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Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour from Melbourne

By Melbourne Sights
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Price is $79 per adult
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  • 8h 10m
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Overview

With a relaxed 2pm departure from Melbourne's Southern Cross Station (Coach Terminal) we head straight to Phillip Island via the Bass Coast Hyw with panoramic views of Western Port & French Island.
Crossing onto Phillip Island at San Remo our first stop is Seal Rocks and the Nobbies Centre to take a walk along the boardwalk and soak in the stunning views back towards the Mornington Peninsula from Phillip Island’s most western point.

And then it’s onwards to the main event, the Phillip Island penguin tour. Just after dark every night, the world’s smallest penguins waddle ashore after spending the day fishing out at sea. You’ll be truly captivated as the stars of the show emerge from the surf and pass right before your eyes on their journey back to their burrows.

An evening meal (own expense) can be enjoyed prior of after the Penguin Parade depending on season. Our return to Melbourne is direct via the Monash Freeway for a mid evening arrival back to Southern Cross Station.

Activity location

  • Cowes
    • Cowes, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Southern Cross Station Underground Coach & Bus Terminal
    • Southern Cross Station Access Road
    • 3008, Docklands, Victoria, Australia

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour from Melbourne
  • Earn $2.66
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 10 minutes8h 10m
    8h 10m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 2:00pm
Price details
$88.50 x 1 Adult$88.50
Total
Price is $88.50
Until Sat, Dec 6
Upgrade to Penguin Plus
  • Earn $3.94
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 10 minutes8h 10m
    8h 10m
  • English

Penguins Plus Viewing: Get up close and personal with the little penguins from the extra special Penguins Plus grandstand at the Penguin Parade.

Language options: English
Starting time: 2:00pm
Price details
$131.43 x 1 Adult$131.43
Total
Price is $131.43
Until Sat, Dec 6

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    WiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English speaking driver / guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Dinner

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time.
  • If less than 10 travelers are booked a modern mini van may be utilized
  • No photography or filming is permitted at the Penguin Parade. Penguins have sensitive eyes and a bright, sudden flash or unusual light can frighten or disorientate a penguin.

Activity itinerary

San Remo (Pass by)
Quaint fishing village on Western Port Bay & entry point to Phillip Island.
Cowes
  • 50m
During day light saving time ( Summer ) we stop at Cowes for opportunity to enjoy dinner, explore the foreshore or enjoy a drink at one of the many hotels or cafes'
The Nobbies Centre
  • 40m
Take a stroll along the boardwalks to soak up breathtaking coastal views. Overlooking the Bass Strait, the Nobbies boasts spectacular clifftop views, prolific sea bird life along with Little Penguins still in the burrows that have not ventured out to sea.
Summerlands Lookout
  • 15m
From The Nobbies Centre to the Penguin Parade, we take the dirt coastal road, stopping for scenic views or wildlife photo opportunities as they arise. ( Mainly Wallabies & Cape Barron Goose )
Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade
  • 2h 20m
  • Admission ticket included
We generally arrive 70 minutes prior to the anticipated arrival of the Little Penguins for you to fully explore the visitor education centre or secure a prime vantage spot. Our schedule departure is 70 to 80 minutes after arrival of the penguins once again giving you maximum opportunity to see the habits and generally going about their business on the way to their burrows opposed to leaving early.

Location

Activity location

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    Cowes
    • Cowes, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Southern Cross Station Underground Coach & Bus Terminal
    • Southern Cross Station Access Road
    • 3008, Docklands, Victoria, Australia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Southern Cross Station Underground Coach & Bus Terminal
    • Southern Cross Station Access Road
    • 3008, Docklands, Victoria, Australia

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