Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne

Day well spent amidst nature and animals!

An amazing experience for nature lovers and people wishing to see and interact with indigenous animals from Australia. From picturesque beaches to Kangaroos, Wallabies & Koalas, to the highlight of the tour - Penguins!, the tour is a fulfilling experience. We were hosted by Cloe from the Go West Tours team and she was a delight. Hugely supportive with helpful hints to make the most of our experience, heavily knowledgeable on places & thier history and doing it all with a bright smile 😊. Thank you Cloe for making my visit to Philipp Island memorable. A must do for nature enthusiasts like me!

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Outstanding experience with a superb tour guide

When I first saw Go West Tours’ perfect 4.9 star rating, I was a little sceptical. Sadly, experience has taught me that such flawless scores can occasionally be somewhat 'engineered'. Now I understand it: Go West Tours genuinely is a 5* travel and experience provider, and I can wholeheartedly support that based on my Phillip Island tour last week! From the moment our tour bus arrived (right on the dot) to the moment we stepped off 11 hours later, the entire experience was first-rate. Sherif is an absolute gem. He made us feel completely at home, both on the bus and throughout the tour. His natural cheerfulness, kindness, enthusiasm, wit, humour and care shone through at every moment, yet never felt forced or rehearsed. He is simply a lovely human being who, I am sure, endeared himself to every one of us. One moment I certainly won’t forget was when Sherif unexpectedly pulled out his didgeridoo and began filling the bus with therapeutic—and immensely entertaining—tunes. It was one of the real highlights of the day and captured Sherif’s character perfectly in my opinion. The pace of the tour was very well balanced and never felt rushed. Even when a few of us returned to the bus slightly late, having become rather carried away admiring the colourful Brighton bathing boxes and the rugged scenery surrounding the Phillip Island boardwalks, Sherif was never stern or annoyed. He remained kind, patient and accommodating. All in all, I highly recommend this tour to anyone wishing to step outside Melbourne and experience Victoria’s beautiful countryside, including of course the penguins. And a little pro tip: opt for the Penguins Plus viewing platform rather than the general viewing grandstand. The much better view is well worth the upgrade, particularly when penguin numbers are lower because of the weather, or, as in our case, because vaccinations were being performed on the cute lil creatures. Thank you, Sherif, and thank you, Go West Tours, for such a memorable and fun experience. It fully deserves every one of its five stars!

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Wonderful trip to Phillip Island

Special thank to my tour guide Jai. The arrangement of the tour itinerary is well organised and on time. I enjoy the trip very much.

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Wonderful tour! Would do again

Heard about the penguin parade and decided to book this tour. Throughout the day we learned about the history of Australia, met some wallabies, wandered boardwalks along cliffs, and of course saw the cutest penguins in the world during their nightly parade! We had a good amount of time at each stop, nothing felt too long or too short. Our guide, Mark K, was friendly, knowledgeable, funny, happy to answer any questions, and created a great experience. He also took some great pictures for us! (And shout-out to his wonderful co-pilot, Harry!) So glad we decided to do this tour and highly recommend!

Response from the operator: Thanks so much for the fantastic review! We’re really glad you decided to book the Phillip Island tour and that you had such a great day from start to finish. 🐧 It sounds like you got a wonderful mix of experiences — learning a bit about Australia, meeting the wallabies, taking in those coastal views and then finishing the day with the penguins. And it’s great to hear that the time at each stop felt just right too! We’re especially happy to hear that Mark K made the day so enjoyable with his knowledge, humour and willingness to help out with questions and photos. And of course, a big shout-out right back to Harry! 😄 Sounds like they made a great team. We’ll make sure they both see your lovely words. Thanks again for spending the day with us — we’re so glad the little penguins were the highlight they’re meant to be! 🐧✨

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Incredible tour

Really great, our tour guide Jai was really friendly, knowledgeable and made sure everyone had a great time. The stops were really great and we got to see lots of local wildlife.

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