes Beach and Jetty offer magnificent views over the gentle waters of Western Port Bay back to the Mornington Peninsula.

45 minutes

The Nobbies Centre

1320 Ventnor Road, Summerlands, 3922, Victoria

Stroll the Nobbies board walk for views of the awesome volcanic rock formations. Check out seal rock which is home to the largest colony of Australian Fur seals. Keep you eyes peeled for more Aussie Wildlife including Swamp Wallabies and even Penguins.

45 minutes

Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade

1019 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands, 3922, Victoria

As the sun begins to lower, we’ll make our way to Summerland Beach ready for the main event. Once the sun has set, the little penguins will feel safe enough to emerge from the water in small groups and make their way across the beach. Take a stroll along the boardwalks to walk alongside these adorable birds as they waddle their way back to their nests with their bellies full from a day out at sea fishing.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included