Penguin Parade Tours and Tickets

Experience a trio of top Phillip Island attractions and save with this flexible 3-park pass. See furry koalas and wallabies up-close in their native habitat at the Koala Conservation Centre, and watch sheep-shearing and herding demonstrations at the historic Churchill Island Heritage Farm. For an enchanted evening experience, watch tiny fairy penguins emerge from the ocean and waddle across the beach to their burrows during the world-famous Penguin Parade. Visit all three in one day, or spread out the fun over a 6-month period.

Get the best views of Phillip Island's world-famous penguins with your choice of three different premium penguin experiences. Watch the nightly Penguin Parade from a secluded beach using night vision technology on a ranger-led eco tour. You can also get a bird's-eye view of the enchanting event from the Skybox VIP viewing tower, or opt for an eye-level perspective from a special underground viewing facility. All options include a pre-parade visit to the Nobbies Conservation Centre.

Observe some of Australia's most popular native wildlife on this tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island that includes a stop at Maru Koala and Animal Park. Interact with koalas and kangaroos before arriving at Phillip Island, home to sea birds, fur seals and, most famously, penguins. You'll see the Nobbies to look for seals on the rocky coastline while you wait for sunset, when the little penguins perform the Penguin Parade, their nightly ritual of waddling out of the water and along the beach to their burrows. Upgrade options are available for better views and an enhanced experience.

Farming, surfing, and penguin parades make Phillip Island one of Victoria's most popular tourist destinations. With this tour, see a lot of what the island has to offer while letting someone else take care of planning and driving. Start with coastal sightseeing - heading off the island as far as the Kilcunda Coastal Reserve - and continue to seal colony lookouts, a cheese factory, a sheep farm, and more. Finish by watching penguins waddle home after sunset.

Journey to Phillip Island for a day filled with spectacular vistas and amazing wildlife encounters. On this private tour from Melbourne, visit the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park to observe sleepy koalas in their natural habitat and meet several Australian native animals such as wallabies, kangaroos and colorful birds and reptiles. As dusk falls, witness one of nature's most adorable spectacles at the Penguin Parade, when hundreds of tiny fairy penguins waddle out of the ocean and make their way across a local beach to their burrows. Enjoy the personalized attention of your guide and request customized stops to suit your interests.

Discover South Australia's wildlife haven with a thrilling cruise around Phillip Island and spot dolphins, whales and sea eagles. Choose from a 60-minute or 90-minute cruise, and sail past the landmark Nobbies blowhole, see the National Surfing Reserve at Cat Bay and get up close to Australia's largest fur seal colony at Seal Rocks. For the full experience, upgrade to include admission to the Koala Conservation Centre and Churchill Island Heritage Farm, or stick around to watch the sunset Penguin Parade. 

Short on time? Explore Melbourne's best bits, get up close to adorable koalas and visit Phillip Island all in one day! Visit Melbourne landmarks like Captain Cook's Cottage, St Patrick's Cathedral and Fitzroy Gardens; stop to browse the stalls at Queen Victoria Market; and enjoy a walking tour of the city's neighborhoods. After lunch in the city (own expense), journey to Phillip Island to explore the Churchill Island Heritage Farm, get up close to koalas at the Koala Conservation Centre and watch the evening Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach.

The Penguin Parade is one of the most popular attractions on Phillip Island - the nightly procession of Little Penguins returning to their burrows on Summerland Beach. This transfer service is ideal for travelers that want to witness the natural wonder without joining a full day tour. After being picked up from your Phillip Island hotel, make a short photo stop at the Nobbies, then head to the Penguin Parade. Tickets for the general viewing area are included.

See Phillip Island in style on a private food and wine tasting tour that includes the penguin parade and other natural treasures. Depart Melbourne or Phillip Island in the afternoon and head to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park (optional; additional $40.00) where you can observe the koalas and meet kangaroos. Continue to Bass Valley Estate Wines for an exclusive wine tasting, then enjoy a 2-course restaurant dinner with wine either before or after the penguin parade. Your tour provides premium seats to see the penguins, and special access to park rangers and wine producers who share informative commentary.

Learn about Australia's diverse wildlife on this full-day tour of Phillip Island from Melbourne, including hotel pick-up and lunch. See native Aussie animals like dingoes, wombats and emus; pet kangaroos and wallabies; or participate in a supervised koala encounter (extra cost) at the Maru Koala and Wildlife Park. Then, take a tour of Phillip Island, visiting the Nobbies, the Grand Prix Circuit and Cape Woolamai, and sampling sweet treats at Panny's Chocolate Factory. End the day watching the memorable sunset Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach.

Soar over the golden sands and rugged sea cliffs of Phillip Island on an exhilarating 8-, 16-, 20- or 42-minute helicopter flight. Choose between seven sensational itineraries and see the surf hotspot of Cape Woolamai, the famous Grand Prix Circuit or Port Phillip Bay on the Mornington Peninsula. Soak up magnificent aerial views of landmarks like the Red Rocks Point, the Nobbies and San Remo Bridge, or spot wildlife wonders like the penguins at Summerland Beach or the Australian Fur Seals lounging on Seal Rocks.

Experience two top-selling Melbourne tours and save 20% with this super saver pass! Explore the city's history and highlights with a 3-hour sightseeing tour by coach. Then, journey to Phillip Island for an up-close encounter with amazing Australian wildlife. See koalas in their natural habitat at the Koala Conservation Centre, and watch hundreds of fairy penguins emerge from the ocean and waddle across the sand during the famous Penguin Parade.

Discover the natural delights of Phillip Island with an eco-tour from Melbourne. See the iconic Brighton Beach bathing boxes, visit the beach and take some time to admire these historic landmarks. Visit the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park for an up-close encounter with koalas and other Australian wildlife. Finish the day at a local beach where you can watch hundreds some of the world's tiniest penguins waddle out of the ocean and across the sand to their burrows. Group numbers are limited to 24 people for a more personalized experience.

Experience majestic coastal scenery, native wildlife encounters, amazing marine creatures and panoramic urban views with this Super Saver combo pass. Take two full day tours along the breathtaking Great Ocean Road and to Phillip Island, home of the Koala Conservation Centre and famous Penguin Parade. Make the most of your time in the city with passes with options of either Melbourne Zoo and Melbourne Star Observation Wheel OR SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium and Eureka Skydeck 88, and save more than 25% compared to booking all the tours individually.

Discover the natural wonders of Phillip Island on this full-day combo tour from Melbourne. Cruise around Seal Rocks for an up-close perspective of the largest fur seal colony in Australia. At dusk, head to a local beach for the famous Penguin Parade and watch hundreds of tiny fairy penguins emerge from the ocean and waddle home to their burrows. It's a unique wildlife experience you won't forget!

Enjoy savings on two of Melbourne's most popular tours - the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island penguin parade - when booking this combination package. Spend one full day taking in the highlights and spectacular scenery of the Great Ocean Road, including the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. On another day of your choice, head to Phillip Island to watch the nightly parade of little penguins, in addition to stops at Koala Conservation Centre and Churchill Island Farm.

Watch the Phillip Island Penguin Parade on this evening tour from Melbourne. See the nightly ritual of these beloved fairy penguins waddling from the ocean to their burrows in the sand. Phillip Island is home to one of the world's largest colonies of some of the world's smallest penguins. When booking, select the standard viewing option or the Penguin Plus Viewing Platform for a better vantage point.