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Phillip Island 3 Parks Pass: Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Reserve & Churchill Island

Name: Phillip Island 3 Parks Pass: Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Reserve & Churchill Island
Start: 2025-12-09T14:45:00
End: 2025-12-09T14:45:00
Location: Phillip Island

Visitors watching penguins at Phillip Island Nature Parks.

Visitors observing a koala at a conservation reserve.

Koalas resting in a tree at the Conservation Reserve, Phillip Island Nature Parks.

Visitors interacting with a horse at Churchill Island farm.

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Free cancellation up to 29 hours before the start of your experience

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4.5/5

(318)

Bernadette

Nov 2025

Verified booking

4/5

Nice experience and happy to support the penguin research but unfortunately it was flooded by asian people who do not respect the rules, come late and obviously are not really interested in whats going on. In my opinion there should be a stop of entry at a certain time and the officials should be much more strict with people which use their phone despite telling them 3 times not to use it!

Colleen

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Your page offered exactly the information we needed to plan and enjoy our stay. We felt we had enough guidance from you to really enhance our experience. the 3 Park Pass was cheaper than individually buyng tickets and is valid for 6 months- very important if the weather is changeable.

Celina

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

loved it but people at the penguin parade need to be controlled more. In the seated area, there were enough workers to control photography but when you are leaving, so many people are taking flash photos right in front of the penguins face. it was disrespectful

Get access to 3 of Phillip Island’s top wildlife experiences with a single ticket: Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Reserve, and Churchill Island.

Wander treetop boardwalks at the Koala Conservation Reserve and spot koalas lounging in their natural eucalyptus habitat.

Step into the past on Churchill Island—explore heritage farm buildings, blooming gardens, and daily farming demos.

Watch hundreds of little penguins emerge from the ocean and waddle home during the world-famous Penguin Parade.

Your ticket includes access to the visitor center, scenic boardwalks, and general viewing platform at Phillip Island National Park.

Entry to Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park

Access to boardwalk and visitor center

Access to general viewing platform

Entry to Koala Conservation Reserve

Entry to Churchill Island

You can cancel these tickets up to 29 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

4.5
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What our guests say
David
Dec 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Having a view of the penguins from the walkway when they returned to their nests, gave a close up experience. They should mention when purchasing tickets to bring a towel or cushion to sit on because the metal bench seats can become quite uncomfortable.
Christopher
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Your guides are friendly and happy to share their knowledge.. Showed great restraint when dealing with disrespect visitors taking flash photos Facilities top rate
Elaine
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
As a proud Victorian, I am ashamed to say I hadn't visited the Island for 40 years. I know!!! What a terrible example. The three ticket experience was just perfect for myself and my friend and we enjoyed every moment of it. The penguin parade ran like clockwork, it was just an ordinary week night but I figured there would have been 1500 people there , all totally enthralled, all waiting patiently. We visited the Heritage Farm the next morning, but had totally underestimated the time we would spend there. What a magnificent place to visit, the animals, the gardens it was like stepping back 150 yrs, we stayed three hours. The Koala's were a highlight, seeing them in their own habitat was spectacular, they are just the cutest creatures. The grounds, the very modern buildings and at all venues were a credit to the custodians and all the staff. WELL DONE!!! Elaine Rae
Kresshna
Nov 2025
Verified booking
3/5
Honestly I share my experience that it is not that we expected . Indicated time of return of Penguines (though not controlled) is very late 8.25 PM, it is very low lighting leaving us , no visibility of penguines. With oftien alerts of no camera usage, we cant able to see through phone torch as well. Lighting at seating arragmeent also very poor ., in that cold outside. Not worth at Parade but churchill land & caves are good to see
Bernadette
Nov 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Nice experience and happy to support the penguin research but unfortunately it was flooded by asian people who do not respect the rules, come late and obviously are not really interested in whats going on. In my opinion there should be a stop of entry at a certain time and the officials should be much more strict with people which use their phone despite telling them 3 times not to use it!

