Nature and Wildlife Tours from Melbourne at a glance
- Our pick: Phillip Island: Penguin Parade, Kangaroos & Koalas Day Trip, AU$ 149 per person (11h, 4.44★ · 875).
- Top rated: Grampians National Park Day Trip: Wildlife Hiking Tour, AU$ 170 per person (12h 30m, 4.86★ · 200).
- Best value: Moonlit Sanctuary & Brighton Beach Boxes: Hand-feed kangaroos, AU$ 115 per person (4h 30m, 4.88★ · 102).
Price per person across the 33 options priced per person: AU$ 59–AU$ 2,396 (median AU$ 219). With 100+ reviews: 21 of 36.
Of the 36 options: 36 with live guides in English, 31 with free cancellation, 30 with instant confirmation, 22 with hotel pickup, 24 kid-friendly, 10 private and 25 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours from Melbourne — Penguin Parade, Moonlit Sanctuary and 17 more
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36 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Phillip Island: Penguin Parade, Kangaroos & Koalas Day Trip Watch wild penguins waddle at sunset on Phillip Island, meet kangaroos and koalas at Moonlit Sanctuary, and stroll windswept beaches, includes Melbourne pickup. Every day · 12:45 · Pickup available · From age 3 ★ 4.44 (875 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 149 per person
Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne Full-day Phillip Island wildlife tour from Melbourne including Moonlit Sanctuary, Cape Woolamai, Seal Rocks, and the nightly Penguin Parade with hotel pickup and expert guide. Every day · 11:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.81 (997 reviews) Duration: 12h–14h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 155 per person
Phillip Island Penguin Parade and Koala Reserve from Melbourne Day tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island with Koala Reserve entry, penguin parade viewing from the exclusive Penguins Plus platform, and guided walks. Every day · 13:45 · All ages ★ 4.85 (548 reviews) Duration: 9h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 250 per person
Phillip Island: Penguin Parade & Koala Reserve Day Trip Melbourne Full-day Phillip Island tour from Melbourne with koala reserve, Nobbies Rocks and Little Penguins Parade. Includes coach pickup, park entry and local guide. Around 10 hours. Every day · 13:45 · All ages ★ 4.84 (933 reviews) Duration: 9h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 180 per person
Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife from Melbourne Small-group Phillip Island afternoon tour from Melbourne with Moonlit Sanctuary, Nobbies seal colony & Penguin Parade. Max 11 passengers, hotel pickup included. Every day · 13:30 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.86 (918 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · IT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 246 per person
Phillip Island: Penguin Parade & Koalas Day Trip from Melbourne Phillip Island day trip from Melbourne with Penguin Parade entry, Koala Reserve, The Nobbies & Cape Woolamai. Modern coach, live guide, onboard WiFi. Full day. Every day · 13:45 · All ages ★ 4.48 (270 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 145 per person
Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Day Trip from Melbourne Full-day Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with 12 Apostles, rainforest walk, wildlife spotting & morning tea. Departs 7:35am, includes park fees and guide commentary. Every day · 07:35 · All ages ★ 4.82 (638 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 165 per person
Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Tour: Morning Light, Fewer Crowds Reverse Great Ocean Road day tour from Melbourne starting at the 12 Apostles at dawn, looping through Loch Ard Gorge and rainforest with an expert guide. Every day · 07:35 · All ages ★ 4.51 (286 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 129 per person
Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Seal Rocks from Melbourne See little penguins return to shore at dusk and Australia's largest fur seal colony. Full day from Melbourne with park entry, guide and transport. Returns around 9pm. Every day · 14:45 · All ages ★ 4.71 (214 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 135 per person
Grampians National Park Day Trip: Wildlife Hiking Tour Full-day guided tour from Melbourne to Grampians National Park with two hours of bush walks. Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun · 07:35 · From age 6 ★ 4.86 (200 reviews) Duration: 12h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 170 per person
Phillip Island Tour: Penguins, Wine & Wildlife from Melbourne Small-group Phillip Island tour from Melbourne with wine tasting, wildlife spotting and Penguin Parade entry. Every day · 11:00 ★ 4.84 (222 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 245 per person
Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour from Melbourne Small-group tour from Melbourne visiting Healesville Sanctuary's native wildlife and Yarra Valley wineries, with tastings and lunch included in your day trip. Every day · 08:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.95 (358 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 350 per person
Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour from Melbourne Full-day Phillip Island wildlife tour from Melbourne featuring Moonlit Sanctuary, Nobbies boardwalks, and the Penguin Parade at sunset with guide and entry tickets. Every day · 12:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.81 (163 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 169 per person
