Guided Tours

From Melbourne: Healesville Sanctuary & Phillip Island Guided Tour with Penguin Parade

Duration

12 hrs

Open today

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Enjoy a full-day guided tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island, with convenient round-trip transfers included for a hassle-free adventure.

Explore Healesville Sanctuary, one of Australia’s premier wildlife parks, and come face-to-face with koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and other native animals.

Visit the scenic Point Grant and The Nobbies, where you can stroll cliffside boardwalks and take in spectacular views of the Southern Ocean and Seal Rocks.

Experience the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park as hundreds of little penguins waddle ashore at sunset.

Access the general viewing platform, visitor center, and scenic boardwalks to learn about penguin conservation and enjoy panoramic coastal views.

Benefit from insights shared by your English-speaking guide throughout the tour, making it both engaging and educational.

Full-day tour to Philip Island

Round-trip transfers from Melbourne

English-speaking guide

Entry to Healesville Sanctuary

Entry to Point Grant & The Nobbies

Entry to Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park

Access to boardwalk and visitor center

Access to general viewing platform

Timeline
Map
Start point
Melbourne CBD
Get direction
1 hr 15 min
1. Healesville Sanctuary
Tickets included
2 hr
Explore the sanctuary at your own pace, home to koalas, kangaroos, platypus, and birds of prey. Enjoy live animal shows and talks, and arrive early for the birds of prey show for the best seats.
Things to do
Lunch
Additional cost (on-site)
2 hr
2. Phillip Island
40 min
1 attraction
20 min
3. Nobbies Centre
20 min
4. Penguin Parade
1 hr 30 min
2 hr
End point
Melbourne CBD
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Experience Australia’s Wildlife and Scenic Wonders on a Full-Day Phillip Island Tour

Discover the best of Victoria’s nature and wildlife on this full-day guided tour to Phillip Island. With round-trip transfers from Melbourne, a knowledgeable English-speaking guide, and entry to top attractions included, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the adventure.

Your journey begins in Melbourne

Start your day with a convenient pickup from your Melbourne accommodation. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle as your guide shares fascinating stories about the region's landscapes, history, and wildlife.

Healesville Sanctuary – Australia’s native Wildlife Park

Your first stop is the renowned Healesville Sanctuary, where you’ll come face-to-face with Australia's most iconic animals. Wander through the park's bushland setting and encounter koalas, kangaroos, wombats, platypuses, and more. Keeper talks and wildlife shows offer deeper insight into conservation efforts and the lives of these unique species.

Coastal views at Point Grant & The Nobbies

Continue to Phillip Island and visit Point Grant and The Nobbies – one of the island’s most scenic coastal areas. Stroll the boardwalks perched above rugged cliffs, peer out over Seal Rocks (home to a large fur seal colony), and witness the dramatic blowhole depending on conditions.

Evening highlight: The Penguin Parade

As sunset approaches, head to the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island Nature Parks. Settle into your seat on the general viewing platform for an unforgettable view of little penguins as they emerge from the ocean and waddle across the beach to their burrows. Stroll the surrounding boardwalks and explore the visitor centre to learn more about the penguins’ life cycle and conservation efforts.

Return to Melbourne

After the parade, relax on the return journey to Melbourne, arriving back at your original pickup point with wonderful memories of Australia’s wildlife and coastal beauty.

This expertly guided experience is the perfect blend of education, adventure, and awe-inspiring nature – ideal for visitors of all ages.

What to bring

Bring along your sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, camera, water bottle, and umbrella if rain is forecast. Bring adaptable layers for unexpected weather.

Accessibility

The Healesville Sanctuary is pram/stroller and wheelchair accessible; wheelchairs are also available for hire for which a photographic ID is required.

What's not allowed

Assistance animals are allowed except at the kangaroo walk-through, Koala Forest, all walk-through aviaries, flight arena shows, and close-up encounters.

Additional information

Complimentary inner-city hotel pickup is provided with summer departures at 11am -11:30am (returning 10:30pm -11:30pm) and winter departures at 9-9:30am (returning 9:30pm-10:30pm).

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Pick-up & Drop-offs

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.