About this tour
Spend nine hours on Phillip Island with a private guide steering your day around Cape Woolamai's dramatic coastline, the Nobbies' rocky outcrops, and the nightly return of little penguins to shore. Your guide tailors the itinerary to suit your interests, whether that's spotting fur seals, exploring tidal pools, or simply soaking in the landscape. The tour caps with reserved seating for the Penguin Parade—that magical dusk moment when thousands of birds emerge from the ocean and waddle back to their burrows. Fits up to six travellers in an air-conditioned vehicle with water supplied.
Highlights
- Cape Woolamai cliffs and secluded beach coves
- Nobbies rocky point and seal colonies offshore
- Penguin Parade general viewing tickets included
- Custom itinerary built around your interests
- Private guide and luxury vehicle for your group
- Dusk wildlife viewing as penguins come ashore
What to expect
Your guide picks you up and heads towards Phillip Island, stopping at spots that match what you want to see that day. Expect time at Cape Woolamai's cliff-edge lookouts and sheltered beaches where you might spot little penguins, shearwaters, or fur seals in the water. The Nobbies gives you rocky shoreline walks and views across to the seal colonies. As daylight fades, you'll take your reserved spot for the Penguin Parade—standing or sitting on the beach as dusk falls and the penguins file out of the swell, shaking off water and trotting across the sand to their nests. It's unhurried and genuinely quiet, though crowds do gather. The whole experience is paced to your rhythm, not a rigid schedule.
Good to know
Bring layers—coastal wind picks up at dusk. Wear sturdy shoes for uneven cliff paths and beach walking. The penguin viewing area is on sand; bring a jacket or blanket if you're sensitive to wind chill. Service animals welcome. Infant seats available if needed. All fitness levels cater to.
Frequently asked
- How long does Private custom Tour of Phillip Island With Penguin Parade take?
- Private custom Tour of Phillip Island With Penguin Parade runs for approximately 9 hours.
- How much does Private custom Tour of Phillip Island With Penguin Parade cost?
- Prices start from AUD $2349 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Private custom Tour of Phillip Island With Penguin Parade run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Private custom Tour of Phillip Island With Penguin Parade?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. VIC 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 VIC Travel summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.