Australia Phillip Island Penguin Parade + Brighton Bathing Boxes Day Tour [Maru Koala and Animal Park]

From May 1, 2025 to August 30, 2026, Nobbies' opening hours will be adjusted to daily from 10 am to 4:30 pm for the protection of local wildlife.

Due to the opening hours restrictions of Seal Rock, the Penguin Train itinerary is scheduled according to the train timetable, and a visit to Seal Rock is not guaranteed. Please be informed. Thank you.

Transfer service available at five meeting points within the city area. Please specify your preference when placing the order.

City Center Point: 108 Little Bourke Street, VIC 3000, Chinatown Tongrentang

Eastern Meeting Point in the City: 54 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, in front of Grand Hyatt Melbourne, near Chinatown

Northern City Meeting Point: 15-21 Therry St, Melbourne VIC 3000, in front of IBIS Hotel, near Queen Victoria Market

West Meeting Point in the City: 66 Spencer St, Melbourne VIC 3000, near Southern Cross Station

Downtown South Meeting Point: 2 Market St, Melbourne VIC 3000, near Melbourne Immigration Museum

[East/Southeast Area Fixed Meeting Point Transfer Service]

Box Hill Area: 910 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128, in front of Yu Cao Tang Chinese Medicine Clinic at Box Hill Shopping Center Bus Zone

Itinerary Overview

10:20–11:00 Boarding and departure at the meeting point

12:00 PM: Arrive at Brighton Beach and explore the vibrant colors of the Rainbow Beach Boxes

14:30: Visit Maru Zoo [at own expense] for close encounters with Australian wildlife and enjoy a delicious lunch (at own expense)

16:30: Head to Seal Rock to admire the magnificent scenery

17:30: Arrive at Phillip Island to witness the spectacular Penguin Parade

21:00 - 22:00: Return to the city meeting point

* [During winter time] Arrive at Phillip Island around 17:00. The mass penguin landing occurs between 17:30-17:50. The return trip will depart 2 hrs earlier accordingly. Estimated return to Melbourne city center around 22:00-22:30.

* [During daylight saving time] Arrive at Phillip Island around 18:30 in the evening. The mass penguin landing occurs between 19:00 and 19:50. The return trip will be delayed by 2 hrs accordingly, arriving back in Melbourne city around 23:00-23:30.