About this tour
A 12–14 hour circuit of Phillip Island's signature wildlife encounters, starting with close encounters at Moonlit Sanctuary—wallabies, joeys and koalas—before heading to Cape Woolamai's dramatic surf beach where dolphins and seals often patrol offshore. You'll see Australia's largest fur seal colony at the Nobbies, then finish as hundreds of little penguins shuffle from ocean to burrow at dusk. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport and expert commentary throughout.
Highlights
- Hand-feed or observe wallabies during guided sanctuary walk
- Watch koala presentation with ranger interpretation
- Cape Woolamai's wild southern ocean swells and marine life
- Seal Rocks: mainland's biggest fur seal haul-out
- Little Penguin Parade at twilight—birds returning to nests
- WiFi onboard; all entry fees and transport included
What to expect
You'll start inland at Moonlit Sanctuary, where handlers lead you among wallabies and explain their behaviour; the koala talk follows indoors. The drive to Cape Woolamai takes you to a windswept, wave-battered coastline—bring binoculars for seal and dolphin spotting offshore. At the Nobbies, a short walk reveals the fur seal colony on Seal Rocks; numbers swell towards dusk. The day climaxes at the Penguin Parade, where you stand in designated viewing areas as birds emerge, shake off seawater and waddle to burrows. Crowds gather, so arrive early for good sightlines. No cameras or videos allowed at the parade.
Good to know
Large bags, prams and walkers stay off the bus. If travelling with an infant, contact the operator beforehand for a specialised seat. Wear layers—coast winds bite. The penguin viewing is outdoors and timing is tied to sunset, so daylight fades fast. Public transport alternatives exist nearby.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.