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Phillip Island Express Tour

Embark on a Phillip Island adventure to witness the famous Penguin Parade and explore the stunning Nobbies and Seal Rocks. Discover nature's beauty up close and create lasting memories. Book your Phillip Island tour today!

Join Our Phillip Island Express Tour: A Journey to the Little Penguin Parade

Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Melbourne to Phillip Island, where you’ll witness the iconic Little Penguin Parade and explore the stunning coastal landscapes.

Start your tour with a comfortable ride to Seal Rocks and the Nobbies Centre, where you’ll take in spectacular views and have the chance to spot the adorable Little Penguins in their natural habitat.

As the sun sets, experience the highlight of your trip: the enchanting Penguin Parade. Watch as hundreds of Little Penguins waddle ashore, reuniting with their partners and finding their burrows for the night—a truly magical sight!

This exclusive small-group tour is limited to just 24 guests, ensuring a personalised and intimate experience.

For an even closer view, upgrade to Penguin Plus, which offers access to a VIP viewing area, accommodating only 200 people for an unparalleled up-close encounter with the penguins.

Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the beauty of Phillip Island and its incredible wildlife.

Book your Phillip Island Express Tour today and create memories you’ll treasure forever!

Departs:

Daily, year-round from outside the Melbourne Immigration Museum at the corner of Flinders Street & Market Street, Melbourne. This tour does not operate on 25th December.

Start times:

Departure time is 1:45pm from 6th April - 4th October and 2:45pm from 1st April - 5th April & 5th October - 31st March.

Duration:

Between 7-10 hours depending on the month of travel.

Experience Includes

  • Marvel at the breathtaking coastal scenery of Seal Rocks and the Nobbies
  • Witness the iconic Penguin Parade: Watch hundreds of adorable little penguins return to their burrows at dusk
  • Upgrade to an exclusive up-close viewing area with a maximum capacity of 200 guests (optional)
  • Enjoy a personalised experience with a friendly and informative tour guide
  • Stay connected with free onboard Wi-Fi
  • Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned coach
  • BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE - FREE amendments to your booking up to 24 hours before departure

Experience Excludes

  • Optional gratuities
  • Food & Drinks
  • Hotel pick-up

Terms & Conditions

  • Hotel pickups are not included. This tour picks up from a single departure location ( outside the Melbourne Immigration Museum at the corner of Flinders Street & Market Street, Melbourne).
  • This tour uses smaller air-conditioned buses, allowing access to many areas not available to the larger coaches as well as providing a personal touch with the benefits of a small group environment.
  • There is a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 24 persons on each departure.
  • Please note that itineraries are subject to change without notice.
  • No prams, strollers, luggage or large bags are permitted onboard the touring vehicles due to a lack of appropriate storage space.
  • Children aged between 0-15 years pay a child price.
  • Children 0-4 must use the baby seat provided, as sitting on a lap is not permitted for health & safety reasons. Parents/guardians are responsible for securing their children and ensuring they remain seated.
  • For children 5-8 an optional booster seat is available upon request before the tour. Once placed in the vehicle, it cannot be removed during the day.
  • Children under the age of 18 who wish to travel by themselves on any of our day or extended day tours must have a Parent/Guardian consent form completed and signed.
  • Children under 16 must be with a parent/guardian aged 16+.
  • Please bring appropriate footwear & clothing for walking, snacks and a water bottle. Warm clothes and layers as coastal winds can make conditions quite cold in the winter.
  • Go West Tours reserves the right to alter fares, inclusions, and vehicles, use other accredited tour operators during peak season, and may cancel tours in unforeseen circumstances.
  • Tour operation or alterations to itineraries may occur due to road or weather conditions, natural disasters, strikes, public holidays, accommodation availability, and/or other factors. The company gives no guarantee as to the exact arrival or departure times of tours as circumstances beyond our control may influence this.
  • Go West Tours must be advised of any medical conditions or physical disability requiring special attention before the tour. Failing to advise us, may result in us refusing to accept the booking. We may also refuse to travel if we feel that the tour chosen is not suitable without a suitably qualified companion.

    Cancellation Policy:

    ​​​​​​​Free cancellations for bookings cancelled with the operator before 24 hours of your chosen activity date. Guest cancellations within 24 hours of tour departure or failure to take up a tour for any reason will result in 100% forfeiture of the tour fare.