Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Wildlife and Beach Boxes Bus Tour
Overview
A perfect tour for the coastal and native animal lovers!
Experience both Bays Melbourne has to offer, enjoy the historic Brighton Beach Boxes, get up close to kangaroos, koalas and birds, stretch your legs on stunning coastal walks at The Nobbies, then finish the day seeing the adorable penguins at the world-famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
There are so many amazing things to see in and around Melbourne that it can be tough to squeeze them all in, but this full-day small group tour to Phillip Island is a great place to start. With this tour you get to visit Brighton Beach, Nobbies Centre, the Penguin Parade, and a Wildlife Park, all without the stress of organizing tickets, transport, and itineraries.
Enjoy some of Victoria’s best sights and wildlife on tour
-Scenic coastal drive to Brighton Beach’s famed Beach boxes
-Wildlife park experience
-Visit Phillip Island to see The Nobbies and Penguin Parade
-Includes pickup/drop-off in Melbourne CBD and entry fees
What's Included
- Pick up and drop off from selected CBD Melbourne hotels
- All Entry / Admission Fees are included
- Friendly, local, knowledgeable driver
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch Lunch, Dinner & drinks are excluded, however there will be opportunities to purchase while on tour.
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up from selected Melbourne CBD Hotels.Seasonal Pick Up times apply, please refer to pick up time when selecting tour date.Please meet outside your lobby hotel entrance 15 minutes prior to tour departure time.
What To Expect
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Brighton Bathing Boxes Association Inc.
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
The Nobbies Centre
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
3 hours 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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Phillip Island Penguin Parade is a KultureCity Certified Sensory Inclusive Venue
- Infants 3 years old and under are free provided they sit on the lap of a parent, if you wish for your infant to have their own seat please purchase a child ticket
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-108928P20
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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).
- 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.
- Pick up and drop off from selected CBD Melbourne hotels.
- All Entry / Admission Fees are included.
- Friendly, local, knowledgeable driver.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Lunch. Lunch, Dinner & drinks are excluded, however there will be opportunities to purchase while on tour.
The minimum age to participate is 4. 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, Wildlife and Beach Boxes Bus Tour 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 Penguin Parade, Wildlife and Beach Boxes Bus 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
- Pick up and drop off from selected CBD Melbourne hotels
- All Entry / Admission Fees are included
- Friendly, local, knowledgeable driver
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- LunchLunch, Dinner & drinks are excluded, however there will be opportunities to purchase while on tour.
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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Phillip Island Penguin Parade is a KultureCity Certified Sensory Inclusive Venue
- Infants 3 years old and under are free provided they sit on the lap of a parent, if you wish for your infant to have their own seat please purchase a child ticket
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
