Phillip Island day tour

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Duration

All day

Group Size

11

Activity Level

About this experience

Experience the adorable little penguins of Phillip Island! On this tour, you will discover Victoria’s unique wildlife. Your first destination is a beautiful wildlife park where you will meet a variety of Australian animals – including dingoes, koalas, echidnas, cassowaries and, of course, countless kangaroos. Then it’s off to Cowes, the largest town on the island, where you have some time to explore.

In the evening, the unforgettable highlight awaits: the famous penguin parade. Watch the little penguins waddle back into their caves at sunset after a day at sea – an experience you won’t forget.

Highlights of this experience

  • Drive south of Melbourne directly to Phillip Island
  • Stop in the charming fishing village of San Remo
  • Visit Phillip Island Wildlife Park - meet kangaroos, koalas and many other native animals
  • Leisure time in the coastal town of Cowes - stores, beach walk and refreshments
  • Explore The Nobbies with its spectacular promenade and views of Seal Rock and the sea
  • Unforgettable experience at the penguin parade - watch the penguins on their way home at sunset

What's included

  • Entry to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade
  • Accommodation transfer
  • National park fees
  • Entrance to the wildlife park

What's excluded

  • Meals

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Itinerary

Exact itineraries vary depending on the tour type. 

Your adventure begins at 11:30 a.m. in Melbourne (note: pick-up starts 45 minutes before departure time). From here, you will travel directly south to Phillip Island.

After a two-hour drive, you will make a short stop in the charming fishing village of San Remo – ideal for a refreshment or toilet stop. Then it’s on to Maru Koala & Animal Park (formerly Phillip Island Wildlife Park). Here you have the opportunity to feed kangaroos and experience many other Australian animals such as koalas, dingoes and wombats up close.

You will then visit the coastal village of Cowes, where you will have some free time to stroll through the local stores, treat yourself to a snack (at your own expense) or take a relaxing walk along the beach.

Continue to the famous Nobbies – a dramatic rock formation with magnificent views of the coast and the seal rock. A walk along the promenade offers unforgettable panoramic views of the ocean.

The highlight of the day awaits you in the evening: the world-famous penguin parade. Here you can witness how the little penguins return from the sea after sunset and waddle into their nests – an unforgettable nature experience. Various upgrades for the penguin parade can be booked depending on availability.

After this special experience, you make the return journey to Melbourne. You will arrive there at around 11:30 pm in summer or 9:00 pm in winter.

Where we’ll meet

Pick-up possible from the following accommodations: Adara East Melbourne Adina Apartment Hotel on Flinders Adina Apartment Hotel Queen Street Alto Hotel Atlantis Hotel Base Backpackers Batman's Hill on Collins Bayview Eden Bayview on the Park best western melbourne city (formerly called pensione hotel) Causeway 353 Causeway Inn On The Mal Citadines on Bourke City Center Budget Hotel, City Tempo Clarion Suites Gateway Coffee Palace Cosmopolitan Hotel Crossley Hotel Melbourne Crown Metropol Melbourne Crown Promenade Melbourne, Crown Towers Melbourne Crowne Plaza Melbourne Dockland Apartments Docklands Executive Apartments Exford Hotel Flinder's Street Sation. Elizabeth street entrance Fraser Place Grand Chancellor Grand Hyatt Great Southern Hotel Habitat HQ Holiday Inn Home At The Mansion Hotel Causeway Hotel Discovery ibis budget Melbourne CBD ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments, Therry Street ibis Melbourne Little Bourke Street ibis Styles Kingsgate Hotel, King Street ibis Styles Melbourne, The Victoria Hotel, InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto Jasper hotel King Street Backpackers Langham Melbourne Mantra 100 Exhibition Mantra on Jolimont Mantra on Little Bourke Mantra on Russell Mantra on the Park Mecure Welcome Melbourne Marriott Hotel Mercure Melbourne Treasury Gardens Miami Hotel Melbourne Nomads Industry Novotel Melbourne on Collins, Novotel Melbourne St Kilda, Nunnery Accommodation Oaks on Collins Oaks on Lonsadale Oaks on Market Oaks on Williams Parkview Hotel Pegasus Apart'Hotel Pullman Melbourne Albert Park Pullman Melbourne On The Park, Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne, Ritz Backpackers Rydges Melbourne Seasons Heritage Melbourne Sebel Melbourne Sebel Melbourne Docklands Sebel Melbourne Flinders Lane Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Somerset on Elizabeth Melbourne Space Hotel St Paul's Cathedral, Flinders Street. Stamford Plaza Melbourne Swanston Hotel Melbourne Grand Mercure Travelodge Hotel Docklands Travelodge Southbank Urban Central Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne, Westin Melbourne YHA Melbourne Central YHA Melbourne Metro
Victoria, Australia

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations within 3 days before the start date will be charged a fee of 100%.
Additionally, the terms and conditions of Ausventure Travel apply.
From $199 /person
  • Australia
    Victoria
  • 11:30 a.m.
  • Around 21:00 (summer) & 23:30 (winter)

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Experience FAQs

Yes, absolutely! If you’re traveling as a group, we’ll be happy to see what’s possible in terms of price.

