Australia · WILDLIFE TOURS IN MELBOURNE
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 wildlife tours in Melbourne justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Review of Melbourne’s Great Ocean Road tour, with koalas, rainforest, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, practical tips, value, and drawbacks.
“Warren is an excellent guide who knows the tour inside and out. He was able to answer any question that was asked of him.”
Review of Go West’s Melbourne to Phillip Island eco tour, with Brighton boxes, Moonlit Sanctuary, Nobbies views, and the Penguin Parade.
“Absolutely incredible! Wonderful sceneries and landscapes. A perfect day. Geane was a great guide with great stories.”
Review of the Great Ocean Road reverse tour from Melbourne, with London Bridge, the Twelve Apostles, wildlife, guide tips, and honest value advice.
“Such a wonderful experience! Philip was our tour guide, he was kind, & wonderful multitasker. Took good care of our group. The views were nothing short of amazing. Verry professional! 9/10”
Review of Melbourne’s Phillip Island tour, with Brighton Beach, koalas, kangaroos, coastal walks, and the famous Penguin Parade.
“Long day but broken up into a number of stops. Plenty of time to enjoy the sanctuary and get lunch. Cowes stop was a little tight for dinner in one hour but doable if well managed. The pre parade stop at Nobies and the tour around the area in the bus were great. We saw geese, penguins and wallabies. The penguin parade was magical. We saw lots of groups emerging from the water and waffling up the beach from the stands and then close up viewing from the boardwalks watching parents feeding chicks, reunions etc . Could have stayed longer but everything was very well managed and care taken to…”
Review of Melbourne’s Phillip Island tour, with koalas, coastal views, The Nobbies, and the unforgettable sunset penguin parade.
“The guide was great, everything was timed well and logistics explained well. And the attractions were as advertised. The only confusing part was figuring out which of the three buses on the street was the correct one to board at the outset, especially since the correct bus was around the corner from where the app said it would be.”
Review of Melbourne's Phillip Island Penguin Parade Eco Tour, with Moonlit Sanctuary, coastal views, wildlife, practical tips, and value advice.
“The day was absolutely incredible!! The weather was absolutely perfect all day! Chris H was just such a great guide from start to finish and I couldn’t have asked for a more organized day. We were not only on a tight time ship but we had ample time at each stop to see the sights and I got to see so much wildlife andddd PENGUINS!!! Such a wonderful day!”
Ride Puffing Billy, explore the Nobbies, and watch Phillip Island penguins return home on a scenic 12-hour trip from Melbourne.
“Terry was a great guide and the best driver; smooth ride throughout, was able to get a few naps in-between. Was able to see penguins up close for the first time! they were so cute! my family and I really enjoyed our trip 🩷”
Review of Melbourne’s Great Ocean Road tour with koalas, forest walk, 12 Apostles, morning tea, meals at your own cost, and practical tips.
“Irs a long tour with adequate breaks at some of the best locations on the route. The guide was indeed very knowledgeable and provided informative insights about the history of places we went. Would recommend strongly as a must when in Melbourne”
See Phillip Island’s little penguins, koalas, kangaroos, Cape Woolamai, and the Nobbies on a long but rewarding Melbourne day tour.
“We experience many adventures from kangaroos and koalas to penguins. Our guide, John C was incredible with his knowledge of the areas that we visited.. I recommend this to anyone who wants to see kangaroos, koalas, and penguins. The bus we rode was very clean..”
Review of the Phillip Island penguin and koala day trip from Melbourne, with itinerary details, value advice, wildlife tips, and practical planning help.
“This is a once in a life time experience. Watching the little penguins waddle out of the ocean was amazing. The rest of the tour included stops at a nature preserve where koalas and other Aussie animals reside and stops at various scenic loRead more”
See Phillip Island’s little penguins at sunset, visit the Nobbies, and travel from Melbourne in comfort on this 9.5-hour wildlife tour.
“It was a great trip and we loved the way our guide was showing us around. Shano really made all the difference. Fun (and interesting) little stories about Australia, Victoria and that region in particular added to the trip and his way of making sure everyone got the best out of it, made it the perfect day. Penguins and all the wild life we could see, lived up to the expectations and I would highly recommend this trip. thx for having me and merry Xmas”
See kangaroos, koalas, seals, and little penguins on a full-day Phillip Island tour from Melbourne with wildlife stops and coastal views.
“The tour was well organised and John did a great job in helping us to get the best experience out of the group. It was a busy holiday season and full of visitors from different countries. The weather was perfect for the penguins but not so good for people who were not prepared for the cold night.”
See koalas, fur seals, beaches and Phillip Island’s little penguins on a guided 10-hour tour from Melbourne for $109.
“good experience with the penguins even more if you pay Penguins Plus. i thought it was a little long before the penguins. there are some better koalas Sanctuary for exemple”
Ride Puffing Billy through the Dandenong Ranges and meet koalas, kangaroos, and birds of prey at Healesville Sanctuary.
“Fun ride and a lots of nice and cute animals. Thank you for the trip”
Ride Puffing Billy, explore The Nobbies, and watch Phillip Island’s little penguins return to shore on this full-day Melbourne tour.
“On the day i took this tour there was some event on the normal track of the puffing billy train, so the ride was only 30min instead of 1h but we were aware and got a partial refund for this reason. It was raining but we were lucky enough that the rain stopped exactly when we were taking the man activities! The guide Matt has been really good , helpful and well informed. The penguin parade was a little disappointing as it's very hard to see them from far and in the dark, you basically see just some white spots here and there, but later you can walk on the…”
Reef days, coast roads, wine country and the red centre.
