Phillip Island Full-Day Tour from Melbourne with Penguin Parade
Overview
Phillip Island is a treasure trove of Australian wildlife; seals, koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, birdlife and penguins! Visit Maru Koala and Animal Park, where you can see koalas, wombats, crocodiles, kangaroos, Australian birds, wallabies, Tasmanian devils, dingoes, emus and even more! Before sunset, we head to the Penguin Parade, where you can wander through the "Penguin Experience" exhibit to learn more about them. Stroll out to Summerland Beach and sit in the main grandstand for the Penguin Parade.
On the tour you will visit Maru Koala and Animal Park (own expense), feed our lovely local animals，Visit Caldermeade Farm & Cafe, a modern milk farm and observe the entire process of mechanized milking .Explore The Nobbies , a rugged rocky outcrop with magnificent coastal views , last stop Phillip Island Nature Parks.
What's Included
- Mandarin and English Live Commentaries
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Audio Commentary (Including English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean)
- Admission to Penguin Parade General Viewing
- Friendly and informative Driver guide
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Travel Insurance
- Maru Koala and Animal Park (Adult)
- Maru Koala and Animal Park (Child)
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Caldermeade Farm and Cafe
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Maru Koala and Animal Park
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Cowes
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Nobbies Centre
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- You can scan the QR code (click the link) to access multilingual tour commentaries
- Phillip Island is quite far from Melbourne, there is around 5 hours will spend on the transportation on the day. And couple hours on meals.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Activity code: C-358039P11
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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.
- Mandarin and English Live Commentaries.
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points.
- Audio Commentary (Including English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean).
- Admission to Penguin Parade General Viewing.
- Friendly and informative Driver guide.
- Dinner.
- Lunch.
- Travel Insurance.
- Maru Koala and Animal Park (Adult).
- Maru Koala and Animal Park (Child).
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..
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 Phillip Island Full-Day Tour from Melbourne with Penguin Parade is as follows:
- 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 Phillip Island Full-Day Tour from Melbourne with Penguin Parade 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
- Mandarin and English Live Commentaries
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Audio Commentary (Including English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean)
- Admission to Penguin Parade General Viewing
- Friendly and informative Driver guide
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Travel Insurance
- Maru Koala and Animal Park (Adult)
- Maru Koala and Animal Park (Child)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- You can scan the QR code (click the link) to access multilingual tour commentaries
- Phillip Island is quite far from Melbourne, there is around 5 hours will spend on the transportation on the day. And couple hours on meals.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
