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Private Penguin Parade Evening Tour

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Melbourne to Phillip Island: Private Penguin Parade Evening Tour

General Admission Viewing Platform

Dusk at the Penguin Parade (General Admission)

Direct to the Penguin parade private tour

Your own transport for your private group of friends, family or work colleagues

Description

Description

Melbourne to Phillip Island: Private Penguin Parade Evening Tour

Express Private Penguin Parade Tour 1-24 guests

Explore Phillip Island with us

Private Transport for you and your guests; groups of 1-24 passengers.
Personal Driver, Guide, and Host.
Cost of standard admission to Phillip Island Penguin Parade (General Admission).
Visit the Nobbies boardwalk before the Penguin Parade
Complimentary chilled bottle of water per person.
Our service includes the cost of any tolls and petrol; no additional fees.

What’s Excluded

Multiple pick-ups and drop-offs – please discuss this with our office prior to the day if required (additional costs may apply).
The cost of food or beverages

What Makes the Day Special

We book and secure all tickets/admission to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade, so you don’t have to!
Enjoy a scenic drive just 2 hours from Melbourne.
Relax in our air-conditioned, late-model transport, and feel free to play your own music on the day via Bluetooth connection.
Additionally, our drivers know when to step in and step out, ensuring they are friendly and serve as your personal guide and host for the day

What to Expect

Our driver pick-up times may vary depending upon your location. This will be part of the final itinerary we send you.
We will arrive to the Penguin Parade approximately 1 hour prior to when the penguins will arrive (sunset).
Grab your seats early or take the time to have something to eat.
You’re welcome to have some food from the onsite restaurant, or bring along your own.
Please bring warm clothes. As the parade is on the beach, even in summer, the wind can be cold.

Tour Options

Upgrade your Tickets to see the Penguin parade with a choice of: Penguins Plus, Premium, Underground Viewing, and Guided Ranger.
Children are welcome, please contact our office for children rates. We can provide children’s safety seats where required.

Inclusions

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

Price Table

Monday To Friday

1 person – $712 per person
2 people – $395 per person
3 people – $289 per person
4 people – $236 per person
5 people – $205 per person
6 people – $209 per person
7 people – $190 per person
8 people – $176 per person
9 people – $165 per person
10 people – $156 per person
11 people – $149 per person
12 people – $154 per person
13 people – $148 per person
14 people – $143 per person
15 people – $138 per person
16 people – $135 per person
17 people – $132 per person
18 people – $128 per person
19 people – $126 per person
20 people – $123 per person
21 people – $121 per person
22 people – $119 per person
23 people – $117 per person
24 people – $116 per person
*Based on Adults, rounded to the nearest dollar

Saturday

1 person – $829 per person
2 people – $454 per person
3 people – $328 per person
4 people – $266 per person
5 people – $228. per person
6 people – $228 per person
7 people – $207 per person
8 people – $190 per person
9 people – $178 per person
10 people – $168 per person
11 people – $160 per person
12 people – $163 per person
13 people – $157 per person
14 people – $151 per person
15 people – $146 per person
16 people – $142 per person
17 people – $138 per person
18 people – $135 per person
19 people – $132 per person
20 people – $129 per person
21 people – $127 per person
22 people – $124 per person
23 people – $122 per person
24 people – $121 per person
*Based on Adults, rounded to the nearest dollar

Sunday

1 person – $975per person
2 people – $526 per person
3 people – $377 per person
4 people – $302 per person
5 people – $257 per person
6 people – $252 per person
7 people – $227 per person
8 people – $209 per person
9 people – $194 per person
10 people – $182 per person
11 people – $173 per person
12 people – $175 per person
13 people – $168 per person
14 people – $162 per person
15 people – $156 per person
16 people – $151 per person
17 people – $147 per person
18 people – $143 per person
19 people – $139 per person
20 people – $136 per person
21 people – $134 per person
22 people – $131 per person
23 people – $129 per person
24 people – $127 per person

*Please note Sunday & Public Holiday tours attract a surcharge.

