Tours

Gray Line. This operator runs various day tours of the penguin parade, often combined with other sights, including Seal Rocks or Puffing Billy in the hills. Victoria. 1300/858687; www.grayline.com.au. From A$139.

Melbourne's Best Day Tours. Take a day tour to see the penguin parade, or sign up for the full Phillip Island Wildlife and Penguin Experience, which includes a visit to Seal Rocks and the Koala Conservation Centre. Victoria. 1300/130550; www.melbournetours.com.au. From A$125.

Wildlife Coast Cruises. This operator runs two-hour cruises from Cowes Jetty to the Nobbies and Seal Rocks, spending 20–30 minutes viewing the seal colony. Cruises run year-round with varying frequency, depending on the season. The company also has full-day and half-day cruises, and one-hour trips to Cape Woolamai from September to May. 13 The Esplanade, Cowes, Victoria, 3922. 1300/763739; www.wildlifecoastcruises.com.au. From A$25.