Phillip Island & Penguin Parade Afternoon Eco Tour from Melbourne
Overview
Experience this enchanting afternoon tour and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature. Explore the breathtaking beauty of the Nobbies and Seal Rocks, with stunning views of Phillip Island's wild south coast from the clifftop boardwalk.
Prepare to be captivated by the nightly Penguin Parade, as Victoria's largest colony of little penguins emerges from the water and makes their adorable journey across the beach to their burrows. Witness their fascinating rituals of feeding, mating, caring for their young, and moulting.
What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Entry fees for Phillip Island Penguin Parade
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option is 2 half-day tours joined together & taken on the same day
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- Professional, Friendly & Informative Tour Guide
- Gratuities
- Food & Drink (you may bring or purchase your own)
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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Phillip Island
3 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
- Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option: This package includes our Puffing Billy Half-day tour & our Phillip Island Penguin Parade Afternoon tour
- Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option: Please note that when booking this package you will participate in both tours on the same day, Puffing Billy in the morning & Penguin Parade in the afternoon. You will have a lunch break in Melbourne between the tours
- Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option: If joining this option your return time to Melbourne will be between 9pm-midnight depending on the season
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-3181P16
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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.
- WiFi on board.
- Entry fees for Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option is 2 half-day tours joined together & taken on the same day.
- English Speaking Tour Guide.
- Professional, Friendly & Informative Tour Guide.
- Gratuities.
- Food & Drink (you may bring or purchase your own).
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 Phillip Island & Penguin Parade Afternoon Eco Tour from Melbourne 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 Phillip Island & Penguin Parade Afternoon Eco Tour 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
- WiFi on board
- Entry fees for Phillip Island Penguin Parade
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option is 2 half-day tours joined together & taken on the same day
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- Professional, Friendly & Informative Tour Guide
- Gratuities
- Food & Drink (you may bring or purchase your own)
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
- Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option: This package includes our Puffing Billy Half-day tour & our Phillip Island Penguin Parade Afternoon tour
- Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option: Please note that when booking this package you will participate in both tours on the same day, Puffing Billy in the morning & Penguin Parade in the afternoon. You will have a lunch break in Melbourne between the tours
- Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option: If joining this option your return time to Melbourne will be between 9pm-midnight depending on the season
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
