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Travel privately from Melbourne to Phillip Island for premium seats at the Penguin Parade, plus coastal stops at Cape Woolamai and The Nobbies. This full-day, guided tour combines wildlife viewing with scenic island walks and hotel pickup for a seamless day trip.
Travel privately from Melbourne to Phillip Island for premium seats at the Penguin Parade, plus coastal stops at Cape Woolamai and The Nobbies. This full-day, guided tour combines wildlife viewing with scenic island walks and hotel pickup for a seamless day trip.
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Operated by Marks Private Melbourne Tours · Cowes, Victoria
You arrive in the low light of a southern Australian afternoon, the highway slipping away and the sea beginning to speak. The private vehicle carries you across the Bass Coast, wind pushing at the windows, while the shoreline ahead—Cape Woolamai’s sculpted sandstone and The Nobbies’ offshore rock stacks—prepares the stage for the evening.
easy.
10 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks on boardwalks and light standing during the parade.
This is a roughly 10-hour private day tour with hotel pickups from Melbourne; exact pickup time depends on your location and the scheduled parade time—confirm at booking.
Yes—Premium Penguins Plus viewing tickets are included for your private group of up to six passengers.
Yes—infant seats are available and the tour is rated easy for all fitness levels, but strollers may be impractical on some boardwalks.
The tour operates in most weather; bring appropriate rain and wind protection. Refunds follow the standard cancellation policy—cancel at least 24 hours ahead for a full refund.
Phillip Island has long been part of Boon Wurrung country; European settlement later focused on fishing and agriculture before tourism and conservation shaped the modern economy.
The Penguin Parade is managed with strict viewing rules and conservation programs by local parks to protect penguins' habitat and reduce human disturbance.
Marks Private Melbourne Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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