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Koala Conservation Reserve

Stroll along elevated boardwalks among the treetops for an up-close encounter with koalas in their native environment. Explore the woodlands on foot and delight in the diverse birdlife, as well as the presence of wallabies and echidnas.

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10:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Koala Conservation Reserve
Koala resting on a tree in a Koala Conservation Reserve in Phillip Island
Koala Conservation Entrance
wallaby
echidna
Visitors see Koalas up close at the Conservation Reserve
Penguin Parade during sunset
A family enjoying at the  Koala Conservation Reserve in Phillip Island
Visitors at the Koala Conservation Reserve in Phillip Island
Visitors at the gift shop at the Koala Conservation Reserve in Phillip Island
Visitors at the entrance of the  Koala Conservation Reserve in Phillip Island
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  • Getting up close with koalas in their natural habitat – that's an experience you'll only get at the Koala Conservation Reserve at Philip Island.

  • Stroll along the two treetop boardwalks and amidst the woodland as you keep a lookout for wallabies, echidnas, and colorful native birds.

  • The star attraction: the Phillip Island Penguin Parade! Just after dark, hundreds of the world's smallest penguins waddle ashore after a day of fishing at sea.

  • Upgrade your ticket to include a Penguins Plus or Underground Viewing Experience and enjoy the Penguin Parade from an exclusive observing area.

  • Fun fact: Koalas nap for up to 20 hours daily, conserving energy due to their low-nutrition eucalyptus diet. Watch them snooze when you visit!

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  • Getting up close with koalas in their natural habitat – that's an experience you'll only get at the Koala Conservation Reserve at Philip Island.

  • Stroll along the two treetop boardwalks and amidst the woodland as you keep a lookout for wallabies, echidnas, and colorful native birds.

  • The star attraction: the Phillip Island Penguin Parade! Just after dark, hundreds of the world's smallest penguins waddle ashore after a day of fishing at sea.

  • Upgrade your ticket to include a Penguins Plus or Underground Viewing Experience and enjoy the Penguin Parade from an exclusive observing area.

  • Fun fact: Koalas nap for up to 20 hours daily, conserving energy due to their low-nutrition eucalyptus diet. Watch them snooze when you visit!

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AU$16
Penguins marching on Phillip Island Nature Parks during Penguin Parade tour at dusk
Koala resting on a tree in a Koala Conservation Reserve in Phillip Island
Visitors' seating at Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
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Phillip Island penguins walking on sandy beach at sunset during Penguin Parade.
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  • Catch sight of little penguins returning home at dusk in the world-famous Penguin Parade. The parade is particularly great for educating children on wildlife and nature awareness.

  • Opt for the general viewing ticket to get close to the little waddlers or choose penguin plus – a ticket for tiered seating.

  • Admire the penguins on the new Penguins Premium viewing platform that's directly inspired by the magnificent coves of the island's southern coast.

  • Enhance your experience with an exclusive ranger-led tour through the penguin colony with an underground viewing upgrade for an exclusive up-close interaction.

  • You can also choose the Phillip Island 3 Parks Pass, offering koala encounters at the Conservation Centre and farm experiences on Churchill Island.

  • Fun fact: Phillip Island is home to one of the largest penguin colonies in Australia.

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  • Catch sight of little penguins returning home at dusk in the world-famous Penguin Parade. The parade is particularly great for educating children on wildlife and nature awareness.

  • Opt for the general viewing ticket to get close to the little waddlers or choose penguin plus – a ticket for tiered seating.

  • Admire the penguins on the new Penguins Premium viewing platform that's directly inspired by the magnificent coves of the island's southern coast.

  • Enhance your experience with an exclusive ranger-led tour through the penguin colony with an underground viewing upgrade for an exclusive up-close interaction.

  • You can also choose the Phillip Island 3 Parks Pass, offering koala encounters at the Conservation Centre and farm experiences on Churchill Island.

  • Fun fact: Phillip Island is home to one of the largest penguin colonies in Australia.

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AU$32
Penguin Parade at Phillip Island Nature Parks
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Visitors see Koalas up close at the Conservation Reserve
Koalas at the Conservation Reserve in the Phillip Island Nature Parks
Visitors with horses at the Churchill Island farm
National Park ranger at Churchill Island farm
Visitors at the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre
Animals at the Churchill Island farm
Visitors with animals at the Churchill Island farm
Aerial view of Churchill Island
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  • Just 90 minutes away from Melbourne's heart, Philip Island offers an all-inclusive day of family fun, with access to 3 nature parks.

