
Around the Bay: Day Trip from Melbourne with Food & Wine Tastings
- Melbourne, Australia
- 10 hours
Indulge in some of the best local wine and food on this tasty tour

Book Penguin Parade + Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park: Day Trip from Melbourne tickets online to watch Penguins march on Phillip Island
Departing from Melbourne, this trip takes participants to the region's most cherished natural gems, including the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, The Nobbies boardwalk, and the famed Penguin Parade.
In the Moonlit Sanctuary, the Australian wilderness comes alive with kangaroos, wallabies, reptiles, Tasmanian devils, and Koalas. For a small extra charge, adventurers can get up close and personal with a Koala or wallaby!
Next, The Nobbies offers breathtaking views of the Bass Strait from its boardwalks. Stroll along the clifftop paths and enjoy views of The Nobbies and Seal Rocks.
Last but not least is the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. There, spectators can marvel as adorable little penguins hustle back to their burrows from the sea.
Admission to the Penguin Parade
Admission to the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
National Park fees
Lunch and dinner
Snacks and beverages
The Penguin Parade is a natural phenomenon that occurs in the open outdoors. Please bring warm, waterproof clothing as nights can be cold on the island in any season.
Alternative pick-up locations:
Her Majesty’s Theatre, 219 Exhibition St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Mercure Melbourne Southbank - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank
Regent Theatre, 191 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Itinerary:
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park: Encounter Australian Wildlife, stroll through Wallaby Walk, and meet Koalas, Tasmanian Devils, and more.
Town Stroll Cowes: Walk the Pier and Esplanade, and explore Main Street with its restaurants, cafes, microbrewery, and boutiques.
Nobbies Boardwalk & Wildlife: Enjoy the dramatic headland, home to a Seal Colony, with dramatic sea bluffs and panoramic ocean views. Experience amazing birdlife.
Penguin Parade: Learn about these fascinating creatures at the Penguins Visitor Centre and watch the little Penguins waddle ashore.
You can also be picked up at: the Regent Theatre, Her Majesty’s Theatre, or the Mercure Melbourne Southbank. If so, please fill in your choice location at checkout, otherwise, enter NA.
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