Availability

Penguin Parade – Upgraded seating options

General admission is already included in your tour. You may select one of the upgraded viewing options below to register your interest.

Upgrade prices are additional and subject to availability. Our team will contact you after booking to confirm availability and the extra cost before any upgrade is arranged.

Penguins Plus – premium viewing area beside the main penguin pathway

Penguin Premium – smaller ocean-facing viewing area beside Penguins Plus

Underground Viewing – indoor, behind-glass viewing at penguin eye level

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Private Tour?

Our Private Penguin Parade Evening Tour is great for families or groups traveling together that don’t want to share the day with strangers on a public tour. Be aware that public tours sell by the seat and usually have a set itinerary. On this tour the vehicle is exclusively for you and your group. Also, another great advantage is that you can leave when you are ready to move on or return to your accommodation. On a public tour you must wait on the bus for everyone to return.

What time does the tour begin?

This tour time will adjust weekly based on the current sunset times. The Little Penguins do not begin coming ashore until it darkens and they feel safe. To make it easier our booking calendar will have a time adjustment once you select your ideal date.

What time do the penguins come in at night?

The penguins start return to their burrows at sunset each night. They will wait together and swim to shore in large groups when they feel it is safe. As sunset changes so does their arrival time – anywhere from 5:30pm to as late as 9:30pm..

What seats are the best at the Phillip island Penguin Parade?

To be honest, you will be able to see all the penguins up close on the boardwalks once the penguins arrive and begin walking to their burrows. However, if you want the best seats to watch them walk ashore the Penguins Plus seating will be best. From here you will be able to see the majority of the penguins choose to waddle past. These tickets are at a premium but does give you the best view.

What should i wear to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade?

We highly recommend you bring a warm coat. As the ocean wind can be quite cool even in summer. During winter warm gloves ,hat and jackets are advised. You are not undercover so bring rainproof jackets where possible. The penguins parade will still go ahead in the rain so be ready.

What's is an express tour?

A lot of the tours available include a visit to a wildlife sanctuary, in fact our 1 day Phillip island penguin parade tour does. But for those who have already seen our Australia’s native wildlife somewhere else, we have built our 2 tours the go straight to the penguin parade. Private penguins plus express and our Private Penguin Parade Evening Tour.

How long is the Private Penguin Parade Evening Tour.?

The duration of the tour is approximately 7 hours from pick up in Melbourne. Phillip Island is 2 hour drive from Melbourne one way.

Is the Penguin Parade suitable for children?

The Penguin Parade is a great experience for all ages. We can provide you a quote for children passengers. if you would like a child safety seat please let our office know.

Is there any more money to pay after we book?

This tour package has been built and designed to book online. We don’t charge any hidden fees; for example no fuel surcharge, road tolls. The only exception is when you are outside our usual pick up zones. If you believe your pick up is outside our included pick zone please contact our office for a quote as extra fees may apply.

How many penguins will be there to see?

The numbers per night change with the seasons and conditions on the night. The colony of little penguins at Phillip Island is the largest in the world, with approximately 40,000 birds. This colony is located on the Summerland Peninsula. In 2024, an average of 1,407 penguins were recorded crossing the beach per night in January and February,

Approaching The Day Of Your Tour

Our office will be available via call/text/email . If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Final balances and last minute adjustments will be required no later than 48 hours prior to tour commencement.

Particulars

Things to know

Proceeding with a booking

Type or select the number of guests in your private group and choose your ideal date. Click on time shown in the booking calendar. Start time will vary based the penguins arrival time.
Please choose from tour options and add-ons. Proceed to check and provide your pick up details and select option for payment.
If your tour includes meals we will contact your chosen lunch venue availability to update you as soon as possible.
Our booking office will send you an itinerary and tax invoice. We will then email and secure your admission to all relevant attractions .
We will require the pick-up/drop-off address for the day.
We will contact you the week of the tour date with any final adjustments. On occasion, someone can’t make it on the day. That’s fine, we just need to know 48 hours prior.
The day of the tour, the driver will arrive 15 minutes early, giving the group time to settle on the bus ready to go.

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