  • Watch penguins waddle home! Pick a seat and wait as a group of penguins appear and steal your heart with their cute shenanigans.

  • Spot koalas chilling in their eucalyptus mansions! No need for fancy invitations, just follow the treetop boardwalks to find these adorable creatures.

  • Explore the heritage farm at Churchill Island and enjoy daily farming activities like cow milking, sheep shearing, and whip cracking.

  • Fun fact: Philip Island is home to the world's largest colony of Little Penguins!

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  • Just 90 minutes away from Melbourne's heart, Philip Island offers an all-inclusive day of family fun, with access to 3 nature parks.

  • Watch penguins waddle home! Pick a seat and wait as a group of penguins appear and steal your heart with their cute shenanigans.

  • Spot koalas chilling in their eucalyptus mansions! No need for fancy invitations, just follow the treetop boardwalks to find these adorable creatures.

  • Explore the heritage farm at Churchill Island and enjoy daily farming activities like cow milking, sheep shearing, and whip cracking.

  • Fun fact: Philip Island is home to the world's largest colony of Little Penguins!

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Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach
Visitors at the entrance of the  Koala Conservation Reserve in Phillip Island
Koala’s at the Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve
Visitors see Koalas up close at the Conservation Reserve
Sunset views from Phillip island
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Penguins at Phillip Island.
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  • Immerse yourself in the wildlife of Australia as you make your way to Philip Island for a half or full-day tour and marvel at the stunning scenery on your way.

  • Watch the little penguin superstars waddle home across Summerland Beach – it's a front-row seat to nature's most adorable parade.

  • Don’t miss out on the treetop views of the long-term resident koalas with an optional visit to the Koala Conservation Reserve with an expert guide.

  • Upgrade your ticket for a premium viewing experience of the Penguin parade. Learn about their life cycle and the initiatives to protect them at Parade Visitors Center.

  • Fun fact: Penguins at Philip Island are called “fairy penguins”. They just weigh 1kg making them the smallest penguin species in the world.

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  • Immerse yourself in the wildlife of Australia as you make your way to Philip Island for a half or full-day tour and marvel at the stunning scenery on your way.

  • Watch the little penguin superstars waddle home across Summerland Beach – it's a front-row seat to nature's most adorable parade.

  • Don’t miss out on the treetop views of the long-term resident koalas with an optional visit to the Koala Conservation Reserve with an expert guide.

  • Upgrade your ticket for a premium viewing experience of the Penguin parade. Learn about their life cycle and the initiatives to protect them at Parade Visitors Center.

  • Fun fact: Penguins at Philip Island are called “fairy penguins”. They just weigh 1kg making them the smallest penguin species in the world.

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AU$155
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Seals lounging on rocks during a Seal Watching Afternoon Cruise at Phillip Island.
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Penguins marching on Phillip Island Nature Parks during Penguin Parade tour at dusk
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Seals lounging on rocks during a cruise at Phillip Island.
Seals basking on rocks during a Seal Watching Afternoon Cruise at Phillip Island.
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  • Experience the thrill of cruising to Seal Rocks, home to over 7,000 Australian Fur Seals, from adorable pups to impressive adult bulls.

  • Enjoy educational commentary on board while sipping a hot beverage and indulging in delicious cake as you spot seabirds and dolphins.

  • Witness the magical Penguin Parade as little penguins waddle ashore at dusk, creating a heartwarming spectacle for wildlife lovers of all ages.

  • Upgrade your experience with the 3 Parks Pass to encounter koalas and enjoy traditional sheep-shearing at Churchill Island.

  • The Australian Fur Seals at Seal Rocks can dive over 200 meters deep in search of fish. They can hold their breath underwater longer than we can!

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  • Experience the thrill of cruising to Seal Rocks, home to over 7,000 Australian Fur Seals, from adorable pups to impressive adult bulls.

  • Enjoy educational commentary on board while sipping a hot beverage and indulging in delicious cake as you spot seabirds and dolphins.

  • Witness the magical Penguin Parade as little penguins waddle ashore at dusk, creating a heartwarming spectacle for wildlife lovers of all ages.