Great Ocean Road Melbourne: Twelve Apostles & Wildlife Day Trip Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, wildlife viewing and Apollo Bay lunch. Small groups, hotel pickup, 243km coastal drive. Every day · 07:59 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.76 (309 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN · IT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 257 per person
12 Apostles Great Ocean Road Tour Small Group from Melbourne Small group tour from Melbourne to the 12 Apostles, Great Otway National Park and Apollo Bay with a guide, park entry and lunch stop. Mon, Tue, Wed and Sat · 07:30 · From age 18 ★ 4.90 (229 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 219 per person
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Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Healesville Wildlife Park Puffing Billy steam train ride through Dandenong Ranges plus Healesville Sanctuary entry. 1-hour train journey, wildlife encounters, Sherbrooke Forest stop. Every day · 09:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.73 (274 reviews) Duration: 8h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 219 per person
Grampians National Park Day Trip: Mackenzie Falls & Wildlife Leave Melbourne at 7:35am for Grampians National Park with a guide. Hike to Mackenzie Falls, explore Indigenous heritage, and return by 8pm. Morning tea and entry fees included. Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun · 07:35 · From age 6 ★ 4.62 (129 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 129 per person
Wilsons Promontory hiking tour: Mt Oberon & wildlife Two coastal hikes and native wildlife in one day at Wilsons Promontory: 4 km to Pillar Point, 6.8 km to Mt Oberon's summit. Tue, Wed and Fri · 07:30 · From age 15 ★ 4.91 (107 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 219 per person
Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour Melbourne Full-day Phillip Island tour from Melbourne with Brighton Beach boxes, Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife park, Nobbies walk and penguin parade. Includes pickup and entry fees. Every day · 11:00 and 11:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.38 (103 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 143 per person
Moonlit Sanctuary & Brighton Beach Boxes: Hand-feed kangaroos Half-day morning tour from Melbourne to Moonlit Sanctuary and Brighton Beach with wildlife encounters and photo stops. Hand-feed kangaroos and see koalas. Every day · 08:30 · Pickup available ★ 4.88 (102 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 115 per person
Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Moonlit Sanctuary from Melbourne Private tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island with Penguin Parade viewing, Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife, Nobbies fur seals, dinner and wine included. Hotel pickup, small group. Every day · 13:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.88 (94 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · IT · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 2,396 per person
Dandenong Ranges Private Day Tour from Melbourne: Ancient Forests Private guided walk through Mountain Ash and Fern forests near Melbourne, with lunch in Kallista village and visits to Alfred Nicholas Gardens. Every day · 09:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.90 (73 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 550 per group
Puffing Billy Steam Train and Penguin Parade from Melbourne Ride the historic Puffing Billy steam train through the Dandenong Ranges, then watch little penguins return to shore at Phillip Island's Penguin Parade. Every day · 12:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.85 (53 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 229 per person
Yarra Valley Wine & Wildlife: Private Regional Tour Private Yarra Valley wine and wildlife tour with gourmet morning tea, cellar door tastings, lunch, and maker-led gin or cheese experiences customized to your interests. Every day · 10:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (37 reviews) Duration: 7h–9h Live guide: EN from AU$ 1,120 per person
Compare 12 more options for Nature and Wildlife Tours from Melbourne
From AU$ 59 per person · 30 min to 2 days
Great Ocean Road & Wildlife Tour Melbourne 18-35 Full-day Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and wildlife stops. Small groups, ages 18-35, includes transport and coffee. Next departure: 3 Apr 2027 · Hotel pickup · Ages 18–35 ★ 4.93 (213 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 129 per person
Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Two-day combo from Melbourne: Twelve Apostles, koalas & Penguin Parade with hotel pickup. Small groups, professional guide, national park fees included. Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.91 (32 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 474 per person
Phillip Island Private Tour: Penguin Parade at Sunset Private guided tour of Phillip Island from Melbourne with Penguin Parade entry at sunset, Cape Woolamai and the Nobbies. Pickup included. Every day · 14:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (11 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 2,349 per group
Phillip Island: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Private Guide Experience Phillip Island’s penguin parade, coastal walks, and koala encounters with a local guide. Includes private transport, entry fees, and flexible pickup. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (11 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from AU$ 920 per person
