Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade Ticket
Experience the magic of watching penguins waddle from the ocean to their burrows - they are as fascinating as they are adorable!
Highlights
- Catch sight of little penguins returning home at dusk in the world-famous Penguin Parade
- Phillip Island is home to one of the largest penguin colonies in Australia
- Located just 90 minutes from Melbourne, this is the perfect escape from city life
- The parade is particularly great to educate children on wildlife and nature awareness
- Choose to enjoy your parade viewing time on the General Platform, the tiered seating, or through an Underground Platform
Your Experience
Every morning, little penguins (they're only a bit taller than bowling pins!) depart from their burrow and spend the day fishing at sea. During the course of the day, they will travel up to 20km in search of fish. After dusk, they return home and waddle across the beach in a penguin parade. It's one of the cutest displays of wildlife you will get to see. The sheer quantity of the penguins will surprise you, and you will be able to see them easily from the platform you have chosen during checkout. The best part is that the park is accessible within 90 minutes from Melbourne, and is an attraction that both adults and kids alike will enjoy! Please note: this ticket allows you entry only; it does not include transport from Melbourne.
Inklusive
General Viewing Ticket
- Entry into Penguin Island
- Penguin Parade viewing from the General Viewing Platform
Penguin Plus
- Entry into Penguin Island
- Up-close viewing with tiered seating with a capacity of 250 - 300 people
Underground Viewing
- Entry into Penguin Island
- Eye-level view from an underground viewing platform with a capacity of 70 people
Nicht enthalten
- Hotel transfers
- Personal consumption
- Insurance
Know Before You Go
Ticket Information
This ticket offers the following options you can choose from:
- General Viewing Ticket
- Penguin Plus
- Underground Viewing
Timings
The Penguin Parade visitor center opens at 6:00 PM. We suggest you arrive approximately one hour before penguin arrival time. Access doors to the viewing areas will open at approximately 7:00 PM to allow for physical distancing to be maintained. Click here to see the penguin arrival time calendar for estimated penguin arrival times throughout the year.
- General Viewing Ticket: - Arrive at least 1 hour before penguin arrival time
- Penguins Plus: Arrive at least 1 hour before penguin arrival time
- Underground Viewing: Arrive 30 minutes before penguin arrival time
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
Important Information
- Penguins will arrive at the coast at sunset. Make sure to enter 1-2 hours early
- The penguin homing usually lasts about 50 minutes
- 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
- Daily business hours may change, please check the official website of each attraction before departure
- Only small carry-on bags allowed inside
- You can see penguins all year round, regardless of the weather. The Penguin Parade is outside, so pack a rain coat or umbrella if rain is predicted
- All parks are wheelchair accessible
Discounted Tickets
Infants aged 0-3yrs go in for free. Children aged 4-15yrs enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID)
Strict Cancellation Policy
Cannot be canceled, amended, or rescheduled
Ticketinformationen
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly
- Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the attraction
- If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification
- Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your experience to avoid any delays
Ticket Redemption Point
- Redeem your ticket at Phillip Island Nature Parks
- Address: 1019 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands VIC 3922, Australia
Get Directions to the Ticket Redemption Point
Getting There
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By Car: Phillip Island is located 90 minutes drive from Melbourne. Allow a further 20 minutes from the bridge to get to the Penguin Parade. Free car parking on site
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By Bus: Public transport is limited on Phillip Island. V-line operates a bus to Phillip Island’s main town, Cowes, from Southern Cross Station in Melbourne city
Please note that the V-line bus does not go to the Penguin Parade and there are no return buses to Melbourne at the conclusion of the Penguin Parade
- By Taxi: Contact Phillip Island Taxis on 03 5952 2200 to arrange transfers on Phillip Island
Validity
This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout