Phillip Island and Moonlit Sanctuary (English M3)
Category: Coach Tours
Region: Phillip Island
State: VIC
Duration:
8h
Our tour to Phillip Island is a day full of amazing views and experiences. The attractions we visit have a focus on the environment and the protection of the wildlife.
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Visit the Moonlit Sanctuary to see Australia’s fauna very close in their natural habitat.
From the Nobbies – Seals Rock we can appreciate the full force of the ocean. We may also see penguins here.
Visit the town of Cowes for a stroll along the main road, the pier or have dinner (not included – summer only)
We arrive at the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre with time to shop, have a coffee or walk straight to the viewing platform to see the arrival of the little penguins.
We will send you an email to confirm nearest pick up time and place if your accommodation is not listed.
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Fernando
09 Jul 2026
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David
09 Jul 2026
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Gregory
09 Jul 2026
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Tia
08 Jul 2026
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Kandy
08 Jul 2026
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Dave
07 Jul 2026
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273mariae
24 Jun 2026
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Cecilia
23 Jun 2026
Trip should leave a couple hours earlier so no rushing and time to fully see and enjoy both the remarkable Moonlight Sanctuary, get early dinner to go and get to Phillip island to tour then to penguin park earlier to enjoy the exhibits at the visitors center and spend more time watching the fun fairy penguins that don’t start Landing from sea till dark. Felt rushed at both of the best parts of tour but did see a lot of wonderful wildlife.
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Linda
22 Jun 2026
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Passenger45011291803
17 Jun 2026
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Margaret
17 Jun 2026
Fred arrived a bit early to pick us up. Child car seats were provided. Before we knew it, we were at the Moonlit Sanctuary. He gave each of our two children (ages 9 and 6) some roo food so they could feed the wandering kangaroos and wallabies. Our visit to the sanctuary included some time checking out the other animals, including the wombat, koala, and dingoes.
Afterwards, we drove through the Nobbies to glimpse at the magnificent coastline. We also happened to spy upon a penguin resting in its home, waiting for others to return later that evening.
The penguin parade was also a sight to behold. We highly recommend upgrading to the Penguins Plus experience. Aside from just better viewing, where you’ll see the penguins return home as they pass by the seating area, some will hang out just outside arm’s length, as they appear to have made a home under the seating area itself. That gives plenty of time to admire them up close. If you don’t have a good seat at first, just be patient. Plenty will open up later. Everyone (part of the tour or not) only gets about 50 minutes to observe the penguins before lights turned off.
Our kids found this the best thing they did in Melbourne this trip. This is a must-do experience for penguin and animal lovers.
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Chris
17 Jun 2026
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Voyage50722490709
14 Jun 2026
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arginie
14 Jun 2026
He made sure we were safe and comfortable through out our experience
He is very polite and respectful and kind
I liked the gesture of the comfy seats he provided us for the cold evening with the penquins! We had a fun after noon with him seeing the wildlife and the penguin parade
We appreciated the useful tips he provided to enhance our experience
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Y
11 Jun 2026
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David
08 Jun 2026
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496jazmines
07 Jun 2026
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Chiara
02 Jun 2026
The second day we did the Great Ocean Road. It was a beautiful experience. Fred made sure we stopped at unique lookout points. We enjoyed a lovely lunch and then headed to the Twelve Apostles. It truly was remarkable. Well worth the visit! Thank you to Fred for making these two days so memorable.
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Christy030
30 May 2026
As for the Penguin parade at Philip Island, a Penguin Plus pass is highly recommended.
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Pioneer64856921985
27 May 2026
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StellaTravels100
23 May 2026
Our trip to Phillip Island was absolutely wonderful. The entire day was a breeze and felt like it flew by in the blink of an eye. Our guide, Richard, was exceptional—so kind, funny, and welcoming. On top of that, his Italian was perfect, which made everything so easy and enjoyable for us. Thank you Richard, and Oceania Tours, for an incredible day!
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Claudio
22 May 2026
Amazing 12 Apostles tour from Melbourne! We are traveling from Italy and really loved this experience.
A special thanks to our guide, Sarah, who was fantastic at explaining every stop in a clear and engaging way. We visited breathtaking places and also had the chance to meet people from different nationalities during the tour, she was also incredibly helpful in giving us information about other tours for the next few days and recommending the perfect upgrade for our trip.
A big plus for Sarah is her very clear and easy-to-understand English, perfect for international travelers. Highly recommended!
A special thanks to our guide, Sarah, who was fantastic at explaining every stop in a clear and engaging way. We visited breathtaking places and also had the chance to meet people from different nationalities during the tour, she was also incredibly helpful in giving us information about other tours for the next few days and recommending the perfect upgrade for our trip.
A big plus for Sarah is her very clear and easy-to-understand English, perfect for international travelers. Highly recommended!
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Sara
21 May 2026
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14ajayn
18 May 2026
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Mary
18 May 2026
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LORRAINE
18 May 2026
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obbenny
12 May 2026
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Shikha
10 May 2026
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Priscilla
08 May 2026
Paul and Kim
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Paul
06 May 2026
Sarah, our guide, was lovely. Friendly and knowledgable. The trip didn’t feel rushed, was nicely timed and planned. Feeding the kangaroos and wallabies was great. Deffo recommend
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TB
05 May 2026
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398warrenh
05 May 2026
Sarah was a very knowledgeable and energetic tour guide. No complaints and no worries. Her working with me on my disability with my movement was handled with extreme success for all of us and me especially. Thank you Sarah and Oceania Tours. It was an awesome Day.
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Austin
02 May 2026
Enjoyed it very much.
Very insightful information about different animals
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Quest37865689704
30 Apr 2026
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Lisa
30 Apr 2026
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John
29 Apr 2026
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Frenorgin
29 Apr 2026
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Lynda
29 Apr 2026
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GMTM20
16 Apr 2026
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15 Apr 2026
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Pioneer10909088797
15 Apr 2026
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Jackie
14 Apr 2026
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13 Apr 2026
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12 Apr 2026
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08 Apr 2026
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07 Apr 2026
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07 Apr 2026
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Matt
07 Apr 2026
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gayleb119
06 Apr 2026
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Wmmorrismd
06 Apr 2026
A really great tour (Great Ocean Road Small Group Tour from Melbourne).
Sarah was our driver, guide, teacher, and overall entertainment. Highly recommend this tour and Sarah.
Sarah was our driver, guide, teacher, and overall entertainment. Highly recommend this tour and Sarah.
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jon
04 Apr 2026
A fantastic day in Melbourne visiting Brighton Beach and the Moonlit Sanctuary. The tour was great and Gary even greater. His knowledge and sense of humor made it unforgettable. Thank you.
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Alexandra
31 Mar 2026
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mdmoore18
25 Mar 2026
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25 Mar 2026
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25 Mar 2026
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24 Mar 2026
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24 Mar 2026
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13 Mar 2026
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