  • Upgrade your experience with the 3 Parks Pass to encounter koalas and enjoy traditional sheep-shearing at Churchill Island.

  • The Australian Fur Seals at Seal Rocks can dive over 200 meters deep in search of fish. They can hold their breath underwater longer than we can!

from AU$134
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Cape Woolamai coastline with rocky cliffs and ocean view from morning cruise, Phillip Island.
Cape Woolamai coastline view from Phillip Island morning cruise.
Penguins marching on Phillip Island Nature Parks during Penguin Parade tour at dusk
Eiffel Tower view from Seine River cruise in Paris, France.
Phillip Island Cape Woolamai Cruise showcasing rugged cliffs and ocean views.
Seals resting on rocks at Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island, Australia.
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  • Sail from San Remo along Cape Woolamai’s stunning coastline, where towering granite cliffs and dramatic sea caves rise from turquoise waters.

  • Spot playful dolphins, seals, and even whales while enjoying coffee and cake onboard, with insightful commentary about Phillip Island’s marine life.

  • Witness the world-famous Penguin Parade as adorable little penguins waddle ashore at sunset, returning to their burrows after a day of fishing.

  • Upgrade to the 3 Parks Pass for extra wildlife encounters, including koalas at the Conservation Centre and traditional farming at Churchill Island.

  • Fun fact: Little penguins are the smallest penguin species in the world, standing just about 33cm tall – roughly the height of a bowling pin.

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  • Sail from San Remo along Cape Woolamai’s stunning coastline, where towering granite cliffs and dramatic sea caves rise from turquoise waters.

  • Spot playful dolphins, seals, and even whales while enjoying coffee and cake onboard, with insightful commentary about Phillip Island’s marine life.

  • Witness the world-famous Penguin Parade as adorable little penguins waddle ashore at sunset, returning to their burrows after a day of fishing.

  • Upgrade to the 3 Parks Pass for extra wildlife encounters, including koalas at the Conservation Centre and traditional farming at Churchill Island.

  • Fun fact: Little penguins are the smallest penguin species in the world, standing just about 33cm tall – roughly the height of a bowling pin.

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CECILIA PICKERING
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Cecilia

4/5
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It was very relaxing not having to do all the navigation and watching the Ozzy scenery go by. I liked all the stops. Jacob our tour guide was great too. I forgot to get professional photos of penguins at the end though.
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Ana Keeling
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Ana

5/5
Australia
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The experience itself was absolutely incredible! The little penguins were incredibly cute and we were very lucky with the weather so outstanding. Having said that, the tickets experience can be improved. We had to chase our tickets and were only emailed them ah hour before the experience and only because we chased. I'm sure you guys can do better than that.
Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade Tickets
Julie Wilson
AU

Julie

5/5
Australia
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We loved watching the penguins arrive on the beach in their groups. Sitting with all the other people in such a pristine environment was amazing. We loved how the staff showed such pride in their jobs. Seeing this was just amazing and we all loved the uniqueness of it.
Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade Tickets
gillian singh
GB

Gillian

4/5
United Kingdom
Penguin island was fabulous- really enjoyed it . The farm was okay but had a good cafe and the walk was interesting. The Antarctic was shut so I'm very disappointed I bought for tickets and only got to see three . That said it was still good value for money
Phillip Island 4 Parks Pass: Penguin Parade, Koalas, Churchill Island, Antarctic Journey
Daniel Robert van der Heijden
NL

Daniel

5/5
Netherlands
Lovely Parks and easy access with all the passes. Just a tip, take people's phone away or something at the penguin parade, unbelievable how many people still took pictures at the beach or on the boardwalk back to the visitor centre. Really sad to see. Other than that great experience!!
Phillip Island 4 Parks Pass: Penguin Parade, Koalas, Churchill Island, Antarctic Journey
Karen Ymer
AU

Karen

5/5
Australia
The penguins were cute and we got great views of them, particularly on the boardwalk. Koala conservation had some close up koalas to photograph which was great. Churchill island was very enjoyable and informative. The three park pass is great value
Phillip Island 3 Parks Pass: Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Reserve & Churchill Island
Stacey Power
AU

Stacey

5/5
Australia
Been able too see the sites on our own schedule with no time frame was fantastic, staff were very helpful and friendly thank you
Phillip Island 3 Parks Pass: Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Reserve & Churchill Island

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