This tour ends in Philip Islands not sending us back to Melbourne?

The tour does return back to Melbourne around 9:45 PM.

would like to see penguins and koalas on christmas day. Do you offer a tour? we are a group of 6.

Unfortunately we are closed on christmas day. We do have a tour on either Christmas Eve or boxing day if either if them dates work?

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

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?

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

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

How long is this tour please?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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Phillip Island Penguin Tour with Koala Conservation Experience

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Just nice view, penguins and koalas. Good to have guides like Brit, I would give my sincere recommendation.
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Phillip Island
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
- Penguin Parade general viewing at Summerland Beach
- Koala Conservation Reserve boardwalk exploration
- The Nobbies clifftop scenery and ocean views
- Penguin Parade Visitor Centre exhibits and displays
- Wildlife observation including Little Penguins, koalas, Australian fur seals, wallabies, and native birds
Optional Activities
- Food and refreshments in Cowes
- Food and refreshments at the Penguin Parade
Landmarks
Penguin Parade
Summerland Beach
Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve
The Nobbies
Seal Rocks
Penguin Parade Visitor Centre

Landmarks
Penguin Parade
Summerland Beach
Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve
The Nobbies
Seal Rocks
Penguin Parade Visitor Centre

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4.9

Overall rating based on 9 Reviews

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4.3
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4.7
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.0
Food
3.5
Tour Operator
4.7

Prasad5.0•October 2026
Lauren was very good, knowledgeable and funny
Traveled in September 2026
香腸卷5.0•June 2026
It exceeded all my expectations! The entire itinerary was exceptionally well-planned and stress-free. Our...
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Traveled in June 2026
Reply from: Autopia Tours
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your experience exceeded your expectations and that Kiwi made your journey so enjoyable and welcoming. Providing stress-free, memorable trips with professional guides is our top priority, and we're glad we could deliver that for you. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to host you again on your next adventure!
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Kathie5.0•May 2026
This is a great tour with an amazing guide, Joel. He was very kind, explained a lot of details, and always told us...
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Traveled in May 2026
Reply from: Autopia Tours
Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that Joel made your tour so enjoyable with his kindness, detailed explanations, and clear communication. We're also happy that you enjoyed the music-it's all about creating a memorable experience! We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure soon!
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Bhavin5.0•November 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
Anonymous5.0•June 2024
The rating is for craig. Nicest bus driver ever
Traveled in June 2024
Teri5.0•March 2023
Vicki provided fantastic commentary throughout the tour. We really enjoyed all the sites we visited.
Traveled in March 2023
Kayvan5.0•January 2023
Driver was very nice and informative.
Traveled in January 2023
Andreas4.0•January 2023
Good tour, unfortunately the weather changed, but we saw all we wanted to see.
Traveled in January 2023
eric5.0•October 2022
I don't usually like tour/guide. But this philip island day trip is a nice one. No nonsense, no crazy sales/shopping....
I don't usually like tour/guide. But this philip island day trip is a nice one. No nonsense, no crazy sales/shopping. Just nice view, penguins and koalas Brit is a friendly funny guide, comfortable to get along. Good to have guides like Brit, i eould give my sincere recommendation for anyone looking for a Philip island tripShow more
Traveled in October 2022

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Natasha
Asked on September 6th, 2026
This tour ends in Philip Islands not sending us back to Melbourne?
Tour Details
- Autopia ToursOperator•Written September 2026
  The tour does return back to Melbourne around 9:45 PM.
R
Robert
Asked on April 27th, 2026
would like to see penguins and koalas on christmas day. Do you offer a tour? we are a group of 6.
Group size
Tour Details
- Autopia ToursOperator•Written April 2026
  Unfortunately we are closed on christmas day. We do have a tour on either Christmas Eve or boxing day if either if them dates work?
I
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?
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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.
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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.
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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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