Is the Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife tour private?

Yes. Only your group is on board, so you travel at your own pace with your own driver-guide. We don't run shared or join-in tours.

How much does the private Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife tour cost?

Prices are per group, not per person: $1,000 for 1–13 people, $2,000 for 14–21 people, $3,000 for 25–52 people (AUD). For other group sizes, send an enquiry and we'll quote it.

Where and when do you pick us up?

Pick-up is anywhere within 5 km of the Melbourne CBD, departing at 12:00pm and returning about 11:30pm. The tour runs for 12 hours.

Can we cancel or change the booking?

Cancel more than 48 hours before pick-up for a full refund. Cancellations 24 to 48 hours before pick-up get a 50% refund, and within 24 hours the fare isn't refundable.

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Private Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour

Koalas and kangaroos at Maru Koala & Animal Park, the Nobbies, Cowes and the famous Penguin Parade at dusk.

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From $1,000 per group of 1–13 people. Prices in AUD.

A little penguin in its nest on Phillip Island

About this tour

Just 90–120 minutes from Melbourne, Phillip Island combines wildlife, coastline and history. Watch the Penguin Parade on Summerland Beach, meet koalas and kangaroos at Maru Koala & Animal Park and see the cliffs and seals at The Nobbies, then pick extras such as Churchill Island's heritage farm, Panny's Chocolate Factory and the beaches of Cowes.

Duration: 12 hours
Departs: 12:00pm
Returns: about 11:30pm
Pick-up: Within 5 km of the Melbourne CBD

What's included

Penguin Parade (General Viewing) and Maru Koala & Animal Park tickets, subject to availability
Bottled water and road tolls
Family-friendly professional driver-guide with a Working with Children Check
Private transport

Not included

Lunch and dinner

Price for your group

Price per group size in Australian dollars
1–13 people	$1,000
14–21 people	$2,000
25–52 people	$3,000

Price is for the whole group, in AUD. Need a different group size? We'll quote it.

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Questions about this tour

Is the Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife tour private?: Yes. Only your group is on board, so you travel at your own pace with your own driver-guide. We don't run shared or join-in tours.
How much does the private Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife tour cost?: Prices are per group, not per person: $1,000 for 1–13 people, $2,000 for 14–21 people, $3,000 for 25–52 people (AUD). For other group sizes, send an enquiry and we'll quote it.
Where and when do you pick us up?: Pick-up is anywhere within 5 km of the Melbourne CBD, departing at 12:00pm and returning about 11:30pm. The tour runs for 12 hours.
Can we cancel or change the booking?: Cancel more than 48 hours before pick-up for a full refund. Cancellations 24 to 48 hours before pick-up get a 50% refund, and within 24 hours the fare isn't refundable.

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