Koala Reserve (Koala Conservation Centre) Tours and Tickets

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 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.

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.

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.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Melbourne and spend a day discovering Australian wildlife on this full-day excursion to Phillip Island. Alongside a private guide, enjoy stops at nature parks, museums, natural monuments, and wineries to get a full overview of the area. Then, in the evening, head to the Phillip Island Nature Park to watch hundreds of penguins parade back down to their beach burrows.

Experience the natural wonders of Phillip Island and its world-famous Penguin Parade on a private, LGBTQ+-friendly day trip from Melbourne. Rather than navigating unfamiliar roads, you’ll be able to soak up the scenery as someone else drives. As well as exploring Phillip Island, you’ll stop at other nature hotspots such as the Royal Botanical Gardens Victoria and Maru Koala Park.

Melbourne’s surroundings are teeming with activities and this excursion takes you to the best parts of the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island. In just three days, cover a number of top highlights including the Twelve Apostles and Port Campbell on a 2-Day Great Ocean Road Tour and the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. You are also able to customize any part of the itinerary to suit your group’s interests.

'Oceans to Islands' Great Ocean Road & Phillip Island 2 Day wildlife encounter is the perfect tour if you are looking to see the very best of regional Victoria. Begin your journey travelling to the awe inspiring 12 Apostles coastline seeing these incredible wonders in the morning light. Explore Loch Ard Gorge. Continue your journey along the Great Ocean Road  and explore an ancient rainforest, visit quaint seaside villages, encounter wild Koalas and stop at incredible lookouts. Take the morning ferry across Port Phillip Bay to the Mornington Peninsula famous for stunning beaches, colourful bathing boxes and mountain top views. Journey to Phillip Island and explore the Phillip Island Nature Park exploring Cape Woolamai, Nobbies Board Walk and Seal Rocks. Tonight after dark you will experience a close encounter with 100's & 100's of wild Little Penguins as the return to their coastal habitat before returning to Melbourne.

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.

Join us on an Exclusively Private 2 day Tour to explore the beautiful Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island, in your own comfy air conditioned private vehicle together with an experienced guide. On day 1, you will visit all the main hot spots such as the world famous 12 Apostles, plus other must-see attractions inside Great Otway National Park. Visit the beautiful coastal township of Apollo Bay before embarking on a stunning introduction to Port Campbell National Park. You will be dropped back at your Melbourne selected Hotel. On Day 2, upon pick up from your selected Melbourne Hotel, we will whisk you off the Phillip Island. You will visit all the main attractions on the island, including the Koala Conservation Centre, Churchill Island and The Penguin Parade. All National Park fee's and entrance fee's are included for all the attractions that we visit on both days. the only expense you need to worry about is your Melbourne Hotel Accommodation and food/drink over the 2 days.

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.