From Melbourne: Penguin Parade Afternoon Tour
🏎 Why We Picked This
Culture experiences like this one are ideal for free mornings before Friday practice or the quiet Sunday morning before the race — you get depth without eating into race day.
📅 Popular during Grand Prix week
From Melbourne: Penguin Parade Afternoon Tour
From $96 per person
About this experience
Join our Phillip Island Express Tour, ideal for those seeking an afternoon start and a shorter trip to enjoy the highlights of Phillip Island without a full-day commitment. Spot wildlife in their natural habitat, take in stunning coastal views, and experience the island's beauty at a leisurely pace! ↪ Cape Woolamai (Summer only): Discover Cape Woolamai, renowned for its dramatic cliffs, beautiful beaches, and breathtaking coastal views. ↪ The Nobbies: Visit The Nobbies, a prime spot for stunning ocean views and wildlife sightings, including seals (if you're lucky!). ↪ Penguin Parade: Witness the enchanting Penguin Parade, as little penguins make their way home to their burrows at sunset.
Highlights
- ✓Watch hundreds of penguins arrive to shore at sunset at Phillip Island
- ✓Witness native Australian wildlife in their natural habitats
- ✓Engage with our expert guides who share stories, facts & history of the region
- ✓Travel in air-conditioned comfort for a smooth journey between stops
What's included
- ✓Pickup from a central meeting point (corner of Market and Flinders Streets, next to the Immigration Museum - 400 Flinders Street)
- ✓Audio guide offered in 16 languages
- ✓Experienced and friendly guide
- ✓Comfortable, air-conditioned touring vehicle with upgraded seats
- ✓Standard viewing at the Penguin Parade
- ✓Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
Not included
- ✕Food (you may bring your own)
- ✕Hotel pickup
Good to know
Your pickup time may differ from the stated time on your voucher. The activity provider will contact you directly via email shortly after booking with your actual pickup time. Return time for the Phillip Island Express Tour: 9PM to 12MN (seasonal) This tour takes place rain or shine. All our tours are conducted in English however, you can access written & recorded tour information in 16 different languages by downloading our free App from the App Store or Google Play. Please speak with your guide on the day who will assist you in using our complimentary free onboard Wi-Fi. Please bring your own headphones.
Getting there
Please wait at the corner of Flinders & Market Streets, next to the Immigration Museum. **Please do not wait at the front entry of the Museum**. Your guide will park the bus on the Market St side of the Immigration museum and come to meet you in person. Pickup is at 1:45pm if travelling during non-daylight savings time, AEST. Pickup is at 2:45pm if travelling during daylight savings time, AEDT.
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“We had an amazing time on this excursion, Mike was excellent! Very knowledgeable and humorous. Would highly recommend this tour, the penguins were adorable!! Thank you!”
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We had an amazing time on this excursion, Mike was excellent! Very knowledgeable and humorous. Would highly recommend this tour, the penguins were adorable!! Thank you!