Private Tour - Phillip Island & Penguin Parade Day Tour (8 Person Max)
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EXPERIENCE AMAZING VIEWS OF THE BASS STRAIT & MEET PHILLIP ISLANDS LOCAL PENGUINS PLUS OTHER AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE ON YOUR PRIVATE DAY TOUR.
Sit back, sip on a hot cuppa, and relax as we head off on a 1hr 45min drive to Phillip Island. Our first stop is Cape Woolamai where it’s time to lace up our boots and begin the first hike of the day—an easy to moderate 6.8km track through unique landscapes.
We traverse over rugged rock formations, known as the Pinnacles, and wind our way around the Nature Park of Phillip Island. Experience stunning views over the Bass Strait and the pounding surf below. Keep your eyes peeled for wallabies, echidnas, shearwater birds and whales in the winter months.
After this hike, we head into Cowes for a bite to eat before making our way to the Phillip Island Koala Reserve. Stroll through this eucalyptus woodland and get up close to koalas in their natural habitat. The Koala Reserve’s unique treetop boardwalks offer up-close viewing and an unforgettable experience.
Our next stop is The Nobbies, where we enjoy a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk to discover breathtaking coastline views and the impressive thundering blowhole. This area is home to Australia’s largest seal colony, little penguins and silver gulls.
To top off the day, we take a waddle on the wild side to see hundreds (sometimes thousands) of penguins emerge from the surf at sunset at the world-famous Penguin Parade. This experience is a wildlife lover’s dream!
All of our private tours offer you the freedom to adjust and create your own unique itinerary. Or if you prefer to sit back and leave it to us, we’re more than happy to lead the way with plenty of room for flexibility on the day. Get in touch with us to plan your perfect Phillip Island private tour.
HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS
Entry into Penguin Parade & Phillip Koala Reserve
An easy to moderate 6.8km guided circuit hike around Phillip Island’s Nature Park
Plenty of chances to see wildlife including penguins, wallabies, kangaroos and unique birds such as the shearwater and silver gull
INCLUSIONS
Organic fruit & healthy snacks
Freshly Brewed Coffee Supreme & Organic Tea
Modern VW Caravelle – 9 seater with Air Con
Rain Ponchos, First Aid
Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides
Unforgettable memories
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch
WHAT TO BRING
Comfortable trainers or hiking boots
Water bottle (1L)
Cash or credit card for lunch / Dinner (around $25)
Warm layers just in case
Sunscreen, sunglasses & a hat
Swimsuit & a towel for a swim in the ocean (optional on summer months)
PICK UP
* SUMMER – departure times operate from 4th Oct to 3rd Apr
* WINTER – departure times operate from 4th Apr to 3rd Oct
Winter:
9:30am – Private tours include door to door pick-up & drop off, anywhere in the CBD.
DROP OFF
Approx 9:45pm
Summer:
11:30am – Private tours include door to door pick-up & drop off, anywhere in the CBD.
DROP OFF
Approx 11:45pm
Let’s hit the road!
Thank you for choosing to take a trip with us. We love sharing Australia’s most incredible local landscapes with fellow adventurers like yourself.
To prepare for your journey, please read the below information carefully as it contains all the big and little details you need for a great day out. Feel free to respond to this email with any questions or things we should be aware of including dietary requirements and medical conditions.
PICK UP
* SUMMER – departure times operate from 4th Oct to 3rd Apr
* WINTER – departure times operate from 4th Apr to 3rd Oct
Winter:
9:30am – Private tours include door to door pick-up & drop off, anywhere in the CBD.
DROP OFF
Approx 9:45pm
Summer:
11:30am – Private tours include door to door pick-up & drop off, anywhere in the CBD.
DROP OFF
Approx 11:45pm
What to expect
- Entry into Penguin Parade & Phillip Koala Reserve
- An easy to moderate 6.8km guided circuit hike around Phillip Island’s Nature Park
- Plenty of chances to see wildlife including penguins, wallabies, kangaroos and unique birds such as the shearwater and silver gull
- Organic fruit & healthy snacks
- Freshly Brewed Coffee Supreme & Organic Tea
- Modern VW Caravelle – 9 seater with Air Con
- Rain Ponchos, First Aid & Towels
- Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides
- Unforgettable memories
- Comfortable trainers or hiking boots
- Water bottle (1L)
- Cash or credit card for lunch (around $25)
- Warm layers just in case
- Sunscreen, sunglasses & a hat
- Swimsuit & a towel for a swim in the ocean (optional on summer months)
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Laurinda an Pat were really friendly! Small group tour is a must!


The whole experience was about 13 hours. I got my tickets from Red Balloon, but hide and seek sell their own too.
Amazing views, stops, and experiences. I would recommend anyone that has a spare day in Melbourne to book in with these guys. They provided one of the best memories over my holiday.








Our guide was Marcos who engaged with all the passengers and made sure we saw everything. He was a very kind, safe driver, and knowledgeable learned guide.

It was a car tour in small group (Great Ocean Road) and I was really impressed by the rout and care of our guide
Thanks guys see you!








It is amazing that our mental and physical strength has dropped rapidly from the Pinnacle stone path to the waterfall! Everyone fell asleep on the return trip, but the driver still didn't even yawn!
Also, I met a group of new friends to visit those amazing sceneries!
Besides the CBD, there are many natural landscapes in Melbourne, which are worth visiting!
But have to be attention to the weather forecast before signing up, those sceneries are even more beautiful!
Highly recommend to people who like the natural environment!

The tour tries to avoid the big crowds of tourists, which I thought was great.
I heartily recommend this tour - a great experience












Incredible experience!!














The company was also amazing at sorting out an error I made when booking and I’m very grateful for the way it was handled. Thanks very much and I’ll definitely be doing more trips with Hike & Seek in the future!







And the scenic view was breathtaking.
We walked at a not too fast pace, actually at our own pace
Still we were able to finish all the walks on time
I was particularly impressed by our guide, Shane. He was very helpful and caring.






