Phillip Island Penguin Tour Australia

This is one of the best family tours to see penguins in the world. Departing from Melbourne this tour is one of the most popular of all as not only do you get to see the spectacle of the fairy penguins returning to their nests, you also see seals in the wild. koalas, kangaroos and other native Australian wildlife.

Phillip Island is connected to mainland Victoria by a long bridge and is home to the Koala Conservation Centre , the Phillip Island racing circuit where the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix is staged and just offshore is Seal Rocks, which holds the largest rookery of Australian Fur Seals.

The tour visits the Koala Centre, takes a cruise to see the seals and visits various other natural attractions such as the Nobbies, a magnificent outcrop of rocks and boulders which seals and birds make home. Then near sundown it's off to Summerland Beach for the special penguin viewing, what a day.

Take a look at the wonderful things a family can do on this short promotional video. Phillip Island is indeed a wonderful area of Victoria, Australia. Return to Melbourne by coach with drop offs at major hotels around the city.

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