Things to do in Phillip Island

Even though I bought the cheapest tickets, I was incredibly lucky this time. We saw a group of little penguins (15 to 20 of them) come ashore and waddle along the beach back to their homes. Despite many people watching, I could clearly see them cleaning themselves and interacting with their companions. It was also quite novel to have seagulls fly so close to the audience. Combined with the sunset, it truly made me appreciate the beauty of nature. Since we visited at the end of June, the entire event started earlier, with entry around 4 PM. After watching their parade, it was about 7:30 PM, which left us time to go to a nearby restaurant for dinner. It was delicious, a perfect day.

one of the best tours I’ve had. Luke was the driver and tour guide. He was highly knowledgeable and fantastic. I wish I had a few more days in Melbourne to book Luke for another tour. The tour (itinerary) itself was amazing and Luke made it even more memorable. I’ll definitely be telling my friends and family about how great the experience was. we started off at the Moonlit Sanctuary and fed wallabies/kangaroos. The highlight was spotting the wild wallaby as we drove to the penguins. The best part was seeing the little penguins come up from the beach and waddle up into the grass. the gift shop was great too. It was a sunny day but definitely windy. the gift shop had great embrodied jumpers and zip ups as well as blankets to purchase. I love the penguin parade. Great thank you to Luke for making it so fun too. We listened to his playlist and he sang.

It was an unforgettable experience as kids were able to milk a cow, watch the sheep sheering, the dog herding sheep and also see the penguins swim back to shore. they are all very unique experiences that we can’t find anywhere else. We absolutely enjoyed it.

Amazing experience. This is my 2nd time to book the Philip Island tour (first one was from another tour company) and this is way better than the 1st one I booked. The guide, John, was very engaging and entertaining. He told us interesting stories on the places we visited. Even told us a lot of fun facts of the animals native to Australia. Time for each location is just enough (not rushed). He is also very efficient, too. Took our orders in advance (optional) so we didn't have to wait long for our lunch. Also took our penguin parade tickets ahead so we were able to enter the venue while other tours are still outside on queue. I highly recommend this tour.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommend Kimi as a tour guide! I recently took the Puffing Billy Steam Train + Phillip Island Penguin Parade day tour in Melbourne, and the entire experience was fantastic! Our guide, Kimi, was incredibly enthusiastic, patient, and professional. Throughout the trip, she shared information about the sights along the way and local Australian culture. The itinerary was also very well-planned, so we never felt rushed. The steam train was unique, and the forest scenery along the route was absolutely beautiful. Phillip Island's landscape was also stunning, and watching the little penguins waddle ashore in groups from the sea at night was truly adorable. It was a particularly memorable experience during my trip to Australia. Special thanks to Kimi for her care and arrangements throughout the day. Driving for long hours and leading a tour group is very demanding, but she was diligent and responsible the entire time, reminding everyone about timings and important details, which made the whole journey very relaxed and enjoyable. It was a very happy day, and I give Kimi a five-star recommendation! If any friends visit Melbourne in the future, I will definitely recommend this tour and Kimi as their guide! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

we definitely love this place. kid had so much fun. the walk was GREAT. toilets were clean enough for kid too.

Our guide Rhys was cheerful and funny. He is always waiting for us on time and his introduction was clear and informative. The minivan was comfy and clean, but it would be better if there is overhead storage for each passenger.

The ride on the Puffing Billy steam train was truly impressive! Sitting on the open carriage window sills, dangling our legs outside, and feeling the breeze while passing through lush green forests was such an exciting experience! The penguin parade was incredible! I was grateful to see around 60 penguins—on average, about 700 penguins come out to the island each day. Australian penguins are the little penguin and irresistibly cute! I was also delighted to see baby Cape Barren Geese; they are utterly adorable! Our tour guide is knowledgeable and cares for our basic needs such as going to the bathroom and having our meals during the day. I highly recommend wearing enough clothing because Philip Island is very windy.

Had a great time on this tour! We visited Brighton Beach, rode the Puffing Billy, and ended the day with the Penguin Parade. 🐧 Everything was well-organized and the whole experience was smooth and enjoyable. Definitely recommend! ⭐️