Phillip Island Day Trip with Surfing, Go Karts and Penguins

This is a full-day trip from Melbourne for travellers who want more than a standard Phillip Island coach tour. Along with entry to the Little Penguin Parade, it includes a 90-minute surf lesson, two 10-minute go kart sessions at the Phillip Island GP Circuit, and wildlife park entry with animal feed. There’s also a traditional Aussie beach barbecue built into the day. At AUD $400, it sits more in the premium day-tour category, but you are getting a lot included if you want an active day with a mix of classic Australian experiences.

The day is long, at around 16 hours, and centres on a series of hands-on stops rather than just sightseeing. You’ll head to Phillip Island from Melbourne, then get stuck into a surf lesson with a local instructor, with board and wetsuit hire included. There are also two go kart sessions at the GP circuit, plus time at a wildlife park where you can hand feed kangaroos, wallabies and emus using the included animal feed. The tour also includes a beach barbecue, with beach cricket and footy mentioned in the itinerary, before finishing with general admission to the nightly Little Penguin Parade.