Melbourne City Highlights & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour
Overview
Experience two completely different sides of Melbourne in one seamless day. Start with the city’s laneways, landmarks, gardens and sporting culture, then leave the city behind for Phillip Island’s dramatic coastline and the unforgettable Penguin Parade.
Travel in a small group of no more than 24 guests with an expert local guide who brings both destinations to life through stories, local knowledge and wildlife insights. With more than 25 years of touring experience, Go West Tours has carefully combined the city and island highlights into one easy, engaging experience.
Comfortable upgraded seating, complimentary onboard Wi-Fi and multilingual audio commentary through the Go West Tours app help make the long day feel relaxed, informative and easy to enjoy.
What's Included
- Entry fees for attractions & Phillip island Penguin Parade
- WiFi on board
- All internal transfers
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Friendly & Informative Tour Guide
- Food & Drink
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Flinders St & Market St
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Melbourne
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Collins Street (pass by)
Hosier Lane
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National Gallery of Victoria (pass by)
Shrine of Remembrance
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parliament House of Victoria (pass by)
St. Patrick's Cathedral
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fitzroy Gardens
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Little Lon Distilling Co.
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Melbourne Gaol
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lygon Street (pass by)
Melbourne Museum (pass by)
Queen Victoria Market (pass by)
Phillip Island
5 hours Admission Ticket Free
Cape Woolamai Beach
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cowes
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
The Nobbies
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Photography of any kind is not permitted at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade
- Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
- The total duration of the tour is between 12-14 hours depending on the season
- The itinerary includes vehicle based sightseeing across Melbourne, photo opportunities at key locations, all internal transfers & a visit to Phillip Island
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-3181P17
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Entry fees for attractions & Phillip island Penguin Parade.
- WiFi on board.
- All internal transfers.
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Friendly & Informative Tour Guide.
- Food & Drink.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Melbourne City Highlights & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Melbourne City Highlights & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Entry fees for attractions & Phillip island Penguin Parade
- WiFi on board
- All internal transfers
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Friendly & Informative Tour Guide
- Food & Drink
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Photography of any kind is not permitted at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade
- Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
- The total duration of the tour is between 12-14 hours depending on the season
- The itinerary includes vehicle based sightseeing across Melbourne, photo opportunities at key locations, all internal transfers & a visit to Phillip Island
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
