The 15 Wildlife Experiences in Melbourne We Would Put First

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour - Leaving Melbourne for Torquay’s Surf Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,020 reviews · 13h 30m · from $94Our pick

Review of Melbourne’s Great Ocean Road tour to the 12 Apostles, wildlife stops, rainforest, beaches, and Loch Ard Gorge for $94.

“Overall trip was excellent and exceeded our expectations. This was helped by our guide Warren who I have to say is the best guide we have had on any excursion. He kept us fully informed on all aspects of the trip, timings at each stop was perfect, comfort breaks, jokes and caramello koalas were an added bonus. The scenery was superb and we saw both koalas and kangaroos in their natural habitat. I am a wheelchair user but have enough mobility to get on and off bus and walk short distances, I could not do forest walk and this was not highlighted at the time of booking. Warren kept me…”

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Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne

2.Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,774 reviews · from $118Top rated

Review of Melbourne’s Phillip Island eco tour, with Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary, the Nobbies, and the famous little penguin parade.

“Tom was a very informative tour guide and took good care of us. The bus is pretty small and it’s a long day but the penguin parade was definitely worth the late night!”

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Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife

3.Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,252 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $46

Review of Melbourne’s reverse Great Ocean Road tour, with London Bridge, Twelve Apostles, wildlife stops, guide options, timing, and value tips.

“We had a fantastic day on this tour! Everything was very well organized and the itinerary was beautiful, with stunning coastal views and great photo stops. A special mention for our guide Yang, who was absolutely excellent 👍 He was friendly, knowledgeable, funny, and made the whole day very enjoyable. His explanations were clear and interesting, and he always made sure everyone felt comfortable and had enough time at each stop. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and a great way to discover the Great Ocean Road. Highly recommended — especially with a guide like Yang!”

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Melbourne: Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour

4.Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,220 reviews · 8 hours · from $162

Review of Melbourne’s Puffing Billy, Healesville Sanctuary, Emerald Lake, and Yarra Valley Chocolaterie day tour, with honest tips and value advice.

“Nathan was awesome! Would suggest less time at Chocolate Factory”

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Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne

5.Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 867 reviews · from $111

Review of the Phillip Island penguin tour from Melbourne, with Moonlit Sanctuary, coastal views, practical tips, costs, and honest pros and cons.

“Great experience. Anyone visiting Australia must take this tour. Tour guide/driver was fantastic like cherry on top of cake. Wish all other drivers/tour guides were with same caliber.”

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Phillip Island Penguin and Koala Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne

6.Phillip Island Penguin and Koala Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 775 reviews · from $125

Review of Melbourne’s Phillip Island penguin and koala day trip, including stops, wildlife, price, timing, guide quality, and practical tips.

“Tour guide was very knowledgeable, he made our trip very enjoyable. He told us the best seat. This is a “Must Do” for anyone visiting Melbourne..”

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Melbourne Zoo: 1-Day Entry Ticket

7.Melbourne Zoo: 1-Day Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 747 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Review Melbourne Zoo’s $37 day ticket, with animal highlights, transport tips, family value, food advice, and practical planning details.

“It was a wonderful zoo. So many animals and super helpful staff.”

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Full-Day Phillip Island Tour with Kangaroo, Koala and Penguin Parade

8.Full-Day Phillip Island Tour with Kangaroo, Koala and Penguin Parade

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 658 reviews · from $104

Review of Melbourne’s 10-hour Phillip Island tour, with Moonlit Sanctuary, Woolamai Beach, Nobbies, Cowes, and the Penguin Parade.

“We all enjoyed this tour. The highlights were going to the beach, the Nobbies, and, of course the penguin parade. The wildlife park was average and I could have happily missed it. Steve was a good driver and a great host. The penguin parade is a wonderful experience.”

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Werribee Open Range Zoo: Entry Ticket

9.Werribee Open Range Zoo: Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 646 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Review of Werribee Open Range Zoo near Melbourne, with safari details, animal highlights, transport advice, value, and practical tips.

“My group from Mambourin Enterprises went n saw Gorillas, Monkeys, Lions, Koalas, Hippos, Cheetahs n Meerkats. Then we went on the Safari Tour ride n saw Mongolian wild Horses, Camels, Emus, Antelope, Giraffes, Rhinos n Zebras.”

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Phillip Island: Penguins and Wildlife Full-Day Tour

10.Phillip Island: Penguins and Wildlife Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 642 reviews · 10 hours · from $109

See koalas, coastal views, fur seals and little penguins on a full-day Phillip Island tour from Melbourne for $109.

“Our guide Gray was great and did everything for us to get the most out of the tour”

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From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Wildlife Tour

11.Puffing Billy Steam Train & Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 640 reviews · 8 hours · from $140

Ride Puffing Billy through the Dandenong Ranges and meet koalas, kangaroos, and birds at Healesville Sanctuary on an easy Melbourne day trip.

“I lover the puffing bill experience it was so much fun. Also a massive shout out to the bus driver Sam who was so helpful and informative”

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From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train & Penguin Wildlife Tour

12.Puffing Billy Train & Penguin Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 605 reviews · 12 hours · from $145

Review of Melbourne’s Puffing Billy and Phillip Island Penguin Parade tour, with itinerary details, costs, guide tips, weather advice, and honest pros and cons.

“This was a great trip! Absolutely loved it, only thing I would recommend to wear warm clothes on the penguin place as it is so much colder than you’d think.”

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Melbourne: SEA LIFE Aquarium Entrance Ticket

13.SEA LIFE Aquarium Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 589 reviews · 1 day · from $28

Review of SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, with penguins, crocodile Pinjarra, jellyfish, rays, practical tips, pricing, and family advice.

“Relaxing and fairly easy considering the COVID restrictions and natural chaos which accompanies events with children and animals.”

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Puffing Billy And Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour

14.Puffing Billy And Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 451 reviews · from $163

Review of Melbourne’s Puffing Billy and Healesville Sanctuary tour, with train views, wildlife, chocolate tastings, value, timing, and practical tips.

“A must experience when visiting Melbourne. Serene views , amazing train experience and good food and coffee , Yarra valley choclataire is so good .the sanctuary had bird show which was amazing . Tour company was very responsible and the tour guide . Overall an amazing experience”

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From Melbourne: Penguins and Wildlife Nature Day Tour

15.Penguins and Wildlife Nature Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 380 reviews · 12 hours · from $105

Review of Melbourne’s 12-hour Phillip Island tour, with Moonlit Sanctuary, The Nobbies, wildlife encounters, penguins, costs, tips, and drawbacks.

“The trip was amazing! Saw so many animals I didnt see yet (In the wild aswell) Even though im already in melbourne for 7 months! The tour guide lucky was really friendly, amazing personality! Would def recommend this tour + tourguide :)”

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