Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour from Melbourne
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Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour from Melbourne
By Bunyip Tours
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-99, max of 24 per group
Duration: 9h
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Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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Audio guide: German, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Italian, French, Spanish
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- Friendly & informative tour guide
- WiFi on board
- Park Entry Fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- General viewing entry fees at the Penguin Parade
- Entry/Admission - Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
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- Flinders Street & Market Street, Flinders St & Market St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaPlease wait at the corner of Flinders & Market Streets, next to the Immigration Museum. **Please do not wait at the front entry of the Museum** - Pickup is at 1:45pm if travelling during non-daylight savings times, AEST. - Pickup is at 2:45pm if travelling during daylight savings time, AEDT.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5325P24- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Photography and video are NOT PERMITTED at the Penguin Parade
- Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5325P24
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- Flinders St & Market St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaPlease wait at the corner of Flinders & Market Streets, next to the Immigration Museum. **Please do not wait at the front entry of the Museum** - Pickup is at 1:45pm if travelling during non-daylight savings times, AEST. - Pickup is at 2:45pm if travelling during daylight savings time, AEDT.
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- R1724LLandym0 contributionsExcellent day out viewing Australia’s wildlifeThis was a really enjoyable trip with our excellent guide Raquel. We had booked it primarily to see the Little Penguins at Phillip Island but the stop at Moonlit Sanctuary became the days highlight. Raquel was both knowledgeable and enthusiastic and really made it a great day out. All prior communication and pick up was superb and timely. A must do trip if you are staying in Melbourne.Written August 26, 2024
- seabrat760 contributionsUnforgettable Family AdventureI took my son on mother-son date on this tour. The views on the road and at every site were stunning! We were able to explore small towns and treated ourselves to ice cream from the award winning Dooley’s. We explored beaches and were in awe at the 12 Apostles and other landmarks of the area! Our guide, Noah, was so warm and welcoming towards us. He was a safe driver, shared a lot of his local knowledge and made some really great food recommendations. Thank you Noah and Bunyip Tours for this unforgettable experience!Written August 21, 2024
- Global376686770040 contributionsUnforgettable Great Ocean Road Experience with Camille!Camille was an exceptional tour guide on our Great Ocean Road day trip! Her passion for the region was evident from the start, making each stop more than just sightseeing. Whether we were exploring Torquay, the lush rainforests, or the Twelve Apostles, her excitement was contagious. The day began perfectly with Camille’s delicious homemade muffins, adding a personal touch. She guided us to the best spots, including a breathtaking sunset view, all while sharing fascinating stories. Camille's warmth and enthusiasm made the trip truly memorable. If you’re planning a visit, I highly recommend having Camille as your guide!Written August 10, 2024
- Seaside423859801760 contributionsExcellent experience!!I strongly recommend it. Chris H. is an amazing tour guide, a guy with full of energy and sense of humour. He really made our day, it's a wonderful trip!Written August 4, 2024
- Cam F0 contributionsPenguin Parada Day Tour!Great day trip from Melbourne! Our guide Chris H was fantastic and we had some great stops along the way (including a wildlife sanctuary) before seeing the penguins at sunset. Definitely recommend!Written July 31, 2024
- 54lizettea0 contributionsAmazing tour!This was a very nice tour. The guide was both fun and helpful! We hade both some free time but also had the chance to see a lot! I travelled alone and can recommend this tour.Written June 19, 2024
- janetwnyc0 contributionsSharife was great!My daughter and I took this trip with Sharife. He was really friendly, entertaining, and full of interesting information. The scenery is beautiful and a nice combination of activities between the views of the ocean and exploring the rainforest. It's long drive but we thought it was worth it.Written June 11, 2024
- firstzip0 contributionsGreat views and entertaining tripRachel was our guide for the Ocean Road tour. We may not have had the best of weather but we had the best of guides! Start to finish she was awesome! Informative and fun. It was a great tour and we enjoyed it immensely.Written June 6, 2024
