From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos

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Head out for a day trip around Phillip Island from Melbourne. Visit the Brighton Beach Boxes, Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, Nobbies Boardwalk, and Phillip Island Penguin Parade.

Highlights

  • Experience the beauty of Australia's southern coast on a day trip from Melbourne
  • Witness penguins emerge from the water and head to their burrows
  • See native wildlife, including kangaroos, koalas, emus, and more
  • Take photos of the iconic Brighton Beach Boxes
  • Walk along the Nobbies Boardwalk and enjoy the coastal views

Description

Spend the day exploring Phillip Island and Brighton Beach on this day trip from Melbourne. See native wildlife at the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park and coastal views at Brighton Beach, Nobbies Boardwalk, and Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Start the day by being picked up in an air-conditioned vehicle from selected Melbourne CBD Hotels and head to Brighton Beach. Explore the area and take photos of the iconic Brighton beach boxes. From here, you can also see views of the Melbourne skyline. Next is a visit to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park. Here you will experience the magic of Australia's native wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary, where you'll meet adorable koalas, playful kangaroos, and other fascinating creatures in a natural bushland setting. There will be time to purchase lunch here before driving to the next location. Stop at Nobbies Tourist and Information Center to learn about Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rock precinct. Then walk along Nobbies Boardwalk and enjoy coastal views. After a relaxing walk along Nobbies Boardwalk, visit Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Purchase dinner before watching the penguins emerge from the rolling waves and make their way across the sand to their burrows. From here, head back to Melbourne and be dropped off at the same pick up location.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off from selected hotels in the Melbourne Central Business District (CBD) Entrance fees Tour guide

Important Information

  • The live guide will be in English, additional languages can follow the tour through the local partner's app. Pick up from selected Melbourne CBD Hotels.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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