Koala Conservation Reserve

Note

• Last Entry is 4:30pm
• The boardwalks and trails are outdoors and not covered.
• Only contactless transactions are available at all ticketing, retail and food and beverage outlets – cash not accepted.

How It Works

Present barcoded voucher on arrival. E-tickets welcome!

Inclusions

Explore the six hectares of Australian bushland on the easily accessible trails. Lookout for wallabies, echidnas and colourful native birds. Wander the two treetop boardwalks for superb up-close koala viewing: • Tree Top Koala Boardwalk: 800m loop – 20 minutes – easy • Tree Top Woodland Boardwalk: 600m loop – 20 minutes – easy Uncover the amazing lives of koalas with the interactive displays in the visitor centre. Plant your own seed to take home at our native seed station. Have a coffee or snack at the Manna Gum Café.

We are committed to offering an accessible and inclusive experience throughout the Koala Conservation Reserve, and have a range of facilities for people of all abilities and sensory needs.

Visitors with Mobility needs

• Allocated car parking spaces
• Wide ramp to visitor centre entrance with 1 in 14 gradient and handrails
• Disabled toilet facilities
• Movable cafe furniture
• Interpretive displays accessible from wheelchair height
• Ramped, wheelchair accessible treetop boardwalks to allow close-up koala viewing
• Wide boardwalks and observation areas allowing for wheelchair access
• Smooth, hard-packed gravel paths with moderate gradient throughout the bushland

Visitors with Sensory needs

• We are a certified sensory-inclusive site for with professionally trained staff
• Sensory bags available, equipped with noise-cancelling headphones, fidget tools and verbal cue cards - these can be checked out for free by leaving an ID with our staff
• Weighted lap pads available - these can be checked out for free by leaving an ID with our staff
• Headphone Zones and Designated Quiet Areas

Visitors with Assistance animals:

• Phillip Island Nature Parks welcomes visitors who use assistance animals certified by a registered authority.
• Assistance animals must remain on designated paths and restrained by a harness or lead.
• Please kindly advise our Reservations Team prior to arrival as we will brief the team.

Exclusions

• Transport

Highlights

• Explore the six hectares of Australian bushland on the easily accessible trails.
• Lookout for wallabies, echidnas and colourful native birds.
• Wander the two treetop boardwalks for superb up-close koala viewing:
• Uncover the amazing lives of koalas with the interactive displays in the visitor centre.
• Plant your own seed to take home at our native seed station.
• Have a coffee or snack at the Manna Gum Café.

Timetable

• Open Daily from 10am to 5pm.

Departure Location

• Koala Conservation Reserve - 1810 Phillip Island Road, Rhyll, Australia

What To Bring

• Appropriate protection for: sun, rain, windy and/or cold conditions.

Cancellation Policy

• We have a 24-hour amendment and cancellation policy, this requires all amendments, reductions, and cancellations to be made before 4:00pm (AEST time) the day prior to arrival.

Booking Information

• Booking Office Hours: 9am-5pm Daily (2-5pm Christmas Day)