PHILLIP ISLAND DAY TRIP & PENGUIN PARADE FROM MELBOURNE | $170

1. Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes : Stroll along Port Phillip Bay and capture stunning photos with Melbourne's iconic, colorful bathing boxes and city skyline.
2. Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park : Enjoy a guided wildlife experience—hand-feed native kangaroos and wallabies, and view koalas, wombats, dingoes, and reptiles in a natural bushland setting.
3. The Nobbies & Seal Rock : Walk the dramatic coastal boardwalks at Point Grant to admire rugged cliffs, blowholes, and views toward Australia's largest fur seal colony.
4. World-Famous Penguin Parade : Experience the magical moment at sunset as hundreds of wild Little Penguins emerge from the Southern Ocean and waddle back to their burrows.
5. Hassle-Free City Pick-Up : Direct, guided group transfers departing from central Melbourne CBD locations.

Please arrive outside your designated meeting point 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. The vehicle operates strictly on schedule.

Morning Pick-up Schedule :

1. 10:20 AM - Radisson Hotel on Flagstaff Gardens : 380 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000
2. 10:40 AM - The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins : 630 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
3. 10:50 AM - Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne : 328 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000
4. Evening Return Drop-off: Approx. 22:30 PM – 23:00 PM back at original Melbourne CBD locations.

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM | Melbourne CBD Pick-ups

Meet your driver-guide at your chosen CBD hotel meeting point and depart Melbourne toward Port Phillip Bay.

10:45 AM | Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes

Stop at historic Brighton Beach. Enjoy free time to explore the colourful bathing boxes and take photos against the coastal backdrop.

12:15 PM | Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

Arrive at the award-winning Moonlit Sanctuary. Join a guided tour of the exhibits, hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies, and see native Australian animals up close.

01:45 PM | Lunch Break

Relax and enjoy free time for lunch at a local café or restaurant (own expense).

03:00 PM | Phillip Island Scenic Drive

Cross the bridge onto Phillip Island, taking in scenic countryside and coastal scenery while listening to commentary from your guide.

04:00 PM | Point Grant, The Nobbies & Seal Rock

Walk along the elevated wooden boardwalks at The Nobbies. Take in views of the crashing ocean, coastal blowholes, and Seal Rock offshore.

05:30 PM | Free Time & Dinner Break

Head to the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre. Enjoy free time to grab dinner (own expense), browse interactive exhibits, and learn about penguin conservation.

Sunset | The Penguin Parade

Take your seat at the boardwalk viewing stands. Watch hundreds of Little Penguins cross the sand and head into the dunes after a day fishing at sea.

08:30 PM | Departure from Phillip Island

Re-board the comfortable coach for the relaxing drive back toward Melbourne.

10:30 PM – 11:00 PM | Melbourne CBD Drop-off

Arrive back in central Melbourne CBD to conclude your trip.

1. Round-trip transfers from selected Melbourne CBD hotel meeting points.
2. Professional driver-guide with live tour commentary throughout the day.
3. Guided tour of the wildlife exhibits at Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park.
4. Standard admission ticket to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade with guide accompaniment.

1. Meals and drinks (designated lunch and dinner stops are at own expense).
2. Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, or optional photo opportunities).
3. Public transportation or rideshare fares to/from your hotel to the CBD pickup points.

Q: Can I take photos of the penguins during the Penguin Parade?

A: No. Photography and video recording of any kind (including phones and cameras without flash) are strictly prohibited at the Penguin Parade to protect the Little Penguins' sensitive eyes from light damage.

Q: What should I wear on the Phillip Island tour?

A: Coastal weather on Phillip Island can get cold and windy in the evening, especially while sitting at the outdoor penguin viewing stands. We strongly recommend bringing warm layers, a windproof jacket, and comfortable walking shoes.

Q: Are kangaroo feed bags included at Moonlit Sanctuary?

A: Your tour includes guided entry to Moonlit Sanctuary. Kangaroo feed can be purchased for a nominal fee directly at the sanctuary visitor center.