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Phillip Island Penguin Parade and Koalas Tour
Highlights
- Explore the Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve and connect with koalas in their natural woodland habitat.
- Witness hundreds of tiny penguins waddle ashore at sunset, a breathtaking spectacle unique to Phillip Island.
- Stroll along boardwalk trails while spotting wild wallabies and native birds amidst stunning coastal scenery.
- Discover the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre to learn about wildlife conservation and the fascinating world of penguins.
Get up close with a host of Australian wildlife, see the fantastic coastline of Phillip Island and then witness one of Australia’s most spectacular wildlife experiences as hundreds of tiny penguins waddle ashore! You’ll also get the chance to get up close to koalas in their natural habitat and enjoy the spectacular rugged beauty of Phillip Island.
You begin your day with a stop at the Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve, where you’ll be making some new friends with the local Australian animals as you stroll along the boardwalk trails in natural woodlands in search of koalas. Phillip Island is famous for its natural beauty, stunning beaches, rugged cliffs, and unique wildlife it’s then to the western end of the island to the Nobbies. Experience the majestic rocky coast and views of an Australian fur seal colony and spot wild wallabies and native birds on a back road journey to the main show at the Penguin Parade. There is no better ecotourism attraction in the world than the Penguin Parade Visitor Cente, where guests can learn more about penguins and wildlife conservation. Before witnessing the world’s smallest penguins emerge from the sea and waddle ashore at sunset.
Itinerary highlights
Phillip Island Koala Reserve
You’ll be making some new friends with our local Australian animals as you stroll along the boardwalk trails in natural woodlands in search of koalas.
The Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve
The Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve is our first stop of the day, where we’ll make some new friends with our Aussie animals as we stroll along the boardwalk trails in the natural woodlands looking for koalas.
The Nobbies
Famous for its natural beauty, stunning beaches, rugged cliffs, and unique wildlife it’s then to the western end of the island to the Nobbies. Experience the majestic rocky coast and views of an Australian fur seal colony.
Penguin Parade
Witness a marvelous showcase of nature watching the world’s smallest little penguins travel up the beach nightly to rest ashore.
Tour details
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Available from 6 October 2025 to 5 April 2026
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Available from 6 April 2026 to 4 October 2026
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Available from 5 October 2026 to 6 April 2027
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Autopia Tours – Victoria
Autopia Tours is the recognised market leader in small group adventure tours throughout Victoria and beyond – with over 30 years experience in providing small group adventure they know what you want.
Autopia Tours are very proud of the driver guides, they are the heart and soul of the company. The Aussie driver guides are all very knowledgeable and love showing off such a beautiful country. The informative commentary will be a highlight of your tour. Like you, the tour guides are world travellers and have sense of adventure.
Autopia Tours believe life is all about unique experiences. Whether it is seeing koalas up close in their natural habitat, swimming in one of Victoria’s pristine beaches, watching penguins come ashore at sunset or hiking through the Grampians, Autopia Tours can take you there. Autopia Tours are all about providing treasured memories that will last a lifetime.
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council