Phillip Island Hiking Tour: Cape Woolamai to Penguin Parade Hike 6.8km through Phillip Island's Pinnacles, then spot koalas at the reserve and hundreds of penguins at sunset: all in one 12-hour guided day with lunch stop in Cowes. Next departure: 18 Mar 2027 · From age 15 ★ 4.89 (18 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 279 per person
Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne: 12 Apostles and wildlife Reverse-direction Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne avoids the crowds, hitting the 12 Apostles at mid-morning before a rainforest walk. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 85 ★ 5.00 (26 reviews) Duration: 11h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 998 per person
Melbourne Wildlife Tour: Phillip Island Penguins & Sanctuary Spend a full day on a private Melbourne tour with your own guide and car, visiting Moonlit Sanctuary for native Australian wildlife. Every day except Friday and Saturday · Every 30 min, 09:30 to 23:30 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 1,024 per group
Melbourne Zoo: Early Access Wildlife Tour & Kangaroo Encounter Before-hours Melbourne Zoo tour with koala talk, kangaroo breakfast & behind-the-scenes access. 45 minutes, small groups (max 10), Tue–Thu departures. Includes souvenir. Mon, Fri, Sat and Sun · 08:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.71 (17 reviews) Duration: 45m Live guide: EN from AU$ 99 per person
Phillip Island Penguins & Moonlit Sanctuary from Melbourne Small-group day tour from Melbourne with Penguin Parade entry, wildlife sanctuary, Brighton Beach boxes & Cape Woolamai. Hotel pickup included, max 4 guests. Next departure: 1 Oct 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 17 ★ 4.75 (4 reviews) Duration: 8h–12h Live guide: EN · TE · HI ✓ Instant confirmation. from AU$ 450 per person
Melbourne: Healesville Sanctuary & Puffing Billy Steam Train Private Private wildlife tour from Melbourne with Healesville Sanctuary entry, steam train ride through Dandenong Mountains, and hotel pickup. Full day, small groups. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · FR from AU$ 700 per person
Ballarat & Sovereign Hill Day Trip from Melbourne: Gold Panning Day trip from Melbourne to Ballarat's Sovereign Hill with optional wildlife park or Daylesford hot springs. Includes entry, transport, and gold panning. Every day · 09:00, 10:00 and 10:30 · Hotel pickup Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · TH · ZH · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 638 per person
Werribee Open Range Zoo: Australian Wildlife Encounter & Guided Tour Guided tour of Australian Trail at Werribee Open Range Zoo near Melbourne. Meet koalas, kangaroos & native wildlife up close. Entry tickets separate. Every day except Saturday · 10:35 and 13:10 ★ 3.87 (30 reviews) Duration: 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 59 per person
The top 12 of 36 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Island: Penguin Parade, Kangaroos & Koalas Day TripOur pickPickup offered | AU$ 149 per person | 11h | 4.44★ · 875 | Every day · 12:45 | English |
| Grampians National Park Day Trip: Wildlife Hiking TourTop rated | AU$ 170 per person | 12h 30m | 4.86★ · 200 | Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun · 07:35 | English |
| Moonlit Sanctuary & Brighton Beach Boxes: Hand-feed kangaroosBest valueGroup of up to 11 · Pickup offered | AU$ 115 per person | 4h 30m | 4.88★ · 102 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
| Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from MelbournePickup offered | AU$ 155 per person | 12h–14h | 4.81★ · 997 | Every day · 11:00 | English |
| Phillip Island Penguin Parade and Koala Reserve from Melbourne | AU$ 250 per person | 9h 30m | 4.85★ · 548 | Every day · 13:45 | English |
| Phillip Island: Penguin Parade & Koala Reserve Day Trip Melbourne | AU$ 180 per person | 9h 30m | 4.84★ · 933 | Every day · 13:45 | English |
| Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife from MelbourneGroup of up to 11 · Pickup offered | AU$ 246 per person | 8h | 4.86★ · 918 | Every day · 13:30 | English, Spanish, Italian |
| Phillip Island: Penguin Parade & Koalas Day Trip from Melbourne | AU$ 145 per person | 10h | 4.48★ · 270 | Every day · 13:45 | English |
| Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Day Trip from Melbourne | AU$ 165 per person | 13h | 4.82★ · 638 | Every day · 07:35 | English |
| Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Tour: Morning Light, Fewer Crowds | AU$ 129 per person | 13h | 4.51★ · 286 | Every day · 07:35 | English |
| Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Seal Rocks from Melbourne | AU$ 135 per person | 8h–10h | 4.71★ · 214 | Every day · 14:45 | English |
| Phillip Island Tour: Penguins, Wine & Wildlife from MelbourneGroup of up to 15 | AU$ 245 per person | 12h | 4.84★ · 222 | Every day · 11:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (10): Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Moonlit Sanctuary from Melbourne (AU$ 2,396 per person) · Dandenong Ranges Private Day Tour from Melbourne: Ancient Forests (AU$ 550 per group) · Phillip Island Private Tour: Penguin Parade at Sunset (AU$ 2,349 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (10): Moonlit Sanctuary & Brighton Beach Boxes: Hand-feed kangaroos (AU$ 115 per person) · Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife from Melbourne (AU$ 246 per person) · Phillip Island Tour: Penguins, Wine & Wildlife from Melbourne (AU$ 245 per person)
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