Phillip Island Wildlife Encounters


Coastal • Nature & Wildlife

Duration

Estimated 11-12 hours

Commence

11:00am - Winter months

12:00pm - Summer months

Picked up from your nominated Melbourne hotel or address

Starting time is flexible

Tour Highlights

Your day begins with a visit to the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, where you'll meet the who's who of Australian animals during an exclusive keeper-led experience. Hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies, pet a koala, walk with dingos, feed furry little sugar gliders, and encounter many more Australian animals.

Stroll the boardwalks around The Nobbies, taking in coastal views from lookout points set among natural seabird gardens. Be captivated by the thundering blowhole, and keep an eye out for a daytime sighting of the Little Penguins. As the sun begins to set, continue along the Summerland Peninsula toward the Penguin Parade visitor center. Travel off-road along the rugged island coastline to spot wild wallabies and Cape Barren geese grazing at dusk.

Before the Little Penguins arrive, enjoy an informative journey through the penguin colony. Then, take your seat, away from the crowds, in a beachfront viewing stand that offers superb views of the penguins as they emerge from the water and cross the beach.

Dinner will be served in the popular seaside village of Cowes at a favorite local restaurant, featuring a palette-pleasing menu that showcases the freshest seasonal produce from the island and its surroundings.

    • Private tour hosted by our expert guide

    • Luxury vehicle with bottled water & travel snacks

    • Exclusive keeper-led tour of Moonlit Sanctuary

    • Phillip Island Penguin Parade - Your choice of viewing option

    • Light lunch (Winter Months)

    • Dinner with beverages

Penguin Viewing Options

  • Enjoy tiered seating in our general viewing grandstands overlooking the picturesque Summerlands Beach.

  • The new Penguins Premium viewing platform is inspired by the natural elements of the surrounding landscape, the new platform mirrors the coves of Phillip Island’s spectacular southern coastline and offers visitors unprecedented, up-close viewing of the little penguins as they waddle along the most popular pathway at the Penguin Parade.

  • Get up close and personal with the little penguins from our extra special Penguins Plus grandstand.

  • Go underground and watch the little penguins waddle right past the window – some might even come up to the glass to say gidday! 

  • Join your guide for an informative journey through the penguin colony, enjoying their commentary via your personal headset. 

  • Be one of the select few to venture out to a secluded beach away from the Penguin Parade on this fully accredited Eco Tour, perfect for lovers of both nature and adventure. Reasonable fitness required, including the ability to walk on soft sand, descend and ascend 20 stairs, and walk up to 1.5 km in each direction on uneven surfaces.

We welcome requests to tailor tour itineraries and inclusions to suit specific needs, interests and budgets, so please contact us to discuss options.

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