Departing Melbourne at around midday, you'll visit the city's most colourful attraction – the iconic Brighton Beach bathing boxes – for an opportunity to visit the beach and take some time to admire these historic landmarks. You'll continue your journey through Melbourne’s bayside suburbs on the way to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park. Here, you will enjoy a guided wildlife walk and see many species of native Australian animals. Learn about iconic species such as kangaroos, koalas, emus, and wallabies, as well as some of your lesser-known favourites including quolls, owls, bandicoots, and Tasmanian devils.

Continuing on to Phillip Island, a visit to Point Grant and The Nobbies gives you an opportunity to enjoy views over Westernport Bay and the Bass Strait, including Seal Rocks, home to Australia's largest population of fur seals. Then, it's onto the main event, where just after dark every night the world’s smallest penguins waddle ashore after spending the day fishing out at sea. You’ll be truly enchanted as the stars of the show emerge from the surf and pass right before your eyes on their journey back to their homes. Your guide will ensure you are able to get the very best vantage point to enjoy the Penguin Parade. After the parade, you will have plenty of time to explore the Visitor Centre before beginning your own journey back to Melbourne.

Admire the kangaroos, koalas, emus and wallabies at Moonlit Sanctuary
Watch hundreds of little blue penguins in their natural habitat
Enjoy the views of Seal Rocks, home to Australia's largest population of fur seals

You may be able to upgrade on-site to the more personalized Penguins Plus, an exclusive viewing platform with a maximum capacity of 200 guests, or choose the Penguins Plus Underground upgrade and see the penguins up close through an underground viewing window. There's an additional charge per person for these experiences
Please confirm the pickup place and time directly with the local operator at least 48 hours before departure. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking
Please inform your tour company of the age of the children. All children aged 3 years and under must be securely fastened in a restraint seat that is provided free of charge
As the tour operates in small touring vehicles, there is no storage space for baby strollers or other large items. Please limit your luggage to a 5kg soft bag

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Entrance fees
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Driver guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off

All meals

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

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Pickup from selected hotels in Melbourne. At checkout, you'll be asked to provide your pickup address. Please confirm the pickup place and time directly with the local operator whose contact information can be found in the voucher after booking.