22. Day excursion from Melbourne - Phillip Island Phillip Island is a popular getaway for its beautiful coastal scenery, sheltered bay beaches on the northern side of the Island and wild surf beaches on the south coast. Every day at dusk Phillip Island hosts Australia’s most popular wildlife event – a parade of little penguins that emerge from the sea and make their way to their burrows in the sand dunes. Please click here for Penguin Parade time table Click here to see the little Penguins