Melbourne Phillip Island 1 Day Tour
Melbourne
Discover Phillip Island's wildlife wonders in a day! Visit Maru Koala Park, Caldermeade Farm, and witness the iconic Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Caldermeade Farm and Cafe - A large modern dairy farm, where you will see the entire semi-automated milking process and learn a little about milk and dairy products.
  • Maru Koala and Animal Park - Maru is a family-run attraction where you can see koalas, wombats, crocodiles, kangaroos, Australian birds, wallabies, Tasmanian devils, dingoes, emus and even more!
  • The Nobbies - The Nobbies let visitors zoom in on the largest colony of Australian fur seals that call the rocks around the centre home. This offers an excellent opportunity to look out over the seal colony as they languish and frolic on the rocks and in the water.

As well as seals, the landscape surrounding the Nobbies Information Centre is full of colourful bird species. Many varieties nest and feed on the cliffs, so keep your eyes peeled!

Inside the centre, new-age screens display short presentations that dive into the life and habitat of Phillip Island. Here, you can learn more about the seals and birds you watched earlier.

The observation deck (which is perhaps the most popular part of the centre) offers the best vantage point for watching the colony of seals, but it also offers views right out to the Flinders National Park, where, if you’re lucky, you can spot Western Port Bay in the distance.

  • Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade - As the sun sets, we head out to Summerland Beach and grab a spot on the boardwalk. Observe hundreds of little penguins come up to the shore, making their way across the beach to their homes in the sand dunes. See the world’s smallest penguin in its natural habitat from viewing stands and boardwalks. Enjoy educational displays in the visitor centre and the spectacular coastal scenery from the Penguin Parade. This experience is sure to be the highlight of your visit. (2 hours drive from Philip Island to Melbourne)
What's Included
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Friendly and informative driver and guide
  • Mandarin live commentaries
  • Admission to Penguin Parade General Viewing
What's Not Included
  • Admission to Maru Koala and Animal Park [Adult (16 years+) $30, Child (4-15 years) $16]
  • English Live Commentaries
Additional Information

Phillip Island is a treasure trove of Australian wildlife; seals, koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, birdlife and penguins! Visit Maru Koala and Animal Park, where you can see koalas, wombats, crocodiles, kangaroos, Australian birds, wallabies, Tasmanian devils, dingoes, emus and even more! Before sunset, we head to the Penguin Parade, where you can wander through the “Penguin Experience” exhibit to learn more about them. Stroll out to Summerland Beach and sit in the main grandstand for the Penguin Parade. On the tour you will visit Maru Koala and Animal Park (own expense), feed our lovely local animals,Visit Caldermeade Farm & Cafe, a modern milk farm and observe the entire process of mechanized milking .Explore The Nobbies , a rugged rocky outcrop with magnificent coastal views , last stop Phillip Island Nature Parks - witness the Penguin Parade from the tiered seating of general viewing grandstands directly overlooking floodlit Summerland Beach

  • You can scan the QR code (click the link) to access multilingual tour commentaries
  • Phillip Island is quite far from Melbourne, there is around 5 hours will spend on the transportation on the day. And couple hours on meals.
Location
42 Russell St
Russell Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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1 Adult
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