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Phillip Island Penguins & Koalas Tour

1 day
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Start and end in Melbourne
4.8
6 traveler reviews
  • Little penguin walking through grass at night.
  • Family enjoying ocean view from a wooden deck.
  • Couple observing a koala in its natural habitat.
  • Line of penguins walking on the beach at dusk.
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  • Excellent experience and must visit place. Our Guide Tomas is most energetic and passionate about the nature and ecosystem.

    Phillip Island Penguins & Koalas Tour reviewer 1
    Bhavin, traveled in November
    5.0
  • Close-up of a koala in a tree.
  • Penguins marching through sand dune grasses at night.
  • Interior of a visitor center with people exploring.
  • Person taking a photo on a beach.
  • Group of penguins on the shoreline.
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Autopia Tours
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 38
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Phillip Island

    Start point
    Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia (Our central meeting point for this tour will be at the Immigration Museum 400 Flinders St (Corner Market St) at 11:45am (Winter) & 1:45pm (Summer), 11:45 - 13:45)
    End point
    Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia (Same as pickup location *Seasonal drop off times between 9:30pm to midnight, 21:30 - 23:30)

    Included Activities

    • Guided wildlife tour with experienced driver guide
    • Visit Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve with boardwalk trails
    • Explore The Nobbies Center at Seal Rocks with clifftop views
    • Penguin Parade general viewing entry at Summerland Beach
    • Observe little penguin return and sunset
    • Penguin Parade Visitor Centre exhibits and displays

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase food and refreshments in Cowes
    • Purchase meals at the Penguin Parade
    Landmarks
    Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve
    The Nobbies
    Seal Rocks
    Penguin Parade Visitor Centre
    Summerland Beach
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    • Group of 38 travelers max.
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Rating
4.7(239 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
Cancellation policy

Traveler Moments

  • Koala sleeping on a tree branch amidst greenery.
  • Grassy field at sunset with a few animals grazing.
  • Close-up of desserts, possibly tiramisu and some cookies.
  • Rocky coastline with ocean and a small island.

Traveler Reviews

4.8
Overall rating based on 6 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.3
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    3.5
  • Tour Operator
    4.7

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  • Phillip Island Penguins & Koalas Tour reviewer 1
    November 14th, 2025
    Excellent experience and must visit place. Our Guide Tomas is most energetic and passionate about the nature and...
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    Traveled in November 2025
  • A
    June 1st, 2024
    The rating is for craig. Nicest bus driver ever
    Traveled in June 2024
  • T
    March 27th, 2023
    Vicki provided fantastic commentary throughout the tour. We really enjoyed all the sites we visited.
    Traveled in March 2023
  • K
    January 17th, 2023
    Driver was very nice and informative.
    Traveled in January 2023
  • A
    January 14th, 2023
    Good tour, unfortunately the weather changed, but we saw all we wanted to see.
    Traveled in January 2023
  • Phillip Island Penguins & Koalas Tour reviewer 6
    October 18th, 2022
    I don't usually like tour/guide. But this philip island day trip is a nice one. No nonsense, no crazy sales/shopping....
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    • Grassy field at sunset with a few animals grazing.
    • Rocky coastline with ocean and a small island.
    • Koala sleeping on a tree branch amidst greenery.
    • Close-up of desserts, possibly tiramisu and some cookies.
    Traveled in October 2022

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    Irene

    Asked on December 14th, 2023

    where is the pick up and drop off locations in CBD melbourne

    Transport
    • Autopia ToursOperator•Written December 2023

      We have a few pick ups around Melbourne. Our main pick up point is Immigration Musuem. Do you know where you're staying in Melbourne so I can tell you your closest pick up point?

  • S

    Sherry

    Asked on July 12th, 2023

    Is this tour available in January? Does the price include transport from Melbourne?

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    Transport
    • Autopia ToursOperator•Written July 2023

      Yes, this tour is available all year. It does include the transport from Melbourne.

  • D

    Donald

    Asked on April 29th, 2023

    How long is this tour please?

    Tour Details
    • Autopia ToursOperator•Written April 2023

      The 1 Day Tour to Phillip Island goes for approximately 9.5 hours. The tour usually departs at 11;45 from Melbourne and returns to Melbourne around 21:45, however this is not totattly accurate as tours may go slightly shorter or slightly longer depending our traffic/delays.

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    Nicole

    Asked on April 10th, 2023

    How much 2 day tour to Brighton Beach and Philip Island to see Maru koala animals park & penguin parade at night

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • Autopia ToursOperator•Written April 2023

      Our Phillip Island Day Tour does not include the Brighton Bathing Boxes, as we head straight to Phillip Island to go to the Koala Conservation Reserve, Penguin Parade, and a few lookout points. We do not have a tour that goes to the bathing boxes unfortunately.

  • A

    Amanda

    Asked on October 25th, 2022

    Are you able to accommodate 87 y on this tour? are there going to be a long walking tour?

    Age Range
    Tour Details
    • Autopia ToursOperator•Written October 2022

      A low level of fitness is required for our tour. Each stop is at recreational pace. Please note if they are on any walking aids, this is not permitted on our bus as we do not have storage space.

  • A

    Andrea

    Asked on September 17th, 2022

    Does the price of the tour include admission to the koala reserve and penguin parade?

    Tour Details
    • Autopia ToursOperator•Written September 2022

      I can confirm this tour itinerary does indeed include admission to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade and Koala Conservations Reserve.

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