Phillip Island Nature Park
Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade Entry
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- Phillip Island Penguin Parade
- Protect nature for wildlife with every visit
- Largest Little Penguin colony in the world
- Watch penguins waddle home at sunset
- Wander the boardwalks in the colony after dark
- Only 90 minutes from Melbourne
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Watch Little Penguins dash across the sand at sunset with a visit to the Penguin Parade. The explore the boardwalks after dark to see, smell and hear Little Penguins in the colony returning home to their burrows, greeting neighbours and their chicks. While you’re here, make sure you keep an eye out for other local residents including Swamp Wallabies, Eastern Barred Bandicoots, Cape Barren Geese and Short-tailed Shearwaters.
Every visit to the Penguin Parade protects nature for wildlife. It means the Nature Parks rangers can revegetate and maintain Little Penguin habitat for penguins and visitors to enjoy.
You can choose from three viewing options at the Penguin Parade. Penguins Plus provides a more intimate experience with a smaller capacity and located right beside our main penguin highway from the ocean. General Viewing has excellent views of the Little Penguins waddling up the beach and into the colony.
Due to planned maintenance work, there may be a small disruption to your visit. The Guided Ranger platform will be undergoing construction between 14th June and 18th September 2024
Note
- Please note that bookings must be made more than 72 hours in advance. Bookings cannot be accepted within 72 hours
- We recommend arriving one hour before the arrival of the penguins
- Please note bookings are not confirmed until you receive confirmation from Phillip Island Nature Parks directly. If you do not receive confirmation within 48 hours of booking, please contact Phillip Island Nature Parks to confirm on 03 5951 2830.
Inclusions
- Phillip Island Penguin Parade general viewing, Penguins Plus or Underground Viewing
Exclusions
- Transfer from Melbourne
Extras
- Penguin Plus - VIP penguin viewing platform (Subject to availability)
- Underground Viewing - Get an eye-level view of the penguins in the RACV underground viewing experience
- Phillip Island Multi Park Passes are available here
Highlights
- Watch the penguins emerge from the waves then waddle across the sand to the safety of their burrows.
- Support conservation, education, and research projects on Phillip Island with every visit.
Time
- Penguins arrive at sunset every night of the year. Click here for the penguin arrival time calendar to help plan your visit
- The Visitor Centre will open at 5pm
- We recommend arriving one hour before the arrival of the penguins
Additional Information
- Photography is strictly prohibited
- Children under 4yrs old can travel free of charge.
- Any bookings within 48 hours must be booked direct with the supplier
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the tour
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice.
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
Witness the natural spectacle of the world’s smallest penguins arriving home at sunset each evening on Phillip Island. Watch as they emerge from the waves and waddle across the sand to the safety of their burrows. .
“Spend some time on the boardwalks after the penguins have arrived to get some up close views of the penguins near their burrows.”
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