About this tour
A nine-hour private tour of Phillip Island tailored to your pace. You'll explore dramatic coastal cliffs at Cape Woolamai, visit the Nobbies to spot seals and seabirds, then settle in for dusk when little penguins emerge from the ocean and waddle across the sand. Your guide navigates you through the day in a comfortable vehicle, and General Viewing tickets to the Penguin Parade are sorted. Groups up to six.
Highlights
- Little penguins returning to shore at dusk
- Cape Woolamai's soaring sandstone cliffs
- Seals and birdlife at the Nobbies
- Private guide and air-conditioned vehicle
- Flexibility to adjust itinerary on the day
- General Penguin Parade tickets included
What to expect
You'll be collected in a luxury vehicle and driven to Phillip Island's key spots. Cape Woolamai rewards you with sweeping ocean views and dramatic geology; the Nobbies offer close-up wildlife watching without crowds. As light fades, you'll position yourself for the Penguin Parade—the day's centrepiece. Hundreds of little penguins, exhausted from fishing, wobble up the beach in small groups. It's not staged or rushed; they simply return home. You watch from designated viewing areas, unfolding in real time over an hour or so. Your guide shapes the day around what interests you most.
Good to know
Bring a light jacket—the coast catches wind and it cools sharply at dusk. Wear sturdy shoes for beach and cliff walking. The penguin viewing happens outdoors; standing time is moderate. Dinner is not included, so eat beforehand or plan a break in Cowes township.
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