Private11–12 hours
Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles
The Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge, with koala spotting in the Great Otway National Park.
Private day tour from Melbourne
Private Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tours
Koalas and kangaroos at Maru Koala & Animal Park, the Nobbies, Cowes and the famous Penguin Parade at dusk.
Tour Overview
Just 90–120 minutes from Melbourne, Phillip Island combines wildlife, coastline and history. Watch the Penguin Parade on Summerland Beach, meet koalas and kangaroos at Maru Koala & Animal Park and see the cliffs and seals at The Nobbies, then pick extras such as Churchill Island's heritage farm, Panny's Chocolate Factory and the beaches of Cowes.
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Departs
- 12:00pm
- Returns
- about 11:30pm
- Pick-up
- Within 5 km of the Melbourne CBD
What's included
- Penguin Parade (General Viewing) and Maru Koala & Animal Park tickets, subject to availability
- Bottled water and road tolls
- Family-friendly professional driver-guide with a Working with Children Check
- Private transport
Not included
- Lunch and dinner
Questions about this tour
- Is the Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife tour private?
- Yes. Only your group is on board, so you travel at your own pace with your own driver-guide. We don't run shared or join-in tours.
- How do I book the private Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife tour?
- Select Book now, then choose your date and group size on our secure booking page. For a custom itinerary or a different pick-up, send us an enquiry and we'll arrange it.
- Where and when do you pick us up?
- Pick-up is anywhere within 5 km of the Melbourne CBD, departing at 12:00pm and returning about 11:30pm. The tour runs for 12 hours.
- Can we cancel or change the booking?
- Cancel more than 48 hours before pick-up for a full refund. Cancellations 24 to 48 hours before pick-up get a 50% refund, and within 24 hours the fare isn't refundable.
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