About this tour
A private eight-hour excursion from Melbourne that culminates in watching little penguins shuffle ashore at dusk on Phillip Island. Depart in a Mercedes with your own guide, stopping at Brighton's colourful bathing boxes and Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife park, then traverse the windswept coastal boardwalks at The Nobbies before settling in for the penguin parade. Departure time shifts with the seasons to align with sunset.
Highlights
- Private Mercedes transport with dedicated guide throughout
- Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes photo opportunity
- Moonlit Sanctuary native Australian animal encounters
- The Nobbies dramatic clifftop boardwalk walk
- Little penguins returning from ocean at sunset
- Dinner and bottled water included
- Flexible pacing to suit your interests
What to expect
You'll spend the day in unhurried movement between three key stops before the penguin parade. The bathing boxes offer quick photo ops; Moonlit Sanctuary lets you wander among wombats, kangaroos and other locals at your own speed. The Nobbies demands comfortable walking shoes—the boardwalks are exposed to coastal wind but rewarding. The finale is the penguin parade itself: hundreds of small penguins emerge from the ocean and trundle past you toward their burrows. It's genuinely wild and remarkably close, though crowds gather. Plan to stand or sit outdoors for 45 minutes to an hour.
Good to know
Wear layers and sturdy shoes; coastal winds can be brisk even in warm months. Moderate fitness is required for walking at The Nobbies and the parade ground. Start times vary—winter departures around 10am, summer around 1pm. Pickups are limited to Melbourne CBD, Southbank, Port Melbourne and Station Pier. Dinner is included but lunch is not.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.