Phillip Island Native animal Tour

About this tour

Spend a leisurely 12 hours on Phillip Island discovering native Australian wildlife at your own pace. The day takes you through Brighton Beach's historic bathhouse, Maru Koala Park to spot roos and koalas, a chocolate factory stop, and culminates with the famous penguin parade at dusk. Entry to both major attractions and water are included. Runs Mondays and Saturdays, designed for travellers who prefer unhurried exploration over rushed schedules.

Highlights

• Brighton Beach heritage bathhouse with ocean views
• Maru Koala Park: kangaroos and koalas up close
• Chocolate factory tasting and browsing
• The Nobbies coastal scenery and walking trails
• Penguin parade at sunset: little penguins returning ashore
• Relaxed pace with time to linger at each stop

What to expect

You'll start the morning at Brighton Beach's restored bathhouse before heading inland to Maru Koala Park, where you can get among grazing kangaroos and observe koalas in their habitat. Mid-tour, there's a chocolate factory visit to refuel. The afternoon takes you to The Nobbies, dramatic coastal cliffs with walking access, then you'll settle in for the Penguin Parade as darkness falls—watch dozens of little penguins emerge from the ocean and waddle across the sand to their burrows. The tour moves at a comfortable rhythm; you're not being herded between locations.

Good to know

Entry and water are covered; meals and upgrades (available at the park and chocolate factory) cost extra. Prams suit infants; specialised seats available on request. Book cancellations made 7+ days ahead get full refunds; within 7 days, expect 50% loss. No-shows forfeit the full price. Medical cancellations handled case-by-case with doctor's note.