Whether friends, family or group travel – just let us know:

  • How many people you are
  • What you are planning (campers, tours, packages…)

Write to us via the contact form, by email to info@ausventure-travel.com, via Facebook or WhatsApp – we will get back to you as soon as possible with an individual group offer!

If you fall ill and are unable to take part in your tour, please contact us or the provider directly as soon as possible.

📌 Important information:
– Rebooking is possible in many cases – we will be happy to help you
Travel insurance is highly recommended in such cases
– If rebooking is not possible, you can try to reclaim the costs via your insurance

👉 It is best to keep a doctor’s certificate – this is often required for refunds.
We will be happy to help you communicate with the organizer!

Basically yes, but it depends on the organizer. We will be happy to take care of this for you – just let us know!

📌 Important to know:
– Changes are at the discretion of the provider
– A rebooking fee may apply for last-minute changes
– The earlier you contact us, the better the chances of a free change

👉 Just write to us directly if you want to change your date – we’ll take care of it!

In most cases: Yes!
Many tours can be booked with an open date – perfect if your itinerary is not yet completely fixed.

📌 Important to know:
Popular tours (e.g. Fraser Island or Whitsundays) are booked out quickly and should be confirmed at least 14 days+ in advance.

📝 Your booking documents contain all the information on how and by when you can book your preferred date. If you have any questions, we are of course always there for you.

Both are possible in Australia – it’s all in the mix!

Campsites offer you comfort: electricity, showers, kitchens and often a nice community atmosphere.
🚐 Freedom camping is ideal for anyone who likes to travel independently and inexpensively – but beware: overnight stays are only permitted in designated areas and vary from state to state.

We recommend a good combination of both in order to travel flexibly and relaxed.

👉 You can find all the tips and information on how free camping works legally, safely and stress-free in our blog:
Free camping in Australia – how to do it legally, relaxed & free of charge

You can pay for your booking flexibly in your preferred currency.
The following options are available:

💸 Bank transfer

  • In AUD (Australian dollars): free of charge to our Australian account
  • In EUR (Euro): possible to our European account – fee: 0.5%

💳 Credit card

  • In AUD: possible, a fee of 2.2% applies
  • In EUR: also possible on request – just contact us briefly

Australia is a popular travel destination – especially during the school vacations, in summer (Dec-Feb) and spring (Sep-Nov) it can quickly become scarce. We recommend this especially for routes with one-way rentals or special camper models:

🕒 The earlier the better – 6+ months in advance is ideal
In the short term, many providers may already be fully booked or only more expensive options may be available.

👉 You can find more tips on the best time to book in our blog article:
What you should book well in advance – your Australian adventure

The battery life depends on the type of vehicle and how it is used. On average, the following applies:

1-3 nights self-sufficient – then the vehicle should be reconnected to the power grid (e.g. at a campsite).

🚐 Important to know:
The on-board battery is only fully recharged while driving (slightly) or when connected to the mains.

☀️ Some campers also have a solar panel that supports the battery when parked – ideal for short stops without a power connection. Nevertheless, we recommend:
🔌 Connect to the mains every 2-3 nights – to ensure that the fridge, lights etc. run smoothly.

🚐 With a standard camper (2WD), you may only drive on paved roads.
This means: paved roads or partially well-maintained access roads to official campsites or tourist attractions (depending on the provider).

🌄 O nly with a 4WD camper are you allowed to deviate from paved roads and drive on gravel or off-road routes.
But be careful:
For certain routes (e.g. Gibb River Road, Oodnadatta Track, Cape Leveque Road), written permission from the rental company is often required – and not all providers allow beach drives or river crossings.

💬 O ur tip: If you’re planning an off-road adventure, just let us know – we’ll tell you which routes are permitted and which campers are suitable.

💳 Yes, a credit card is required to collect the vehicle.

Even if you can pay for your booking with Ausventure Travel conveniently by credit card or bank transfer, all rental companies require a valid credit card on collection.

This is required in order to:

  • pre-authorize the deposit (liability sum)(depending on the insurance package selected),
  • to charge any additional fees such as tolls, fines or fuel costs retrospectively.

💡 Tip: A prepaid credit card or debit card is not accepted in most cases. Make sure that your credit card is valid at the time of collection and has a sufficient limit.

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Phillip Island day tour

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Experience the adorable little penguins of Phillip Island! On this tour, you will discover Victoria’s unique wildlife. Your first destination is a beautiful wildlife park where you will meet a variety of Australian animals – including dingoes, koalas, echidnas, cassowaries and, of course, countless kangaroos. Then it’s off to Cowes, the largest town on the […]

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