Explore Philip Island Nature Parks, Victoria's top wildlife spot with access to attractions like the Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation, Churchill Island, and the Antarctic Journey.
Highlights
Highlights
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Visit the iconic Philip Island and enjoy access to 4 of its nature parks, making for an all-inclusive experience.
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A 90-minute journey from Melbourne's CBD, you're promised a fun day out with the family.
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Wave at hundreds of penguins waddling into their burrows at the Penguin Parade, the world’s largest colony of Little Penguins.
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Watch koalas in their natural habitat at the Koala Conservation Reserve, where you can stroll along the treetop boardwalks and spot them among the eucalyptus trees.
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Explore the heritage farm at Churchill Island and enjoy daily farming activities like cow milking, sheep shearing, and whip cracking as you walk along the scenic trails.
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Witness Antarctica’s wildlife and landscapes in Australia. Feel the chill, and see the Southern Ocean with the Antarctic Journey experience.
Inclusions
Inclusions
Penguin Parade General Viewing Ticket + Koala Conservation Reserve + Churchill Island + Antarctic Journey
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Penguin Parade viewing from the General Viewing Platform
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Access to the Koala Conservation Centre
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Access to Churchill Island
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Access to interactive experiences at Antarctic Journey
Penguin Parade Plus + Koala Conservation Reserve + Churchill Island + Antarctic Journey
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Up-close Penguin Parade viewing with tiered seating for a capacity of 250 - 300 people
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Access to the Koala Conservation Centre
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Access to Churchill Island Heritage Farm
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Access to interactive experiences at Antarctic Journey
Exclusions
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Your Experience
Your Experience
Explore Victoria's wildlife island to your heart's content, a convenient 90-min journey from Melbourne's CBD. This ticket includes access to all three parks, making for an all-inclusive experience altogether. With this one visit, you'll see penguins, koalas, seals, and wallabies- all in their natural habitat.
Penguin Parade
Philip Island is home to the world's largest penguin colony. Watch the amazing seabirds waddle home to their burrows from the ocean from viewing platforms and boardwalks. The Penguin Parade has a variety of activities for all ages. Pick the General Viewing ticket for tiered seating in the general viewing grandstands, a great vantage point to look at the penguins and the gorgeous Summerlands Beach. The Penguins Plus ticket lets you get up and close with the adorable flightless birds from the Penguins Plus grandstand. The Underground Viewing lets you go underground and watch the penguins waddle right past the window. Some may even come up to the glass and wave at you!
Koala Conservation Reserve
Stroll about tree-top boardwalks to watch koalas in their natural habitat. Walk through the woodlands and notice a multitude of birds, wallabies, and echidnas. With a variety of family-friendly activities in store for you, this is a great way to explore the lush native bushland and admire Australian wildlife in its natural element.
Churchill Island
Wide-open spaces and ample fresh air lets you wander Churchill Island in utter peace. Historical grounds and farming activities make up most of the island: walk along the bay trails and enjoy bird-watching huts, the tranquil scenery, and the relaxing decks all around. Grab a cup of coffee at one of the cafés as the lush greenery of the island surrounds you. Churchill Island is best known for its walking and cycling trails, so take advantage of that. Various other activities take place here at varied times, including blacksmithing, cow milking, sheep shearing, whip cracking, and then some!
Antarctic Journey
The interactive and immersive experiences at the Antarctic Journey promise lessons on conservation, climate resilience, and the inhabitants of the Southern Ocean to Antarctica! This joint venture between the Nature Parks and WWF-Australia takes you on a virtual journey, filled with activities designed to educate and entertain. Breeze past the Antarctic Chill Zone, check out the thermal image space, explore sustainable seafood options, and learn about the animals that live in the deep blue. Animal calls, microscopes, and fascinating specimens of Antarctic wildlife await at the Sound Lab & Research station!
Operating hours
Operating hours
Know Before You Go
Know Before You Go
Important Information
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Penguins will arrive at the coast at sunset. We suggest you arrive approximately 1 hour prior.
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The penguin homing usually lasts about 50 minutes.
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Photographs and video recordings are not allowed when penguins are coming home, because they are afraid that artificial light sources will stimulate the eyes of the penguins. The island implements light control at this time.
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Daily business hours may change, please check the official website of each attraction before departure.
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Only small carry-on bags are allowed inside.
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You can see penguins all year round, regardless of the weather. The Penguin Parade is outside, so pack a raincoat or umbrella if rain is predicted.
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All parks are wheelchair accessible.
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Please check the time listed on your barcode ticket.
Timings
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The Penguin Parade visitor center currently opens at 4pm. The penguins arrive at sunset every evening.
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We suggest you arrive approximately 1 hour before the penguin arrival time, check-in at the visitor center, then walk to their viewing area to wait for the penguins.
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Click here to see the estimated penguin arrival times throughout the year.
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Ranger-guided tours each have a specific departure time, so please check your tickets.
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Note: If you are planning a visit from mid-December to late January, or during a long weekend or the school holiday period, please allow extra travel time as the traffic can get busy.
Penguin Parade:
Visitor Centre
- Closes 4pm daily
Shearwater Restaurant
- Daily: 4pm - 8pm
Chicks Café
- Sun to Fri: Closes at 4pm during school holidays (Term 3: 16–30 September)
Koala Conservation Reserve
Visitor Centre
- Daily: 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)
Café
- 12pm - 4pm during school holidays (Term 3: 16–30 September)
Churchill Island
Visitor Centre
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Mon to Fri: 10am - 4.30pm (last entry at 4pm)
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Sat & Sun: 9am - 4.30pm (last entry at 4pm)
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Farm precinct: Daily from 10am (last entry at 4pm)
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Farmhouse kitchen: Mon to Fri: 10am - 4pm
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Farmhouse kitchen: Sat & Sun: 9am - 4pm
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Farmers market: First Saturday of each month 8am - 1pm.
Nobbies Centre
Visitor Centre
- Daily: 10am - 4.30pm
Antarctic Journey
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Daily: 10am onwards (last entry at 4pm)
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Nobbies Café: Open 10am - 4.30pm
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A la carte: 11pm - 4pm
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Kiosk closed until further notice
My tickets
My tickets
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Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
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If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.
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Kindly arrive approximately one hour before the penguins' arrival time.
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Click here to see the estimated penguin arrival times throughout the year.
Ticket Redemption Point
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You can redeem the tickets directly at the entrance of the attraction: Phillip Island Nature Parks.
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Address: 1019 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands VIC 3922, Australia.
Get Directions to the Redemption Point
Validity
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The date/time selected during checkout is for the penguin parade.
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You can visit the Koala Conservation Center, Churchill Island & Antarctic Journey within 6 months from your visit to the Penguin Parade.
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