From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade Afternoon Tour - Small Group

Head to Phillip Island in the afternoon
on a small-group tour

Meet at the corner of Flinders Street and Market Street in central Melbourne and set off for Phillip Island in the afternoon. The roughly 2-hour drive is in a modern air-conditioned tour vehicle with upgraded seating and free Wi-Fi, and with a maximum of 24 guests the pace is relaxed.

A local guide from Bunyip Tours, a family-owned Melbourne tour company, brings the trip to life with stories, wildlife knowledge and local insights. The tour is conducted in English, and pre-recorded commentary is available in 16 languages via a free app.

Walk the Nobbies coastal boardwalk

At the Nobbies, follow the coastal walk overlooking Bass Strait and Seal Rocks and enjoy sweeping ocean views. Your guide explains Phillip Island's unique environment, and you can look out for native wildlife along the way.

In summer, the tour also stops at Cape Woolamai for its rugged coastline, ocean views and beautiful beaches.

Watch the Penguin Parade at sunset

As evening approaches, arrive at the Penguin Parade and stay for about 2 hours. At dusk, watch little penguins emerge from the sea and waddle across the beach to their burrows from the standard viewing area.

After the parade, it's about a 2-hour bus ride back to the starting point, arriving between 21:00 and 24:00 depending on the season.

※ Wildlife lives in its natural habitat, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
※ Cape Woolamai is visited in summer only.
※ The tour runs in all weather, and the itinerary may change depending on local conditions.