The 4 Best Private Birdwatching Tours in Australia

1.1 Day Exclusively Private Tour Of Phillip Island & The Penguin Parade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $169Our pick

Join guide James Williams for a private, flexible day trip from Melbourne to Phillip Island. Visit the Koala Conservation Centre, wildlife parks, coastal viewpoints, and the Penguin Parade, with warm blankets and transport included. Optional upgrades include Penguins Plus, Seal Rocks, wineries, and extra attractions.

“DO NOT BOOK. We booked this several months in advance and thought it would be a highlight of the trip. We were never contacted by the tour guide and when we tried calling, we learned that the phone numbers were disconnected. Luckily we were able to find a last-miRead more”

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2.Private custom Penguin Tour with Premium Penguin Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Mark’s Private Melbourne Tours takes your group of up to six from Melbourne to Phillip Island in a private vehicle. You’ll see the Little Penguins return at dusk with Premium Penguins Plus viewing, visit The Nobbies, and shape the day around your interests.

“I hesitated because of the cost of this tour but it was 100% worth it!! Mark picked us up on time and his van was very nice and comfortable. Mark is a very good driver and that was much appreciated by me. We stopped at several viewpoinRead more”

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3.Phillip Island Penguins Private Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Spend 9 to 11 hours exploring Phillip Island in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Andrew. See koalas from canopy boardwalks, visit The Nobbies and Cape Woolamai, then watch little penguins return from the sea. Pickup, water, tea, coffee, tickets, and seating pads are included.

“It was very unique. We got to see Koalas, wallabies, pinguins, cape barren goose, etc. all in one place. Andrew our tour guide was great, very personable, and friendly. He also has very good knowledge of everything you want to know about Read more”

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4.Private custom Tour of Phillip Island With Penguin Parade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Set out from Melbourne at 2:00 pm with Mark, Clare, or another local guide in a private vehicle for up to six people. See Cape Woolamai, the Nobbies, Cowes, and Summerlands before watching little penguins return at dusk. General Penguin Parade admission and bottled water are included.

“We had an excellent day with Clare. She stepped in last minute when Mark was sick and we totally lucked out. She is warm, funny, and extremely knowledgeable. She was attentive to our needs and flexible, even making a slight detour to lRead more”

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