Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade Tickets

• 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 Penguins Plus ticket to get close to the little waddlers or choose the General Viewing ticket for tiered seating.

• Enhance your experience with an exclusive ranger-led tour through the penguin colony or the ultimate penguin tour that takes you to a secluded beach for an exclusive interaction.

• Enhance your visit with 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.

Penguin Parade General Viewing Ticket

• Entry into Penguin Parade

• Penguin Parade viewing from the General Viewing Platform

Penguin Parade Penguins Plus Ticket

• Entry into Penguin Parade

• Up-close viewing with tiered seating with a capacity of 250 - 300 people

Penguin Parade Underground Viewing Ticket

• Entry into Penguin Parade

• Eye-level view from an underground viewing platform with a capacity of 70 people

Penguin Parade Guided Ranger Tour

• Entry into Penguin Parade

• Journey through the colony with informative commentary

• Expert Ranger guide

• Personal headsets

• Minimum age to participate in the activity is 12 years

Penguin Parade Ultimate Penguin Tour

• Entry into Penguin Parade

• Expert guide

• Access to a secluded beach away from the Penguin Parade

• Fully-accredited Eco Tour

• Minimum age to participate in the activity is 16 years

Phillip Island 3 Parks Pass

• Access to the Koala Conservation Centre

• Access to Churchill Island

• Penguin Parade viewing

You can cancel these tickets up to 7 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

• The Penguin Parade is outside, so pack a raincoat or umbrella if rain is predicted.

What's not allowed

• 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.

• Big bags are not permitted. Only small carry-on bags are allowed inside.

Accessibility

• All parks are accessible by wheelchair.

Additional information

• Penguins will arrive at the coast at sunset. We suggest you arrive approximately 1 hour prior.

• Daily business hours may change, please check the official website of each attraction before departure.

• Click here to see the estimated penguin arrival times throughout the year.

• Ranger-guided tours each have a specific departure time, so please check your tickets.

• 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.

• 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.

• Your check-in time will be printed on your barcode ticket.

• Click here to see the estimated penguin arrival times throughout the year.

Ticket Redemption Point

• Redeem your ticket at Penguin Parade.

• Address: 1019 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands VIC 3922, Australia.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

Getting There

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.

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.