Koala Reserve (Koala Conservation Centre) Tours and Activities

See the Penguin Parade and other natural treasures of Phillip Island on a full-day tour from Melbourne and St. Kilda. Hand-feed kangaroos under staff supervision and learn about Australian wildlife such as koalas, wombats, and wallabies at the Maru Koala and Animal Park. See Cape Woolamai and the Nobbies, then get ready to watch the penguins parade home around sunset. Upgrade to include admission tickets to the Eureka Skydeck and Edge Experience in Melbourne.

Learn about Australia’s diverse wildlife on this full-day tour of Phillip Island from Melbourne, including round-trip transport and lunch. See native Aussie animals at the Maru Koala and Wildlife Park. Then, take a tour of Phillip Island, visiting the Nobbies and Cape Woolamai. End the day watching the memorable sunset Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach.

See all of your favorite Aussie creatures on one tour! Spend a full day exploring Phillip Island from Melbourne, starting with a visit to the Maru Animal Park. Get up close to cuddly koalas, hand-feed the kangaroos and wallabies, and see emus, dingoes and snakes. Next, spot Australian Fur Seals in their natural habitat as you visit landmarks like the Nobbies and Woolomai Beach, then head to Summerland beach to watch the evening penguin parade.

This bestselling private 12 hour tour includes pre-paid entry to some of the islands most popular attractions, including the Penguin Parade, Churchill island, Koala Conservation centre, plus one additional attraction of your choice (from our optional attractions list - e.g wildlife park). We also make a stop for wildlife spotting as we search for wild wallabies in a quiet natural woodland location. ***Please note that our visit includes your entry ticket to the 'standard viewing platform' at the Penguin Parade. if you wish to upgrade your ticket option to 'Penguins Plus' this will be an additional $30 per person (or $60 p/p for a guided ranger tour) and is strictly subject to availability. Please contact us in advance of your tour departure date, or prior to making a booking, if you wish to request this upgrade.

This is a must-do Nature Lovers private tour. Come touring with a Local guide with 10 years of experience to show you, not only the famous little Penguins, but everything else that this beautiful island offers.

This LGBT+ Friendly tour gives everyone a safe space in which to enjoy their private tour, with a guide who is also part of the LGBT+ community. The tour includes all admission tickets to all the attractions we visit. The tour has a set itinerary, but we encourage guests to contact us prior to the tour date if they have any specific interests, so we can include this as part of the tour. As it is a private tour, we try and give as much flexibility to our guests as possible.

Escape the city streets of Melbourne with this tour of Phillip Island. Travel 2 hours by VW Caravelle to Cape Woolamaj. Hike along striking rock formations to the highest point of the island and check out impressive views of the coast below. Visit the seaside town of Cowes, and see penguins and other local wildlife in The Nobbies and Maru Koala and Animal Park before your tour concludes.

Take a private tour of the beautiful Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island, in your own personal luxury vehicle together with an experienced driver / tour guide. This trip will cover the entire Great Ocean Road, including all the main hot spots such as the world famous 12 Apostles, plus wildlife spotting, nature walks, ancient rainforests, towering rock formations. Phillip Island offers visitors the chance to see incredible Australian wildlife amongst spectacular landscapes. The Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre, Churchill Island Heritage Farm and Nobbies Centre are just a few of the island's unique attractions. Stay overnight in Apollo Bay & and the 2nd night in Melbourne (Own Cost). Tour departs Melbourne 10am. Returns back to Melbourne late evening on the final day of the tour.

This two day private tour, will cover all the main sections of The Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island. Both days will allow for 12 hours of touring time. Day 1 showcase the beauty of the Great Ocean Road including all the main hot spots such as the world famous 12 Apostles, plus allow opportunities for wildlife spotting with an expert, guided nature walks, time to discover ancient rainforests and viewing towering rock formations. Phillip Island offers visitors the chance to see incredible Australian wildlife amongst spectacular landscapes. The Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre, Churchill Island Heritage Farm and Nobbies Centre are just a few of the island's unique attractions, which are all included in the price of your tour *Accommodation will be in your own pre-selected Melbourne hotel so you can enjoy a door-step pick up and drop off service on both days. Note : Accommodation must be within the CBD Grid, Southbank or Docklands area. Please contact us if unsure.

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. 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. 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. 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! Have your camera ready.