Penguin Parade Tours

Victoria Travel brings you a huge range of tours and activities for you and your family. See below our famous penguin parade tour information.

Due to daylight saving hours, this tour’s departure time changes from year to year in order for you to get the best sunset experience.

Operates: Daily

DEPARTS: 11:45am (winter) / 13:45pm (summer)

RETURNS Approx. 21:30pm in winter / 23:00 pm in summer

TOUR DURATION : 9.5 hours.

MAIN PICKUP & TIME: Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St., corner Market St., Melbourne

To maximize the sunset, we base our seasonal departure times on daylight savings time.

• Summer @ 1:45pm, 01 Oct 2023 to 06 Apr 2024
• Winter @ 11:45am 07 Apr 2024-05 Oct 2024
• Summer @ 1:45pm 06 Oct 2024 to 05 Apr 2025
• Winter @ 11:45am 06 Apr 2025-04 Oct 2025
• Summer @ 1:45pm, 05 Oct 2025 to 04 Apr 2026

 

HIGHLIGHTS:

• See hundreds of the smallest penguins in the world
• Summerland Beach offers spectacular views of the sunset at the Penguin Parade.
• The Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve is a great place to stroll the boardwalks in search of Koalas.
• Discover the Nobbies Center in Seal Rocks with its spectacular views from clifftops and penguin burrows.
• The Penguin Parade Visitor Center is a great place to learn more about penguins and wildlife conservation.
• Phillip Island has a magnificent coastline and an amazing natural landscape.
• The whole family can enjoy this Australian wildlife experience.
  
  

ITINERARY:

Enjoy one of Australia’s most exciting wildlife attractions as hundreds of tiny, squawking penguins waddle onto the shore. You can also get close to Australian wildlife and enjoy the picturesque coastline of Phillip Island. On Phillip Island, you can also see koalas up close.

We’ll start the day at the Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve, where we will make new friends while we walk along the boardwalks in the natural woods searching for koalas. The meals will not be provided, so guests are encouraged to purchase food in Cowes and at the Penguin Parade.

Phillip Island is a beautiful island with spectacular beaches and rugged cliffs. There is also a visit to Nobbies at the western tip of the Island. On a backroad journey, you can see the magnificent rocky coastline and an Australian fur seal colony. You will also be able to spot native birds and wallabies.

Penguin Parade Visitor Centre, located at Summerland Beach, is one of the most popular ecotourism destinations in the world. It offers guests the chance to learn about penguins as well as wildlife conservation. We will see some of the smallest penguins in the world waddling up to the shore at sunset. This is a truly unforgettable experience you will never forget!

Meals: N/A. Driving Distance: 300km. Walking Distance: Less than 1km

No photography or filming are allowed at the Penguin Parade. A penguin’s eyes are sensitive and can be frightened or confused by a sudden, bright flash or an unusual light.

INCLUSIONS:

• Penguin Parade general viewing entry
• Admission into Koala Conservation Reserve
• Experience the best wildlife up close
• Onboard WiFi available
• Experienced driver guides will host you
• Air-conditioned coaches are available for modern coach travel
• Local tour commentary
• Melbourne Inner City Pick-up/Drop-off Points
• App that allows you to translate audio and text in 10 languages: Cantonese (Dutch), French, German Italian, Japanese, Korean Mandarin, Portuguese and Spanish

EXCLUSIONS:

• All meals not included in the itinerary are at the guests’ expense. We offer plenty of chances for guests to buy lunch/dinner and support locals along the way.
• Transfers from a hotel to the tour departure point
• Travel insurance for yourself is highly recommended
• Personal expenses

 

What to bring:

Small day bag (5-7kg), money for snacks, sunglasses, sunblock, warm clothes, windbreakers, comfortable walking shoes and a camera.

CHILD POLICY

From 0-12 years of age, child fares are charged. Infants between the ages of 0 and 4 must be restrained in a child safety seat. Infant protective seats can be requested for free at the time you book.

WEATHER:

Be sure to check the average temperature for the season you will be travelling, and pack appropriate clothing. If it rains or is otherwise bad weather, the experience will go on as planned, unless you are contacted by your provider.

Important Notes:

• At the Penguin Parade, photography and filming are not permitted. A penguin’s eyes are sensitive and can be frightened or confused by a sudden, bright flash.
• The following information is required to book a flight: passenger’s name, phone number.
• Children aged between 0 and 12 years are eligible for child fares.
• Infants between the ages of 0 and 4 must be restrained safely in a child safety seat. Infant seats are available at no cost and must be requested when booking.
• The terrain is not suitable to those with mobility impairments. This includes wheelchairs, walkers and prams. Our vehicle has limited storage space, so we limit the amount of luggage per person to one 5-7kg bag.
• They reserve rights to change the itinerary or route schedule during weather changes and/or park closures.
• Please confirm your tour details at least 7 days before departure.
• On request, private tours are available.