- N3800RLcathyb0 contributionsAmazing Penguin Parade TourLoved this tour so much! Cloe was amazing and so kind! She made our day truly special and gave us the best tips for viewing the penguins. She was always in good spirits. Thank you so much for a great tour! :)Written May 23, 2024
- 927edgarl0 contributionsExcellent tour and outstanding tour guide.Bunyip Tours is the only tour operator that picked me up at my hotel as a single traveler. Thank you! Jaimes was an excellent driver/tour guide who was easy to understand and gave valuable information throughout the tour mixed with a great sense of humor. So far the best tour guide I had in Australia. I never felt rushed and always had plenty of time to explore whether at Brighton Beach, the Moonlit Sanctuary or the Penguin Parade. A great day! Many thanks for making my experience outstanding!Written May 21, 2024
- Bill G0 contributionsA must-see!This tour was fantastic and was the perfect way to see the Great Ocean Road. Our guide Jon R. was the best! He was incredibly knowledgeable, and also entertaining and friendly. Bonus points for the fun playlist!Written May 16, 2024
- Roving277141082210 contributionsFun and informative throughout.Bluey was our super friendly and funny tour guide. Would recommend. Although the cheese place didn’t tell us much about the product or process.Written May 11, 2024
- kwunheic20240 contributionsAmazing day in MelbourneThe sunset is amazing. The food is good. Bluey is a professional guide and with great photo skill. Great journey. Will tell my friend to come visit again.Written May 10, 2024
- jeanpS6378IX0 contributionsAmazing trip with tour guide Bluey to Philip IslandFun trip & good experience in Melbourne. Our tour guide Bluey was awesome with great sense of humor. He also shared some recommendations around the city. Many thanks to him. Definitely a must visit.Written May 8, 2024
- Sara F0 contributionsBluey is the best tour guideFunny day and plenty of explanations and suggestions from Bluey to have the best experience ever! Very recommended to everybody!Written May 8, 2024
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Gabrielle B
3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Our guide Aaron was the best! His enthusiasm made this trip even more fun, he is an expert in local wildlife and the best places to see them. He took us to a couple of different stops along the way with beautiful scenery and awesome animals. He also let us know the best spot to see the penguins and made sure we all had a great time. We saw SO MANY penguins along the boardwalk, but I would recommend upgrading to penguin plus to get a good view of them coming up the beach. Also his Bus Jams playlist was so good I saved it on my Spotify for our road trip though New Zealand. Thanks Aaron!
Written October 26, 2023
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Alisha F
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Friends
Rob was really entertaining! Gave us great insights and told us the history of the locations we were going to. Even recommended some great places to eat at haha I highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for something full-day!
Written October 30, 2023
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Samuel
Hong Kong, China12 contributions
Our guide, Aaron, is an energetic and passionate man who lifted the mood of the tour a lot. The drive from central Melbourne to Philip Island was as long as around 3 hours, so during the ride Aaron did a great job to tell us about the background knowledge behind the animals and the history of the lands. He also told us about his recommendation for dinner before the penguin parade.
Watching little penguins coming home from fishing was a truly wonderful experience! The facility is well designed so as to make sure visitors are able to stay close to the penguins as much as possible along the way penguins get home!
With the admission fee included plus the transport, pricing is reasonable.
Watching little penguins coming home from fishing was a truly wonderful experience! The facility is well designed so as to make sure visitors are able to stay close to the penguins as much as possible along the way penguins get home!
With the admission fee included plus the transport, pricing is reasonable.
Written January 30, 2024
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Raylene G
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
We went on the Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express with tour guide Graham.
Graham is a great guide and really puts in the extra effort to make sure everyone has a great time from the minute the trip begins right down to the music on the bus.
The Penguins were adorable and it was an amazing experience to watch them come in for the night.
Graham is a great guide and really puts in the extra effort to make sure everyone has a great time from the minute the trip begins right down to the music on the bus.
