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Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade Tickets

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Visitors' seating at Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
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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!

Highlights

  • 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.

Inclusions

  • Penguin Parade from the general viewing platform

  • Access to 3 Parks Pass (optional)

  • Access to up-close viewing with penguin plus (optional)

  • Access to the underground viewing platform (optional)

  • Access to Penguins Premium viewing platform (optional)

Cancellation policy

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

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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Germany and over 29 countries have loved this experience
Marcus paul stulberg

Marcus

5/5

Dec, 2024

Amazing great experience from the moment I arrived I have mobility issues and was worried but was driven straight to the viewing area and a short 3 minute walk
Vedrana Mengot

Vedrana

5/5

Nov, 2024

My son was asking questions about the pingings and everything was answered with a lot of care. An amazing experience that everyone should do once in a lifetime 💙
FATHIMA SENILA PEER

Fathima

5/5

Nov, 2024

The staff were so kind and gentle with my elderly parents and so nice to me loved every bit of jt keep up the good work so kind hearted and nice and loved the fact we could see the penguins up close thanks a dozen keep up the good work
Alison Phillips

Alison

5/5

Nov, 2024

Such a wonderful experience to see the penguins come out of the water and then up into the burrows. Simply a beautiful thing we have done as a family.
Vernon Mendez

Vernon

5/5

Nov, 2024

The low tide created a better experience where people sat close to the sides of the stand and on the sand. The weather was good. Overall we had a better viewing experience than previous visits. We had family visiting from Overseas who would spread a good word for the penguin parade 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!

Churchill Island

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Phillip Island Penguin Parade

Monday05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Thursday05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Friday05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Saturday05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Sunday05:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Koala Conservation Reserve

Monday10:00 AM - 05:30 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
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Sunday10:00 AM - 05:30 PMlast entry 05:00 PM

Penguin Parade

Monday05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Thursday05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Friday05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Saturday05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Sunday05:00 PM - 09:00 PM

What to bring

  • You can 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 the 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. It is recommended to 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.

  • 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.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

  • 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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