Experience wildlife and heritage at Phillip Island’s most iconic attractions

Spend a memorable day at Phillip Island, where nature, wildlife, and history come together for an unforgettable experience. With access to three of the island’s top attractions—Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Reserve, and Churchill Island—this adventure is perfect for families, nature lovers, and curious explorers alike.

Stroll among sleepy koalas in the treetops

Begin your journey at the Koala Conservation Reserve, where treetop boardwalks wind through native bushland. As you walk through the eucalyptus trees, you'll come face-to-face with koalas dozing in the branches, completely undisturbed in their tranquil environment. The reserve also offers a chance to spot wallabies and vibrant native birds while learning about the ongoing conservation efforts to protect these iconic marsupials.

Step back in time on Churchill Island

Next, explore the historic charm of Churchill Island. With its 19th-century cottages, heritage gardens, and working farm, the island invites you to experience a slower pace of life. Observe daily farming demonstrations like cow milking and sheep shearing, or simply take in the peaceful scenery along the walking trails overlooking the coast.

Watch nature’s nightly show at the Penguin Parade

As evening sets in, make your way to Phillip Island Nature Park for the world-famous Penguin Parade. From the general viewing platform, you’ll witness hundreds of little penguins emerging from the ocean and waddling across the beach to their burrows. Follow their journey along the boardwalks and spend time at the visitor centre, where interactive exhibits offer deeper insight into the life of these fascinating creatures.

Churchill Island

Monday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Thursday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Friday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Saturday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Sunday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm

Phillip Island Penguin Parade

Monday	05:00pm - 09:00pm
Tuesday	05:00pm - 09:00pm
Wednesday	05:00pm - 09:00pm
Thursday	05:00pm - 09:00pm
Friday	05:00pm - 09:00pm
Saturday	05:00pm - 09:00pm
Sunday	05:00pm - 09:00pm

Koala Conservation Reserve

Monday	10:00am - 05:30pm	last entry 05:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 05:30pm	last entry 05:00pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 05:30pm	last entry 05:00pm
Thursday	10:00am - 05:30pm	last entry 05:00pm
Friday	10:00am - 05:30pm	last entry 05:00pm
Saturday	10:00am - 05:30pm	last entry 05:00pm
Sunday	10:00am - 05:30pm	last entry 05:00pm

What to bring

Bring along your sunscreen, sunglasses, hat reusable water bottle, insect repellant, binoculars, and camera.

It's recommended to wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking.

What's not allowed

Strictly no photography or video (with or without flash) is permitted after sunset during the Penguin Parade to protect the penguins.

All Phillip Island Nature Parks attractions are cashless—only contactless payments are accepted.

Smoking, pets, animals, and drones are not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessibility.

This experience is suitable for people with sensory needs.

Additional information

Visitors can bring assistance animals certified by a registered authority and must remain on designated paths and restrained by a harness or lead.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

For the Penguin Parade, penguins arrive at sunset each evening, with typical arrival times ranging from 8:30 to 9pm in summer (Dec–Feb), 7 to 8pm in autumn (Mar–May), 5:15 to 6pm in winter (Jun–Aug), and 6:30 to 8pm in spring (Sep–Nov).

All revenue supports conservation, research, and wildlife rescue at Phillip Island.

Your selected booking date will be for the Penguin Parade General Viewing, while entry to the Koala Conservation Reserve and Churchill Island comes with a 6-month validity. You can also use these tickets on the same day during operating hours.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.

Ticket redemption points

Penguin Parade

Show your ticket at Penguin Parade Visitor Centre.

Address : Summerlands VIC 3922, Australia.

Get directions to the redemption point

Koala Conservation Reserve

Show your ticket at Koala Conservation Reserve.

Address: 1810 Phillip Island Rd, Rhyll VIC 3923, Australia.

Get directions to the redemption point

Churchill Island

Show your ticket at Churchill Island

Address: 246 Samuel Amess Dr, Churchill Island VIC 3925, Australia.

Get directions to the redemption point