Phillip Island Express Penguins

Coastal • Nature & Wildlife

Duration

Estimated 6-7 hours

Commence

2:00pm - Winter months

4:00pm - Summer months

Picked up from your nominated Melbourne hotel or address

Starting time is flexible

Tour Highlights

The sight of hundreds of Little Penguins waddling to their beachside nests at Phillip Island is one of the world’s most unique nature experiences.

Departing Melbourne in the late afternoon, you will soon find yourself strolling along the boardwalks at ‘The Nobbies’. Absorb coastal views from lookout points set among natural seabird gardens, and be transfixed by the thundering blowhole. Keep an eye out for your first sighting of a Little Penguin, and as the sun begins to set, travel off-road to spot wild wallabies and Cape Barren geese grazing at dusk.

Before the penguins arrive, take an informative journey through the colony, then take your seat, away from the crowds, in one of the premium beachfront viewing stands.

Watch in awe as members of the 32,000-strong penguin colony emerge from the water, cross the beach, and waddle their way to their nests. Once the excitement has settled, your local guide will return you directly to Melbourne.

- Private tour hosted by our expert guide
- Luxury vehicle with bottled water & travel snacks
- Phillip Island Penguin Parade - Viewing of your choice
- Light meal with a beverage

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.