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Phillip Island Highlights, Koalas and Pelicans Tour (Morning)
Highlights
- Experience breathtaking coastal scenery at Pyramid Rock Lookout, capturing the rugged beauty of Phillip Island.
- Wander along pristine beaches, feeling the sand between your toes and the refreshing ocean breeze.
- Watch pelicans being fed at San Remo, witnessing this iconic spectacle against a stunning backdrop.
- Explore the Koala Conservation Reserve, spotting koalas in their natural habitat while learning about local wildlife.
Experience Phillip Island like a local as you enjoy a morning of breath-taking coastal scenery, Island highlights, and native Australian animals; all led by your engaging, local guide, and with the comfort of your Premium Seating ticket on board.
Starting with your pickup from your nominated Phillip Island Accommodation, you visit Pyramid Rock Lookout, where the rugged coastline is in full view. Next head to one of Phillip Island’s most beautiful beaches, with a chance to get your feet wet if you wish. From here, they will drive past scenic and historic Churchill Island and into San Remo, where you are able to watch the Pelican Feeding in front of the famed Island Bridge. Finally, they finish the tour at the Koala Conservation Reserve, where you will be able to walk through the natural bush of the Koala, and spot them in their natural habitat.
All this whilst being led by a local guide, and hearing the story of Millowl/Phillip Island, and what makes it so special.
Itinerary highlights
San Remo Pelicans
Witness the mighty Australian Pelicans as they flock to the beach in time for their daily feeding.
These amazing birds are some of the biggest in the world, and enjoy nothing more than a good feed and showing off for on-lookers.
Pyramid Rock
Enjoy one of Phillip Island’s most famed rock formation and the Southern Coastal lookout at Pyramid Rock.
It’s here you’ll have the chance to see Wallabies, and other Aussie Wildlife, in their natural habitat.
Koala Conservation Reserve
Finish your tour with a visit to the Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve where you’ll be able to see the Australian Koala up close and in their natural habitat.
Take as many photos as you want here – however, it is now illegal to touch or hold a Koala in Victoria.
Tour details
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Available from 15 October 2024 to 5 April 2026
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in audio format (includes an audio described map of their venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays) is available.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
- Handrails on all stairways
- Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire) are available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
Operation information
Local Way Tours – Phillip Island Explorer
Phillip Island Explorer by Local Way Tours is designed to make Phillip Island more than just a day trip—it’s about creating a true destination experience that encourages visitors to stay longer and discover more.
With a focus on comfort, sustainability, and authentic local connections, the Phillip Island Explorer brand offers three core travel experiences.
The Hop-On, Hop-Off Island Bus offers unlimited daily access to the island’s highlights, from iconic attractions to hidden gems, with the freedom to explore at your own pace.
Their direct Melbourne–Phillip Island Transfer is a seamless daily connection from Melbourne straight to island accommodations and attractions, opening the way for multi-day stays without the need for a car.
The Golden Hour Penguin Tour is a small-group evening experience that pairs the stunning light at The Nobbies with the world-famous Penguin Parade, where guests watch the little penguins waddle ashore.
By combining flexibility, convenience, and unforgettable encounters, the Phillip Island Explorer is shaping Phillip Island into a must-stay destination—not just a quick stop.
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
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