About this tour
Spend twelve hours exploring Victoria's southern coast and wildlife on a guided minibus tour from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) CBD. Drive to Brighton Beach to photograph the colourful beach boxes, meet kangaroos and koalas at a wildlife park, walk the clifftop trails at The Nobbies, then watch little penguins return to shore at dusk on Phillip Island. Hotel pickup, entry fees and an air-conditioned vehicle are included; bring cash for lunch stops along the way.
Highlights
- Coloured beach boxes of Brighton Beach, iconic and photogenic
- Close encounters with kangaroos, koalas and native birds
- Clifftop coastal walks at The Nobbies with bay views
- Little penguins emerging from ocean at twilight parade
- No ticket juggling—all entry fees bundled in
- Small group travel with local driver knowledge
What to expect
You'll meet your group at a Melbourne CBD hotel in the morning and head southeast toward the coast. The first stop is Brighton Beach, where you'll wander among the famous pastel-painted beach boxes—bring a camera. Next comes the wildlife park: expect to hand-feed or observe kangaroos and koalas in a relaxed setting, along with various bird species. Mid-afternoon takes you to Phillip Island's The Nobbies, a headland with walking tracks offering bay views and rock formations. The day culminates at the Penguin Parade at dusk. You'll sit in a viewing area as hundreds of little penguins waddle ashore after a day at sea—a genuinely unrushed natural spectacle, not a circus.
Good to know
Bring comfortable walking shoes and a jumper; coastal winds can pick up. Food isn't provided, so budget for lunch at a café or bring your own. The penguin parade viewing is outdoors and timed to sunset, so check weather forecasts. Children under three sit free on a parent's lap; book a child ticket if you need a separate seat.
Frequently asked
- How long does Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Wildlife and Beach Boxes Bus Tour take?
- Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Wildlife and Beach Boxes Bus Tour runs for approximately 12 hours.
- How much does Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Wildlife and Beach Boxes Bus Tour cost?
- Prices start from AUD $155 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Wildlife and Beach Boxes Bus Tour run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Wildlife and Beach Boxes Bus Tour?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. AU & NZ Travel earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original AU & NZ Travel summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.