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Everything to plan before you go: what to do, a day at Wilsons Promontory, the Penguin Parade, which towns to base yourself in, the lakes and getting there from Melbourne.

Things to Do in Gippsland 2026: Prom, Penguins & LakesThe Prom, Phillip Island, the lakes, Walhalla and Buchan by area, with how long each one takesRead the guide →Wilsons Promontory Guide 2026: Walks, Beaches & ToursGetting there, the walks with distances, Squeaky Beach, wildlife, Tidal River and a day tour vs drivingRead the guide →Penguin Parade Guide 2026: Tickets, Times & ToursWhen the penguins arrive, 2026 ticket prices, the viewing areas, what to wear and day tours vs the ticketRead the guide →Gippsland Towns 2026: Largest, Prettiest & Best BasesThe main towns and their size, the prettiest villages, where to base yourself, and what the region is known for.Read the guide →Gippsland Lakes 2026: Metung, Koalas & Lakes EntranceMetung and its hot springs, Raymond Island's koalas, Lakes Entrance, Ninety Mile Beach, cruises and where to stay.Read the guide →Melbourne to Gippsland 2026: Drive, Train & Day ToursDrive times to Phillip Island, the Prom and the lakes, V/Line trains and coaches, and the day tours that do the driving.Read the guide →

Tours

Choose your tour

The three tours most people choose between. Every tour has its own page with the route, the time there and what guests say.

Phillip Island Penguin Parade Eco Tour Most booked ★ 4.812 hoursFree cancellation

Phillip Island Penguin Parade Eco Tour
Max 24 guestsParade ticket includedKoalas and kangaroos

A full day on Gippsland's western edge with a local guide: kangaroos and koalas at Moonlit Sanctuary, the Nobbies boardwalk over Bass Strait, and the little penguins coming ashore at sunset.

What's included
  • Melbourne hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Penguin Parade standard viewing ticket
  • Entry to Moonlit Sanctuary
  • The Nobbies, and Cape Woolamai in summer
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$109per person Reserve
Wilsons Promontory Wilderness Day Tour Wilsons Prom ★ 4.812 hoursFree cancellation

Wilsons Promontory Wilderness Day Tour
Up to 21 guestsMelbourne pickupHike and beach

A small-group day from Melbourne to the mainland's southern tip: lookouts, a self-guided hike up Mt Oberon or another trail, Squeaky Beach, and wombats, kangaroos and emus along the way.

What's included
  • Return transport from Melbourne CBD
  • Guide and driver
  • Time to hike Mt Oberon, Mt Bishop or Lilly Pilly
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$104per person Reserve
Wilsons Prom Whale Spotting Cruise with Lunch Whale season ★ 4.86 hoursFree cancellation

Wilsons Prom Whale Spotting Cruise with Lunch
Humpbacks and southern rightsLunch includedMax 20 guests

Six hours along the Prom's wild east coast past Rabbit Island, Sealers Cove and Refuge Cove, looking for humpback and southern right whales, seals, dolphins and albatrosses, with lunch on board.

What's included
  • 6-hour cruise with the captain's commentary
  • Morning tea, tea and coffee
  • Homemade lunch
  • Whales, seals, dolphins and seabirds in season
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$179per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

A small-group day at the Prom from Melbourne, with about three hours to hike.

Check dates for the Wilsons Prom day tour