Top Experiences in Koala Reserve (Koala Conservation Centre)

Take in the spectacular Phillip Island Penguin Parade as you watch the colony of Little Penguins crosses the shoreline from the ocean. Heading out to Penguin Parade, we begin our day at a Koala Reserve to meet some furry Australian favourites. Take a tour and get up close and personal with our native Australian wildlife. Travel to Phillip Island Nature Parks, known for its natural beauty, sandy beaches, rugged cliffs and unique wildlife experiences. The island is home to a colony of around 32,000 little penguins. Phillip Island Tour is one of the popular and must-watch tourist attractions in Victoria.

Join us on an Exclusively Private 2 day Tour to explore the beautiful Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island, in your own comfy air conditioned private vehicle together with an experienced guide.

On day 1, you will visit all the main hot spots such as the world famous 12 Apostles, plus other must-see attractions inside Great Otway National Park. Visit the beautiful coastal township of Apollo Bay before embarking on a stunning introduction to Port Campbell National Park. You will be dropped back at your Melbourne selected Hotel.

On Day 2, upon pick up from your selected Melbourne Hotel, we will whisk you off the Phillip Island. You will visit all the main attractions on the island, including the Koala Conservation Centre, Churchill Island and The Penguin Parade.

All National Park fee's and entrance fee's are included for all the attractions that we visit on both days. the only expense you need to worry about is your Melbourne Hotel Accommodation and food/drink over the 2 days.

This LGBTQ+ Friendly tour gives everyone a safe space in which to enjoy their private tour, with a guide who is also part of the LGBTQ+ community.

The tour includes all admission tickets to all the attractions we visit.

The tour has a set itinerary, but we encourage guests to contact us prior to the tour date if they have any specific interests, so we can include this as part of the tour.

As it is a private tour, we try and give as much flexibility to our guests as possible.

Enjoy one of Australia's most incredible wildlife experiences on this magnificent Phillip Island tour. Witness the world famous penguin parade from the brand new exclusive penguins plus viewing platform, definitely the highlight of this day tour. Your day trip includes a visit to Phillip Island Koala Reserve where you can see the iconic Australian koalas up close.

Our first stop is a surfer’s dream beach, Cape Woolamai. From here we will lace up the boots and start our hike that will guide you through rugged rock formations, known as the Pinnacles.

After our easy/moderate 6.8km hike we will head into Cowes for a delicious lunch before we Phillip Island Koala Reserve. Stroll through this eucalypt woodland and come ‘face-to-face’ with koalas in their natural habitat. The Koala Reserve’s unique tree top boardwalks and close viewing areas allow visitors to see how truly amazing koalas are.

Our next stop is The Nobbies for an easy stroll along the boardwalk to discover breathtaking coastline views and the impressive thundering blowhole. This area is home to Australia’s largest seal colony, little penguins, and silver gulls.

And to finish the day we will take a waddle on the wild side and see hundreds (sometimes thousands) of penguins emerge from the surf at sunset at the world-famous Penguin Parade. This experience is a wildlife lover’s dream!

This two day private tour, will cover all the main sections of The Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island. Both days will allow for 12 hours of touring time. Day 1 showcase the beauty of the Great Ocean Road including all the main hot spots such as the world famous 12 Apostles, plus allow opportunities for wildlife spotting with an expert, guided nature walks, time to discover ancient rainforests and viewing towering rock formations.

Phillip Island offers visitors the chance to see incredible Australian wildlife amongst spectacular landscapes. The Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre, Churchill Island Heritage Farm and Nobbies Centre are just a few of the island's unique attractions, which are all included in the price of your tour

*Accommodation will be in your own pre-selected Melbourne hotel so you can enjoy a door-step pick up and drop off service on both days.

Note : Accommodation must be within the CBD Grid, Southbank or Docklands area. Please contact us if unsure.

Take a private tour of the beautiful Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island, in your own personal luxury vehicle together with an experienced driver / tour guide.

This trip will cover the entire Great Ocean Road, including all the main hot spots such as the world famous 12 Apostles, plus wildlife spotting, nature walks, ancient rainforests, towering rock formations.

Phillip Island offers visitors the chance to see incredible Australian wildlife amongst spectacular landscapes. The Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre, Churchill Island Heritage Farm and Nobbies Centre are just a few of the island's unique attractions.

Stay overnight in Apollo Bay & and the 2nd night in Melbourne (Own Cost).

Tour departs Melbourne 10am. Returns back to Melbourne late evening on the final day of the tour.

This bestselling private 11 hour tour includes Pre-Paid entry to some of the islands most popular attractions, including the Penguin Parade, The Koala Conservation Centre, Cape Woolamai and a Local Wildlife Park. We also make a stop for wildlife spotting as we search for wild wallabies in a quiet natural woodland location and visit other beauty spots on the island.

***Please note that our visit includes a General Entry ticket to the 'Standard Viewing Platform' at the Penguin Parade. If you wish to upgrade your ticket option to 'Penguins Plus, Underground Viewing, Guide Ranger, Ultimate or VIP', please note this is strictly subject to availability and out be booked in advance. We therefore recommend you call / text us on +61 466 888 775 to discuss the many different options you have on this tour. We can check upgrade availability for you, on your requested date***

Start your day the best way, with a visit to a Koala Reserve! Learn about the furry koala and why it's so unique and loved by Australians. Enjoy stunning coastal walks and the pristine beaches of Phillip Island.

Prepare for cuteness overload as we visit the home of over 32,000 Little Penguins! Each night, hundreds (sometimes thousands!) of these adorable penguins emerge from the surf and waddle up the beach at the world famous Penguin Parade. But it’s not all about them!

You’ll also have the chance to make some new koala friends, as well as taking in the stunning beaches and boardwalks that Phillip Island has to offer.