1 Day Exclusively Private Tour Of Phillip Island & The Penguin Parade
Overview
This bestselling private 11 hour tour with POSH PENGUINS includes entry to some of the islands most popular attractions, including the Penguin Parade, The Koala Conservation Centre, Cape Woolamai and a Local Wildlife Park. We also make a stop for wildlife spotting as we search for wild wallabies in a quiet natural woodland location and visit other beauty spots on the island.
***Please note that our visit includes a General Entry ticket to the 'Standard Viewing Platform' at the Penguin Parade. If you wish to upgrade your ticket option to 'Penguins Plus, Underground Viewing, Guide Ranger, Ultimate Adventure', please note this is strictly subject to availability and often sold out in advance. We therefore recommend you call / text us on +61 466 888 775 to discuss the many different options you have on this tour. We can check upgrade availability for you, on your requested date***
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Warm blankets for the Penguin Parade
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pre-paid entry to The Penguin Parade (General Viewing) *Upgraded tickets available at aditional cost
- Pre-paid entry to the Koala Conservation Centre
- Entrance fee's to all the attractions that we visit are included in the tour price
- Professional Driver / Guide
- Upgraded ticket option to the Penguin Parade (*subject to availability if you wish to upgrade).
- Food and beverages
Meeting and Pickup
The pick up time of this tour changes monthly, as it is dependant on the arrival of the penguins after sunset, which changes every day. - In peak summer time (November - March), the departure is between 11am and 1pm with a return time of between 10pm - midnight. - In winter months (and outside of summer) the pick up time is between 10am-11am with a return time of between 9pm-11pm. We will confirm the exact pick-up 24 hours prior to the tour date itself.Our standard pick up point is from outside Eureka Tower observation deck - underneath the palms trees (located at 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank, VIC 3006) however we can pick up from hotels in Melbourne CBD if pre-organised prior to the tour date.We also offer hotel pick up service - this can be provided from selected CBD, Southbank and Docklands hotels only and must be communicated in advance of the tour date.
Riverside Quay
Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade
8 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Maru Koala and Animal Park
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Phillip Island Wildlife Park
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Churchill Island
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Phillip Island Nature Parks - Churchill Island Heritage Farm
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Seal Rock
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
A Maze'N Things
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Phillip Island Nature Parks - Koala Reserve
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
F Oswin Robert Koala Reserve
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Purple Hen Winery
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
National Vietnam Veterans Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
The Nobbies Centre
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit (Pass By)
Flynns Beach
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pyramid Rock
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Phillip Island Winery
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Phillip Island Visitor Information Centre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under the age of 12 are not permitted travel
- Tours operate in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately according to local conditions
- Comfy trainers/sneakers are advised. A warm jumper, plus a waterproof jacket is advisable.
- We wish to advise larger groups of 4 or 5, that our luggage capacity is limited, so we recommend 1 x airplane cabin-sized bags per person. For groups of 3 passengers or less, 1 x standard size suitcase & 1 x cabin-sized bag per person is acceptable.
- Please note that we do not stop at every attraction we have listed. This is just an advisory of the different options. The tour can be extended to include some of these options. On every tour, we do of course still stop at the Penguin Parade and the koala conservation centre. We do also try and include as many other attractions as we can to maximise your time and enjoyment on the island.
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 1 Day Exclusively Private Tour Of Phillip Island & The Penguin Parade?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST). Read more Apr 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Warm blankets for the Penguin Parade.
- WiFi on board.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pre-paid entry to The Penguin Parade (General Viewing) *Upgraded tickets available at aditional cost.
- Pre-paid entry to the Koala Conservation Centre.
- Entrance fee's to all the attractions that we visit are included in the tour price.
- Professional Driver / Guide.
- Upgraded ticket option to the Penguin Parade (*subject to availability if you wish to upgrade).
- Food and beverages.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 1 Day Exclusively Private Tour Of Phillip Island & The Penguin Parade is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 1 Day Exclusively Private Tour Of Phillip Island & The Penguin Parade will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Warm blankets for the Penguin Parade
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pre-paid entry to The Penguin Parade (General Viewing) *Upgraded tickets available at aditional cost
- Pre-paid entry to the Koala Conservation Centre
- Entrance fee's to all the attractions that we visit are included in the tour price
- Professional Driver / Guide
- Upgraded ticket option to the Penguin Parade (*subject to availability if you wish to upgrade).
- Food and beverages
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under the age of 12 are not permitted travel
- Tours operate in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately according to local conditions
- Comfy trainers/sneakers are advised. A warm jumper, plus a waterproof jacket is advisable.
- We wish to advise larger groups of 4 or 5, that our luggage capacity is limited, so we recommend 1 x airplane cabin-sized bags per person. For groups of 3 passengers or less, 1 x standard size suitcase & 1 x cabin-sized bag per person is acceptable.
- Please note that we do not stop at every attraction we have listed. This is just an advisory of the different options. The tour can be extended to include some of these options. On every tour, we do of course still stop at the Penguin Parade and the koala conservation centre. We do also try and include as many other attractions as we can to maximise your time and enjoyment on the island.
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