The Penguins were adorable and it was an amazing experience to watch them come in for the night.
Written November 17, 2023
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Toni H
Cedar Rapids, IA164 contributions
Terry R our tour guide could not have given us a better tour. He told us exactly where to walk back to the bus to see thousands of little penguins. While the majority of the people went to the right, we went to the left. Not only did we see all sorts of little penguins from the beach making their way home, but there were so many little ones outside of their homes, calling for their mates. It was a magical experience. Mother Nature gave us a cold, wet day, but that made it all worth being cold!
Written September 22, 2023
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Haidee P
Warwick, UK30 contributions
Apr 2019
We took this tour and loved every minute. We got to feed the kangeroos at the moonlit wildlife santury first and then drive down to Phillip Island, taking in the scenery on the way. We were late in the season for the penguins, but they did not dissappoint, it's a lovely sight.
Written January 15, 2020
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travelthai2016
Phuket, Thailand11 contributions
We had an excellent day with Daniel T as our tour guide. We visited Moonlit Sanctuary feeding the kangaroos which was great we then went to the beach and looked for penguins before going to penguin parade. Daniel T was knowledgable, fun and the whole day was very well organised.
Written March 7, 2020
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Hi there! Thanks so much for visiting us here in Melbourne and for choosing Bunyip Tours to travel with. We are delighted you enjoyed the day with us and appreciate you taking the time to leave this lovely review. Your feedback will certainly be passed on to Daniel who I know will be grateful to know that his hard work is enhancing our guest experiences.
Written September 8, 2020
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Liz S
New Zealand7 contributions
Jun 2022
The trip to Phillip Island to see the Penguin Parade was one of the highlights of our trip to Melbourne. We stopped at the Moonlit Sanctuary to see kangaroos, wallabies, wombats etc on the way to Phillip Island and our guide Sherif was wonderful - very knowledgeable about all the animals and great company. The penguins were amazing - so cool to see (and hear!) hundreds of them on their way home after their time at sea!
Written June 7, 2022
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Dave&Josie
Florence, SC5 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
This trip was the best! Our guide was very knowledgeable and accepting of questions. The penguin parade was definitely the highlight of the trip but we also stopped at Moonlit Sanctuary (very relaxing and fun) and Brighton beach(absolutely beautiful). Our guide was Mark A. So if u can get him you will be pleased! This trip is worth every penny!
Written May 13, 2023
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howie N
1 contribution
May 2023 • Friends
I went to the great ocean road tour and the Philip island penguin parade tour with my lfriend at 23rd and 24th of may. I travelled with Kevin and Yoni, the tour guides in that trip. They gave us a very wonderful experience. Kevin made us laugh while giving presentations about all those attractions. Yoni gave us a very detailed explanation of ecology and let us see a lot of unique animals. I highly recommend everyone to try these tours while in Melbourne.
Written June 2, 2023
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Is it possible to book "underground ticket" instead of "standard ticket" for this tour?
Written September 21, 2023
Hi. What time does the bus depart and arrive back in Melbourne? And where is the pick up point? Thanks.
Written April 18, 2019
Count on at least 8 hours if you are adding other places like Nobbies and/or Moonlite Sanctuary. Arrival back to City Center was close to midnight, but the driver delivered us to our hotel. The pick up point for Bunyip Tours was their offices on Flinders Street.
Written April 19, 2019
When I try to check out, there is an option for "English - Guide" and "Chinese - Audio". I can only pick one of the two. Does that mean if you select "Chinese - Audio", you will not have an English guide? I'm a little confused.
Written December 12, 2018
Agree with Ann M's response. This was our experience also.
Written December 12, 2018
cgyl02
Penang Island, Malaysia
Is this package include Churchill Island farm? I saw someone comment in review. If it is include then can you add it into description?
Written April 10, 2018
We too did half day tour only, so regret cannot answer on this. Please check their website....
Written June 2, 2018
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