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Penguin Parade guides

Everything to sort out before you book: which ticket and stand, what time the penguins come in, how to get there from Melbourne, where to see penguins for free, and the rules on the night.

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Tours

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The three options most people choose between. Every one has its own page with the viewing level and what guests say.

Penguin Parade General Viewing Ticket Lowest price ★ 4.22 hoursFree cancellation

Penguin Parade General Viewing Ticket
Entry onlyGrandstandOwn transport

The standard seat on the tiered stands above Summerlands Beach, sold by Phillip Island Nature Parks itself. You get yourself to the island, and you can cancel up to 2 days before.

What's included
  • General Viewing entry on your chosen date
  • Tiered grandstand over Summerlands Beach
  • Boardwalks and visitor centre
  • No transport from Melbourne
  • Free cancellation up to 2 days before
Full tour details
From$24per person Reserve
Penguin Parade Eco Tour from Melbourne Most booked tour ★ 4.812 hoursFree cancellation

Penguin Parade Eco Tour from Melbourne
Hotel pickupMax 24Moonlit Sanctuary

A full day with koalas and kangaroos at Moonlit Sanctuary, The Nobbies boardwalks and the parade at sunset. Pickup from six central hotels; you are back between 9 pm and midnight.

What's included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Melbourne
  • Moonlit Sanctuary entry
  • Penguin Parade General Viewing ticket
  • Local guide, audio commentary in 16 languages
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$112per person Reserve
Penguin Parade & Koalas Highlights Tour Koala Reserve ★ 4.79.5 hoursFree cancellation

Penguin Parade & Koalas Highlights Tour
Koala ReservePlus upgradeCowes stop

Wild koalas on the treetop boardwalks of the Koala Conservation Reserve, The Nobbies and a break in Cowes. The only big tour here that offers a Penguins Plus upgrade at booking.

What's included
  • Penguin Parade entry (Penguins Plus upgrade optional)
  • Koala Conservation Reserve entry
  • Driver-guide, English commentary
  • Starts at the Immigration Museum, no hotel pickup
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$125per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

Hotel pickup, Moonlit Sanctuary, The Nobbies and the Penguin Parade at sunset with General Viewing. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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