The Nobbies tours

Great value for money! We went to 5 different locations because the weather was nice. First were the bathing boxes at Brighton Beach (wish we had more time to go around though), then the Puffing Billy which is a fun experience when traveling with kids. After lunch, we went to Maru Koala and Animal Park which was a big surprise because we enjoyed it a lot. Lastly, we went to The Nobbies and the Penguin Parade in Phillip Island. Our bus driver and tour guide, Curtis, was very good, helpful and accommodating. Overall, would recommend this tour here in Klook!

Geweldige ervaring. Dit is mijn tweede keer dat ik de Philip Island-tour boek (de eerste was van een ander reisgezelschap) en deze is veel beter dan de eerste die ik boekte. De gids, John, was erg boeiend en onderhoudend. Hij vertelde ons interessante verhalen over de plaatsen die we bezochten. Hij vertelde ons zelfs veel leuke weetjes over de inheemse dieren van Australië. De tijd voor elke locatie was precies genoeg (niet gehaast). Hij was ook erg efficiënt. Hij nam onze bestellingen van tevoren op (optioneel), zodat we niet lang hoefden te wachten op onze lunch. Hij haalde ook onze pinguïnparadekaartjes van tevoren op, zodat we de locatie konden betreden terwijl andere tours nog buiten in de rij stonden. Ik raad deze tour ten zeerste aan.

Views are beautiful! We saw wild penguins and kangaroos. I had an amazing time on this tour, and our guide, Jared, was absolutely outstanding! He is remarkably professional and has an incredible depth of knowledge about Australian history. Throughout the trip, I asked him so many questions, and he answered every single one effortlessly—even backing up his explanations with fascinating data and facts. Jared was also incredibly polite and thoughtful. When it came to watching the penguins, he shared some fantastic tips and strategies that helped us get the best experience possible. Even though it was a long 14-hour day, it felt completely engaging and fulfilling from start to finish. I learned so much from Jared today. I highly recommend taking a tour with him!

Onze gids, Chris, was geweldig. Hij wist veel interessante anekdotes te delen over de bezienswaardigheden en dieren, en dat met een geweldig gevoel voor humor. Ik heb erg genoten van deze reis.

Onze gids Rhys was vrolijk en grappig. Hij stond altijd op tijd op ons te wachten en zijn introductie was duidelijk en informatief. Het busje was comfortabel en schoon, maar het zou beter zijn als er boven elke passagier opbergruimte was.

we have spent a wonderful day with Vicky from Autopia. my best tour in Melbourne with 31 other tourists. Philip island was full of surprises from koalas, wallabies, huge birds & most importantly the penguins. so lucky to be able to witness the whole vaccination process done professionally.

We hadden een geweldige reis naar Phillip Island onder leiding van James. James vertraagde de bus om ons te helpen de Australische wilde dieren onderweg te spotten. Hij vertelde ons veel over hun gewoonten. Na aankomst bij het bezoekerscentrum stelde hij de beste route voor om de kleine pinguïns te zien. De pinguïns waren schattig. Op de terugweg naar Melbourne gaf James ons ook enkele aanbevelingen voor lokale koffie en snacks. We hebben allemaal een geweldige tijd gehad.

A great tour to experience the wildlife at Phillip Island, including the Penguin Parade and surrounding natural attractions. The coach bus was comfortable, and the overall journey was smooth and well-organised. A nice touch was the complimentary coffee at the pick-up point near the Melbourne Arts Centre, which made the early start more enjoyable. Our guide, Sue, was fantastic throughout the trip. The bus has an in-built microphone system, allowing her to share clear live commentary while driving, including interesting explanations about the route, history, and surroundings. The tour was also well-coordinated despite split groups—some headed for the seal-watching cruise while others went wine tasting. Sue managed both groups efficiently, setting clear expectations and ensuring everyone was well guided and on schedule. Overall, a very enjoyable and well-run experience with great wildlife encounters and a professional, attentive guide.

puffing billy is a must during Melbourne visit. 40mins from CBD. great experience. on the other hand, penguin parade in Philip island is a bit far. there are some closer beaches where you can see it also.