“Worth it if you want a hassle-free day seeing penguins and koalas with genuinely good guides. Think twice if you need guaranteed perfect wildlife viewing conditions.”
- About £95/day across 1 days
- ~£798 all-in with a typical £703 flight from London (£798/day)
- Our tracked low is £84
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- Cheaper per day than 3 of 4 similar trips we compared
- 4.9★ from 8 traveller reviews
Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.
About this trip
A full day out from the koalas of Phillip Island to the penguins waddling ashore at dusk, with some rugged coastline in between.
You start at the Koala Conservation Reserve for a close look at the local wildlife, then head to Phillip Island itself, known for its beaches and cliffs. The day builds towards the Penguin Parade, watching the world's smallest penguins come in from the sea.
It's a guided group day with a mix of walking, wildlife-watching and coastal views, rounding off after dark once the penguins appear.
What you'll do
- Spend time with koalas at the Koala Conservation Reserve
- Walk the coast at Woolamai Beach, weather permitting
- See the Australian fur seal colony from the Nobbies
- Watch the Penguin Parade as penguins come ashore at dusk
- Runs as a single long day, finishing after dark for the penguin viewing
- The coastal walk at Woolamai depends on weather conditions
Day by day
Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.
What's included
- Guide: Hosted by an experienced driver guide Comprehensive local tour commentary Driven by curiosity and insider knowledge, our enthusiastic team is dedicated in providing adventures to inspiring locations across Australia. Our local Road Crew hold the key to discovering hidden treasures and are on hand to help you have the best time! Tour commentary spoken in English.
- Activities: Penguin Parade general viewing entry Admission into Koala Conservation Reserve World-class wildlife encounter up close Onboard WiFi available Hosted by an experienced driver guide Modern air-conditioned medium coach travel Comprehensive local tour commentary Selected Melbourne inner-city pick-up/drop-off points Translation app service available in several different languages - ie. Dutch, German, French, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified) and more.
- Transport: We operate this tour on vehicles based on the group size which can vary from 23-38 passengers. Our fleet consists of 24-seater Mitsubishi Rosa, 28-seater Yutong midi-coach, and 39-seater Yutong large-coaches. These vehicles are designed for touring purposes, and provide a safe & comfortable journey (air-conditioned), with large passenger windows for unobstructed views.
- Meals: Any meals not indicated within the itinerary - at the guest’s own expense. We provide plenty of opportunities for guests to support locals and buy lunch along the way.
- Activities: Any meals not indicated within the itinerary - at the guest’s own expense. We provide plenty of opportunities for guests to support locals and buy lunch/dinner along the way. Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point. Personal travel insurance is highly recommended Spending money for personal items
- Optional: Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the time of year you are travelling and have packed adequate clothing. In the event of rain or inclement weather, your experience will still go ahead, unless contacted by the provider.
- Insurance: Travel insurance is highly recommended. It is highly recommended that all passengers have personal travel insurance, given we’re exploring remote parts of the Northern Territory with limited access to health professionals in the event of sickness or injury. Autopia Tours is not authorised to provide information on the type of plan or policy options available. This can be provided by an accredited local travel agent or from your preferred insurance company.
How travellers rate it
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 17 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
Your free day in Australia
Landing early, staying on, or filling free time? The best-rated day experiences in Australia — you book on Viator (we may earn a commission).
Worth it if you want a hassle-free day seeing penguins and koalas with genuinely good guides. Think twice if you need guaranteed perfect wildlife viewing conditions.
- Guides consistently praised as warm, punctual, knowledgeable—Kiwi, Joel, Tomas, Brit all mentioned by name for professionalism.
- No hard-sell shopping or tourist traps; straightforward itinerary focused on wildlife and nature without nonsense.
- Weather can change unexpectedly; wildlife viewing quality depends on conditions you cannot control.
- One-day tour covering Phillip Island and koala conservation—itinerary well-paced enough to feel unstressed.
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Getting there
One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.
Hotels in Melbourne
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Common questions
How long is Phillip Island Penguin Tour with Koala Conservation Experience?
It's a 1-day trip. It starts in Melbourne and finishes in Phillip Island.
How much does Phillip Island Penguin Tour with Koala Conservation Experience cost?
The land price starts from £95 per person for the 1-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What will Phillip Island Penguin Tour with Koala Conservation Experience really cost me all-in?
On top of the £95 land price, budget roughly £703 for a return flight from the UK — about £798 all-in before spending money. Most day-to-day meals out and optional activities are extra.
What's included in the price?
The price covers transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.
What's not included?
travel insurance (required) is not included, so factor it into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.
How big is the group?
Groups are capped at around 38 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
When does Phillip Island Penguin Tour with Koala Conservation Experience run?
It runs across roughly 10 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.
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