Rainbow House + Penguin Island Day Tour

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Witness Australia's Cutest Parade

Melbourne,  VICTORIA
1 Days
PRIVATE DRIVER & GUIDE

Embark on a full-day journey from Melbourne to the famed Phillip Island, where you'll meet Australia’s smallest penguins as they waddle home at sunset. Snap photos at Brighton's rainbow beach boxes, meet kangaroos and koalas up-close at Maru Wildlife Park (optional), and enjoy a magical coastal walk before the iconic penguin parade begins.

Top Trip Features

Phillip Island Penguin Parade

Watch wild Little Penguins return from the sea at sunset — the world’s largest natural habitat for these tiny creatures!

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A picture-perfect row of 80+ brightly painted beach huts — an Instagram dream come true.

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Brighton Bathing Boxes

Encounter native Australian wildlife — spot wild parrots, koalas, and more as you travel along Victoria’s most scenic coastal route.

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Wildlife Encounters

Day by Day Itinerary

    • Pickup at selected Melbourne city points between 12:30–13:00 (seasonally adjusted)

    • Depart Melbourne by comfortable air-conditioned coach

    • Stop at Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes for photo opportunity

    • Visit Maru Koala & Animal Park (optional entry, at own expense)

    • Arrive at Cowes township on Phillip Island for free time and self-arranged dinner

    • Visit Maru Koala & Animal Park (optional entry, at own expense)

    • Arrive at Cowes township on Phillip Island for free time and self-arranged dinner

    • Proceed to the Penguin Parade Nature Reserve at dusk

    • Watch the magical Penguin Parade from the General Viewing platform

    • After the experience, return to Melbourne (arrival time varies from approximately 7:00–11:00 PM depending on the season)

Important Information

Cancellation

Cancel 4+ days before departure: Full refund

Cancel 2–3 days before: 50% cancellation fee

Cancel 0–1 day before: No refund

What’s Included

Entry ticket to Penguin Parade

Roundtrip transportation in air-conditioned coach

Mandarin-speaking driver-guide

Not Included

Maru Park entrance

Driver/guide service fee AUD $5 per person

Travel insurance (highly recommended)

Personal expenses or anything not listed above

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