Phillip Island Wildlife & Penguin Parade

Spend the day exploring Phillip Island without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. This tour is designed to give you a well-paced introduction to the island’s wildlife, coastline and relaxed seaside atmosphere. You’ll visit Churchill Island’s heritage gardens and coastal trails, walk among koalas in their natural habitat, and enjoy time in Cowes to have lunch and stretch your legs by the water. Along the southern coast, The Nobbies offers wide ocean views and dramatic scenery shaped by Bass Strait. The day finishes with the Penguin Parade — watching little penguins return from the sea at dusk. It’s a simple, uniquely Australian experience and a calm way to end the day. You’ll travel in a comfortable Mercedes vehicle, with complimentary bottled water provided, and an onboard fridge to keep your own drinks or purchases chilled. The timing is planned so you can enjoy each stop without feeling hurried — a relaxed, well-organised way to experience Phillip Island. DEPARTURE: 12:30PM OCT-MAR (DST) 10:30AM APR-SEP

Depart Melbourne and settle in for a relaxed drive to Phillip Island. Explore heritage gardens and bay-view trails at Churchill Island, and watch Western Port Bay sparkle along the shoreline. Next, stroll treetop boardwalks at the Koala Conservation Reserve to spot dozing koalas at eye level. Listen for birdsong in the gums as you wander through this natural habitat. Enjoy a relaxed seaside lunch in Cowes, the island’s main township. Afterward, take a leisurely stroll along the foreshore at your own pace. Follow boardwalks to cliff-edge lookouts at The Nobbies. Feel the Bass Strait swell and watch blowholes with views toward Seal Rocks. As the sun sets, settle into your vantage point for the Penguin Parade. Watch as little penguins waddle ashore at dusk, savouring the hush and tiny footsteps. Finally, travel back in comfort and arrive in Melbourne, with the penguin parade memories still fresh in mind.