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From Melbourne: Penguins and Wildlife Nature Day Tour

720 min4.7 (390 reviews)

🏎 Why We Picked This

Day trips from the race city work best on Thursday (full day) or Sunday morning with an early return before the race start. Book well in advance — these sell out fast during race week.

From $105per person

📅 Popular during Grand Prix week

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From Melbourne: Penguins and Wildlife Nature Day Tour

From $105 per person

About this experience

This small group day tour departing from Melbourne will take you to some of the most popular nature spots in the region, including Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, The Nobbies boardwalk, and the world-famous Penguin Parade. At Moonlit Sanctuary, you'll get to encounter famous Australian wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, reptiles, Tasmanian Devils, and of course, Koalas! You may even have the opportunity to get up close to a Koala or wallaby. *Small fee applies At The Nobbies, you can explore the boardwalks and enjoy panoramic coastal views of Bass Strait, stroll along the clifftop boardwalks with views out to the Nobbies and Seal Rocks. You'll be able to take in an array of stunning sights as you explore the boardwalks, and if you're lucky, you might even see the blowhole in action! Experience the amazing sight of little penguins waddling home from the ocean to their burrows at Phillip Island. Home to the largest little penguin colony in the world, you can watch these amazing seabirds every night of the year from our viewing platforms and boardwalks. As darkness falls, see the little penguins dash across the sand to their nests. Then explore the boardwalks and discover these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. You might see them greeting their neighbours, mating, or caring for their chicks. While you're on your wildlife adventure, keep an eye out for other resident animals including swamp wallabies, Eastern barred bandicoots, Cape Barren geese, and short-tailed shearwaters This is a truly unique opportunity to get up close and personal with nature and wildlife!

Highlights

  • Get up close with native wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park
  • Opportunity to hand-feed wallabies
  • Stroll the boardwalks and admire the breathtaking views at The Nobbies
  • See the spectacular views at Cape Woolamai surf beach, if time allows.
  • Enjoy watching the spectacular Penguins waddle in at sunset

What's included

  • o National Park fees
  • o Entry into Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
  • o General entry into Penguin Parade
  • o Roundtrip transport to and from selected pickup locations
  • o Informative & friendly tour guide

Not included

  • o Wallaby feed at Moonlit Sanctuary
  • o Lunch/Dinner
  • o Drinks
  • o Hotel pickup/drop off

Good to know

This tour will take place rain or shine. Please ensure you dress appropriately for the weather conditions on the day.

Reviews

390 reviews on GetYourGuide

Silke - Germany
★★★★Mar 2026

Good experience and an excellent guide

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