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Phillip Island Penguin, Wildlife And Brighton Beach Boxes Bus Tour

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ENJOY BEACH BOXES, KANGAROOS, KOALAS, BIRDS, COASTAL WALKS AND THE WORLD FAMOUS PHILLIP ISLAND PENGUIN PARADE.

ENJOY BEACH BOXES, KANGAROOS, KOALAS, BIRDS, COASTAL WALKS AND THE WORLD FAMOUS PHILLIP ISLAND PENGUIN PARADE.

Highlights

  • Brighton Beach Boxes
  • Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
  • Nobbies Tourist Centre
  • Nobbies Blowhole & Seal Rock
  • Famous Penguin Parade

After being picked up from selected Melbourne CBD Hotels in air-conditioned comfort, you will then explore the famous Brighton Beach Boxes and Phillip Island plus stop at a wildlife park where you can get up close to native animals such as koalas and kangaroos and others, in this full-day tour. Follow along in many different languages in our website app so you don’t miss a thing. (Languages currently available: Arabic, Chinese simplified, Chinese traditional, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Thai).

The Perfect tour for coastal and native animal lovers. You will visit both bays that Victoria has to offer as well as exploring the coastal and animal beauties of the Phillip Island region.

Brighton Beach Boxes:

Explore and take amazing photos with your guide of the iconic Brighton beach boxes where you will be on the beach also witnessing the Melbourne City skyline and taking in the glorious views Port Phillip Bay has to offer.

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park:

This amazing wildlife park will allow you the opportunity to get up close with many animals including Koalas, kangaroos and others.

Feel free to purchase your own lunch or snacks at this venue.

Nobbies Tourist Information Centre:

Here, you will find out all you need to know about the Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rock precinct.

Nobbies Lookout And Boardwalk:

Take in the glorious views of the Nobbies and Seal Rock region from this iconic lookout.

Then walk the boardwalk with ocean views to the Nobbies blowhole and Seal Rock and just enjoy the spectacular surroundings.

Phillip Island Penguin Parade And Dinner:

After purchasing your dinner at the venue you will be ready to witness the world-famous Penguin Parade.

Watch the penguins emerge from the rolling waves and make their way across the sand to their burrows.

You will be amazed by the experience you have just had!

Return Back To CBD Hotel.

Itinerary

  • Pick up and return transfer from Selected Melbourne CBD Hotels
  • Explore the Brighton Beach Boxes
  • Entry to Moonlit Sanctuary to see up close Kangaroos, Koalas etc
  • Visit the Nobbies Tourist Centre
  • Experience the Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rock prescient
  • Enjoy the famous Penguin Parade
Adult $159.00
Child $114.00 (5-14years)

What's included

  • Everything listed in the itinerary is included except for your lunch and dinner, however there will be opportunities to purchase these items while on tour

Duration

  • Allow approximately 12 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Seasonal Pick up times apply
  • specific times are visible upon date selection during the booking process.

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 1
  • Children must be accompanied by at least 1 paying adult.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Pick up from Selected Melbourne CBD Hotels at various seasonal pick up times, please check pick up time during booking process:

    The Hotel Windsor, 111 Spring St, Melbourne.

    Ibis Melbourne Hotel & Apartments, 15-21 Therry St, Melbourne.

    Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne, 328 Flinders Street, Melbourne.

    The Victoria Hotel, 215 Little Collins St, Melbourne.

    Atlantis Hotel, 300 Spencer St Melbourne

    The Great Southern Hotel Melbourne, 44 Spencer St, Melbourne


    Guests must meet outside nominated Hotel at least 15 minutes prior to tour departure.

    Basic fitness level required. Not wheelchair accessible.

  • Refund available if cancellation is made more than 48 prior to the start of the tour.Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice incur a late-cancellation fee of 100% of the tour price.

Available Bookings from 22 Apr to 5 May 2026

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  • Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$109.00

  • Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$109.00

  • Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$109.00

  • Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$109.00

  • Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$109.00

  • Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$109.00

  • Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$109.00

  • Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$109.00

  • Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$109.00

  • Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$109.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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robin2ne from South Korea wrote on 11 July 2025

훌륭한 하루

여러 관광지 스팟을 정해진 시간안에 다녀왔습니다. 제겐 약속했던 장소들보다 그곳들을 가는 여정속에서 우연히 마주쳤던 풍경들과 동물들이 마음에 더 다가온 하루였습니다. Nathan의 친근하고 배려깊은 가이드는 이 여행의 최고 장점이었습니다. Bookme를 통한 투어는 항상 만족을 가져다 주어 믿고 따라갑니다.

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Christine Jenkin from New Zealand wrote on 31 March 2026

Long and worthwhile trip

Really enjoyed the experience. Delightful to see the penguins and amazed at the gift shop spaces. Bus driver/tourguide Andrew was patient and thoughtful despite challenges of marathon closing roads and insufficient tickets issued to the penguins. The bus was a challenge with high steps and insufficient railings, as well as a very narrow passageway to maneuver up and down especially with a disability.

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aminj from New Zealand wrote on 28 December 2025

Standout Experience

Although we have areas of natural beauty and important wildlife habitats in New Zealand, this penguin parade is the standout experience.

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traceyq from Australia wrote on 23 March 2026

Disappointing

The bus trip was very very disappointing as my view from the bus was totally obscured by the buses seating. I immediately made a complaint about the situation but no resolution was possible because everybody could see by sitting in this seat your view would be severely obstructed. The bus driver was very understanding and very apologetic. Viewing of the penguins returning from the sea to their burrows was a display of the worst in humanity. The penguin parade staff repeatedly told the congregation no photographs and to not use any mobile phones. The people completely ignored this instruction and continued to use their mobile phones. This ultimately resulted in a very small number of penguins movements from the sea. Never again 😒 will I return.

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mp from Australia wrote on 23 January 2026

disappointed

We hardly saw some penguins the ticket is very expensive compared. My kids were so disappointed.

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