Phillip Island: Golden Hour Penguin Express Tour w/ Island Pickup

Name: Phillip Island: Golden Hour Penguin Express Tour w/ Island Pickup
Brand: Viator
Price: 93.87 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (63 reviews)

4.7(63)5 hoursEnglishBook 10 hours aheadPhillip Island, Australia

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Important - this tour DOES NOT depart from Melbourne, pickup is only included from Phillip Island

Experience the magic of Phillip Island's world-famous Little Penguins at sunset on this expertly guided small-group tour. Departing from your Phillip Island or San Remo accommodation, journey through golden-hour coastal landscapes, encounter native Australian wildlife, and witness thousands of penguins waddle ashore at the iconic Penguin Parade.

Perfect for short-stay visitors and nature enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable Victorian wildlife experience with premium comfort and authentic local guiding.

Skip the hassle of planning logistics and let expert local guides showcase the best of Phillip Island Nature Parks, Cowes coastal village, and Bass Strait's dramatic ocean scenery.

Included

Small group authentic travel — Maximum 15 guests with engaging local guide
The Nobbies Golden Hour Experience — Scenic wildlife boardwalk
Premium Comfort Guarantee — WiFi-equipped midi coach, window seat guarantee for every booking
Wildlife viewing opportunities — Wallabies, echidnas, seabirds, Cape Barren geese, fur seals
Complimentary sparkling wine — Served on board after Nobbies
Entry to Phillip Island Penguin Parade - General Viewing
Convenient pickup & return — From your Phillip Island or San Remo accommodation
Cowes village exploration — Beach, shops & coastal streetscape

Not included

Dinner

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What you'll do

Phillip Island
Phillip Island, Australia
Begin your adventure with convenient pickup from your nominated accommodation. Board your premium midi coach, meet your expert local guide, and settle into your guaranteed window seat for every booking with WiFi access for the journey ahead.
10 min
Cowes
Cowes, Australia
Explore the charming seaside village of Cowes on the shores of Western Port Bay. Stroll the sandy beach along The Esplanade, browse local shops and boutiques, and experience the relaxed island village atmosphere. There's time for optional refreshments at local cafes if desired.
30 min
The Nobbies Centre
1320 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands, Australia
Arrive at golden hour as the sun descends over Bass Strait and walk the elevated boardwalks offering spectacular 360-degree ocean views. Watch for wallabies grazing on clifftops, Cape Barren geese (one of Australia's rarest waterbirds), seabirds, and echidnas in coastal vegetation. View the Australian fur seal colony on Seal Rocks, with up to 16,000 seals visible from the boardwalk. Capture stunning golden hour photography before returning to your coach for complimentary sparkling wine as the sun sets over the Southern Ocean
1 hourAdmission included
Summerlands
Summerlands, Australia
Drive through one of Phillip Island's most picturesque and wildlife-rich regions as twilight descends. Spot wallabies and native animals becoming active at dusk in their natural surroundings while enjoying the scenic coastal views from your comfortable window seat. Your guide shares insights about the nocturnal wildlife that calls this area home.
30 min
Penguin Parade
1019 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands, Australia
Arrive at the world-renowned Penguin Parade as dusk settles over Summerland Beach. Explore the excellent Visitor Centre facilities and take time have a meal (own cost) at the onsite restaurant. Then settle into the general viewing platform to witness one of nature's most enchanting spectacles as hundreds to thousands of Little Penguins emerge from Bass Strait and waddle across the sand to their burrows. Your guide provides expert commentary about penguin behavior and the important conservation work protecting Victoria's largest Little Penguin colony.
2 hoursAdmission included
Relax and reflect on your unforgettable wildlife encounters as your guide return
s you to your original Phillip Island or San Remo pickup point, completing a perfect golden-hour adventure.
30 min

Meeting and pickup

18 locations

Pickup details

Please ensure you have listed your Hotel or Airbnb with us - reach out to us if yours is not listed.

We will contact you on the day of travel to confirm your exact pickup time - there is generally a 30 minute window that we allow to complete pickups in.

Meeting points13

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The Waves Apartments
No. 1 The Esplanade, P.O. Box 108, Cowes, Australia
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Kaloha Holiday Resort
Cnr Steele And, Chapel St, Cowes, Australia
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The Castle Villa by the Sea
7/9 Steele St,, Cowes, Australia
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Seahorse Motel
29-31 Chapel St, Cowes, Australia
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North Pier Hotel
5 The Esplanade, Reception is Located off Bass Ave, Cowes, Australia
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Tropicana Motor Inn
22-26 Osbourne Ave, Cowes, Australia
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Island Break Cottages
183-189 Justice Rd, Corner of Justice & Ventnor Roads, Cowes, Australia
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Island Breeze Resort
13-15 McHaffie Dr, Cowes, Australia
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Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island
2128 Phillip Island Rd, Cowes, Australia
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Arthur Phillip Motor Inn
2-12 Redwood Drive, Crn Redwood Dr & Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Australia
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Coachman Motel
51 Chapel St, Cowes, Australia
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Rural 5 Star Villa's with Resort Amenities
2128 Phillip Island Rd, Ramada Resort, Cowes, Australia
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Spice Island B&B
1 Hill St, Sunderland Bay, Australia
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End point

End

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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