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Experience the magic of watching penguins waddle from the ocean to their burrows - they are as fascinating as they are adorable!
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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.
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Opt for the general viewing ticket to get close to the little waddlers or choose penguin plus – a ticket for tiered seating.
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Admire the penguins on the new Penguins Premium viewing platform that's directly inspired by the magnificent coves of the island's southern coast.
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Enhance your experience with an exclusive ranger-led tour through the penguin colony with an underground viewing upgrade for an exclusive up-close interaction.
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You can also choose the Phillip Island 3 Parks Pass, offering koala encounters at the Conservation Centre and farm experiences on Churchill Island.
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Fun fact: Phillip Island is home to one of the largest penguin colonies in Australia.
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Penguin Parade from the general viewing platform
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Access to 3 Parks Pass (optional)
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Access to up-close viewing with penguin plus (optional)
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Access to the underground viewing platform (optional)
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Access to Penguins Premium viewing platform (optional)
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from United Kingdom, Germany, United States and over 35 countries have loved this experienceWhat our guests say
Deborah
Feb, 2025Verified booking
I loved everything about the experience. So much so that I went back the 3 nights I was there. The staff were so helpful friendly and knowledgeable. I did a guided tour the first night and learnt so much, second night I did the underground viewing which was also great and the third night i upgraded my seating to penguin plus which was fantastic. The restaurant was also great I had the best fish n chips I've had in a long time. The only thing that needs better monitoring is the use of phone photography and video as I saw soooo many people taking photos and videos after sunset when it's not allowed.
Stuart
Mar, 2025Verified booking
The whole experience was cool but the staff especially were informative and awesome. Booking was ultra easy.
Kelly
Mar, 2025Verified booking
Visiting the penguins again!! Haven't seen them since I was a child, happy memories 🤩Doug
Feb, 2025Verified booking
Great conservation effort. Great scenery
Peter
Apr, 2025Verified booking
Great set up and lovely to see the penguins. Disappointed in the number of people not following the rules re seating and photography, which seems to mostly be about the number of people being too large and not enough staff to enforce the rules. Maybe some of the money spent on the fancy building should have gone to employing some more staff.
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!
What to bring
- You can pack a raincoat or umbrella if rain is predicted.
What's not allowed
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Photographs and video recordings are not allowed when penguins are coming home, because the artificial light sources will stimulate the eyes of the penguins. The island implements light control at this time.
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Big bags are not permitted. Only small carry-on bags are allowed inside.
Accessibility
- All parks are accessible by wheelchair.
Additional information
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Penguins will arrive at the coast at sunset. It is recommended to arrive approximately 1 hour prior.
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Daily business hours may change, please check the official website of each attraction before departure.
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Click here to see the estimated penguin arrival times throughout the year.
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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.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket redemption point
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.
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