Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Trip with Koalas from Melbourne
Overview
Start your afternoon the best way possible with a visit to the Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve, where elevated boardwalks wind through native bushland giving you the chance to spot koalas resting in the treetops.
From here, discover the natural beauty of Phillip Island as you take in rugged coastlines, pristine beaches, and sweeping ocean views. Visit The Nobbies, where dramatic clifftop scenery meets crashing waves, and keep an eye out for penguin burrows, and Australian fur seals offshore.
As sunset approaches, prepare for cuteness overload at the world-famous Penguin Parade. Home to over 32,000 Little Penguins, this unforgettable wildlife experience sees hundreds—sometimes thousands—of the world’s smallest penguins emerge from the surf and waddle up the beach to their burrows. Watch this spectacle unfold at Summerland Beach and explore the interactive Visitor Centre to learn about penguin conservation before returning to Melbourne with memories to last a lifetime.
What's Included
- Multilingual translation app service available in several languages
- Admission to Penguin Parade (general viewing or penguins plus viewing upgrade)
- Travel comfortably in a modern, air-conditioned medium-sized coach and onboard wifi
- Experience world-class wildlife encounters up close
- Admission to Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve
- Hosted by an experienced driver guide with live tour commentary
- Any meals not indicated within the itinerary - at the guest’s own expense.
- Spending money for personal items
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
400 Flinders Street
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
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Phillip Island Nature Parks - Koala Conservation Reserve
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Cape Woolamai Beach
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Cowes
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
The Nobbies Centre
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Melbourne
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child fare prices apply to infants and children aged from 0 to 12 years old. Children aged 0 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian at all times.
- While we endeavour to operate our tours as planned, there may be occasions when rain or inclement weather affects our itinerary.
- This tour is not suitable for mobility-impaired travellers, including those using wheelchairs, walkers, prams, or strollers. If you require additional support please advise at the time of booking.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 38 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Multilingual translation app service available in several languages.
- Admission to Penguin Parade (general viewing or penguins plus viewing upgrade).
- Travel comfortably in a modern, air-conditioned medium-sized coach and onboard wifi.
- Experience world-class wildlife encounters up close.
- Admission to Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve.
- Hosted by an experienced driver guide with live tour commentary.
- Any meals not indicated within the itinerary - at the guest’s own expense.
- Spending money for personal items.
- Gratuities.
There 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Trip with Koalas from Melbourne is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Trip with Koalas from Melbourne 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
- Multilingual translation app service available in several languages
- Admission to Penguin Parade (general viewing or penguins plus viewing upgrade)
- Travel comfortably in a modern, air-conditioned medium-sized coach and onboard wifi
- Experience world-class wildlife encounters up close
- Admission to Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve
- Hosted by an experienced driver guide with live tour commentary
- Any meals not indicated within the itinerary - at the guest’s own expense.
- Spending money for personal items
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child fare prices apply to infants and children aged from 0 to 12 years old. Children aged 0 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian at all times.
- While we endeavour to operate our tours as planned, there may be occasions when rain or inclement weather affects our itinerary.
- This tour is not suitable for mobility-impaired travellers, including those using wheelchairs, walkers, prams, or strollers. If you require additional support please advise at the time of booking.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 38 travelers
