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Book your Penguin Parade & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne (Melbourne CBD)
Discover a personalised and informative small-group tour in Melbourne Central Business District where expert guides lead groups of up to 24 guests, delivering insightful commentary tailored to your interests; you’ll also enjoy a multilingual audio guide app available in 16 languages - including German, Italian, French, Russian, Spanish and more - so you can follow along in the language that suits you while exploring Melbourne and planning stays that connect with the experiences you care about on Varoom.
About this activity in Melbourne Central Business District
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Explore the region with expert, friendly guides leading small-group tours limited to 24 guests for a personalised experience from Melbourne Central Business District.
- Use a multilingual audio-guide app in 16 languages - including German, Italian, French, Russian and Spanish - to enhance your sightseeing here.
- Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wi‑Fi and all relevant entry fees included for key stops such as the moonlit sanctuary and Phillip Island penguin parade.
- Choose the 2-tours + free city tour package to combine Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island day tours with a complimentary Melbourne city discovery half-day tour.
Important Information
- Pickup is available from selected hotels; public transport options are also nearby if you prefer to meet independently.
- The price covers all taxes, park entry fees for included attractions and guarantees 100% satisfaction; excluded items include gratuities, food and drink, and kangaroo/wallaby feed.
- Service animals are permitted and specialised infant seats can be provided; tours are suitable for all fitness levels but large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage and walkers cannot be brought on board.
- Photography is not permitted during the Phillip Island penguin parade; if you book the 2-tours + free city tour option, the three tours will be scheduled on separate dates with booking details provided after purchase.
Meeting Point
You’ll be collected from selected hotels in the Melbourne CBD area or given a central meeting point nearby; if you plan to make your own way here, public transport connections are convenient and details will be confirmed after booking.
Includes
- Pickup from selected hotels in Melbourne CBD and nearby areas for convenient transfers
- Air-conditioned vehicle for comfort during your Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island day tours
- Wifi on board so you can stay connected while you explore the region
- Friendly, informative tour guide who highlights local sights and wildlife along the way
- Entry fees included for the Moonlit Sanctuary and the Phillip Island Penguin Parade
- All fees and taxes covered for a hassle-free booking experience
- 100% satisfaction guarantee to ensure you enjoy your Victoria wildlife and coastal tours
- Book the 2-tours + city tour option to get Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island and a free Melbourne city tour
Excludes
- Gratuities are not included - tipping is at your discretion
- Food and drink are not included, so plan for meals during full-day outings
- Kangaroo and wallaby food is not included if you wish to feed wildlife at sanctuary stops
Other
- Service animals are allowed to accommodate guests with assistance needs
- Public transportation options are available nearby for flexible arrival and departure in the city
- Specialized infant seats are available to keep young travelers safe on the road
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels, making these tours family-friendly and accessible
- Photography of any kind is not permitted at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade-please respect wildlife rules
- Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage and walkers cannot be brought on board the tour vehicle
- 2-tours + free city tour option includes three separate experiences: Great Ocean Road day tour, Phillip Island Penguin Parade day tour and a Melbourne city discovery half-day tour
- Booking note for the 2-tours + free city tour: you will be scheduled for Great Ocean Road on your selected date and Phillip Island on the following date; contact us directly to choose any date for your Melbourne city tour
Customer Reviews
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We enjoyed the knowledge and expertise of our guide Mark K. The activities and service was organized and informative. The scenery and wildlife was awesome.
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Highly recommended for joining Go West! Mark K. was our tour guide and he did perfectly well for sharing the stories and histories of Australia, as well as showing us the nice spot for photo shoot at the Philip Island! I’ll definitely join Go West again if I come to Australia/ Mel :)
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Sophia is excellent and make this tour very knowledgeable as well as fun! She made my day as well as the penguins!! Appreciation from China. 谢谢～ Liu
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You’ll enjoy small group tours of up to 24 guests that focus on nature and wildlife experiences, including entry to Moonlit Sanctuary and the Phillip Island Penguin Parade. The air-conditioned vehicle, friendly guide and on-board wifi make travelling from the CBD comfortable, while the tour format gives you better viewing opportunities for local wildlife.
The 2 tours + free city tour option bundles a Great Ocean Road day tour and a Phillip Island penguin parade tour, plus a free Melbourne city discovery half-day tour. You’ll be booked on the Great Ocean Road on your selected date and Phillip Island on the following date; contact the operator to choose any date for your city discovery tour.
Your booking includes hotel pickup from selected hotels, entry fees for Moonlit Sanctuary and the Phillip Island Penguin Parade, wifi, a friendly guide, taxes and a satisfaction guarantee. Food, drink and gratuities are not included, but service animals are allowed and public transport options are nearby if you need alternatives.
Yes - the multilingual audio guide app is available in 16 languages, including German, Italian, French, Russian and Spanish, so you can follow informative commentary on sightseeing, art and cultural stops during your tour without missing details.
Yes - tours are suitable for all physical fitness levels and accommodate families with specialized infant seats available. Note that some items like large bags, strollers, prams and baby capsules cannot be brought on board, and photography of any kind is not permitted at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
For a full refund you must cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If you need to change dates for the bundled city tour in the 2 tours + free city tour package, contact the operator directly to arrange your preferred city tour date.
