Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour from Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
About This Activity
Most tours depart Melbourne at 1:45pm (Oct-Mar) and stop at a wildlife sanctuary before reaching Phillip Island. At sunset, hundreds of little penguins waddle ashore from the sea at Summerland Beach in the world-famous Penguin Parade. Multiple viewing platforms let you watch without disturbing the colony. General admission is A$33 per adult; upgraded viewing (Penguins Plus, Underground) costs A$57-67 extra. Tour packages from A$165 include transport and admission.
Seasonal note: Penguin numbers peak Oct-Feb
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