Parks

Churchill Island Tickets & Optional Entry to Phillip Island Nature Parks

Name: Churchill Island Tickets & Optional Entry to Phillip Island Nature Parks
Brand: Headout
SKU: 24291
Price: 58 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (380 reviews)

Sheep herding demonstration at Churchill Island, Phillip Island Nature Parks.

Couple enjoying coffee at a cafe on Churchill Island.

Blacksmith working at an anvil in Churchill Island, Phillip Island Nature Parks.

Working barn and blacksmith shop at Churchill Island, Phillip Island Nature Parks.

Open today

9:00am - 4:30pm

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Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your experience

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4.5/5

(380)

Lindy

Feb 2026

Verified booking

The 3 Parks pass was great. Easy to use and convenient. The presenters at the penguin parade were excellent and informative. The penguin parade itself was made quiet stressful due to the amount of people using their phones to take pictures, even though they were told of the harm it caused the penguins and the organisers supplying quallity pictures to download. This needs to be better policed or even better, a total ban on bringing mobile phones to the event. It is a true shame that these selfish actions took away from the beauty of the night.

Elizabeth

Feb 2026

Verified booking

From start to finish ,enjoyed every moment, welcome from staff on arrival 😀, plenty of souvenirs to choose from 🤩 Lots of information for people to obtain from volunteers inside before entering the walkway to the beach 🙋‍♂️ And of course the information from Staff once we sat in our positions to wait for the Penguin 🐧 Parade to start ,what beautiful creatures they are . Totally memorable the whole experience! Very affordable for everyone we paid $33 wonderful night 🌙 ✨️

Suman

Jan 2026

Verified booking

The highlight is the Penguin itself. Other than that we can enjoy the ocean, beach and the nature itself. It's beautiful to see the relation between human and nature itself at the Conservation Areas of Philip Island and Penguin Parade. Other than that the island serve multicultural and ethical background of Australia

Enjoy entry to Churchill Island, a historic heritage farm with 19th-century buildings, scenic gardens, and daily farming demonstrations.

Opt for the 3 Parks Pass to experience three of Phillip Island’s top attractions with one convenient ticket.

Witness the famous Penguin Parade from the general viewing platform at Phillip Island National Park as little penguins return to shore at sunset.

Visit the Koala Conservation Reserve and stroll treetop boardwalks for up-close views of koalas in their natural habitat.

Upgrade to the Penguins Plus option for a premium viewing experience from a limited-capacity platform right next to the penguins’ main pathway.

Choose the Underground Viewing upgrade to watch the penguins at eye level from a weatherproof indoor space with floor-to-ceiling glass windows.

Make the most of your visit with flexible options to customize your penguin parade experience for comfort and the best views.

Entry to Churchill Island

3 Parks Pass (if option selected)

Entry to Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park

Penguin parade from general viewing platform

Entry to Koala Conservation Reserve

Penguins Plus (if option selected)

Access to Penguins Plus viewing platform

Closest penguin pathway viewing

Limited-capacity beachfront stand

Underground Viewing (if option selected)

Access to underground viewing platform

Eye-level penguin encounters

Weatherproof indoor platform

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

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What our guests say
Lindy
Feb 2026
Verified booking
The 3 Parks pass was great. Easy to use and convenient. The presenters at the penguin parade were excellent and informative. The penguin parade itself was made quiet stressful due to the amount of people using their phones to take pictures, even though they were told of the harm it caused the penguins and the organisers supplying quallity pictures to download. This needs to be better policed or even better, a total ban on bringing mobile phones to the event. It is a true shame that these selfish actions took away from the beauty of the night.
Elizabeth
Feb 2026
Verified booking
From start to finish ,enjoyed every moment, welcome from staff on arrival 😀, plenty of souvenirs to choose from 🤩 Lots of information for people to obtain from volunteers inside before entering the walkway to the beach 🙋‍♂️ And of course the information from Staff once we sat in our positions to wait for the Penguin 🐧 Parade to start ,what beautiful creatures they are . Totally memorable the whole experience! Very affordable for everyone we paid $33 wonderful night 🌙 ✨️
Aleysha
Feb 2026
Verified booking
The penguin parade was amazing! The volunteers helped us to understand and also answered all of our questions. The gift shop is also the perfect place to grad a thing or two to remember the occasion. we also saw other wildlife!
Clanet
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Seeing Koalas from so close was incredible !
Jessica
Jan 2026
Verified booking
Three excellent locations, highlighting the stunning landscapes and animals of Phillip Island. Staff at all three sites were friendly and helpful. Churchill Island was the standout - such a unique combination of farmland and coast!! Loved the walk around the island too.

Step back in time and experience nature with a visit to Churchill Island

Enjoy a peaceful escape to Churchill Island, a scenic and historically rich destination just off the coast of Phillip Island. With your entry ticket, explore one of Victoria’s earliest European settlements, featuring a working heritage farm, charming cottages, and sweeping coastal views.

Explore a living piece of history

Wander the walking trails and watch daily heritage farming activities like sheep shearing, cow milking, and blacksmithing. Visit the restored 19th-century homestead and original cottages, beautifully furnished with period antiques. From historic machinery to idyllic landscapes, this self-guided visit offers a relaxing and educational experience for all ages.

Upgrade to the 3 Parks Pass

Enhance your visit with the 3 Parks Pass, which includes entry to these additional Phillip Island Nature Parks attractions:

Penguin Parade: Witness the world-famous Penguin Parade from the general viewing platform as hundreds of little penguins waddle ashore at dusk.

Koala Conservation Reserve: Stroll treetop boardwalks and spot koalas in their natural habitat while learning about conservation efforts to protect Australia's beloved marsupials.

Penguin Parade upgrades

Penguins Plus: Upgrade your Penguin Parade experience with access to the limited-capacity Penguins Plus viewing platform. Located along the most active penguin pathway, it offers the closest and most immersive view of the nightly parade from a secluded beachfront stand.

Underground viewing: For an all-weather experience, choose the underground viewing option. Watch the penguins at eye level through large, ground-level windows as they cross just inches from your point of view—ideal for photographers and wildlife lovers.

Whether you stick to Churchill Island or opt for the full 3 Parks experience, this is a wonderful journey into the heart of Victoria’s natural and cultural heritage.

Churchill Island

Monday	10:00am - 4:30pm	last entry 4:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 4:30pm	last entry 4:00pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 4:30pm	last entry 4:00pm
Thursday	10:00am - 4:30pm	last entry 4:00pm
Friday	10:00am - 4:30pm	last entry 4:00pm
Saturday	9:00am - 4:30pm	last entry 4:00pm
Sunday	9:00am - 4:30pm	last entry 4:00pm

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.

Please note: On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, both Churchill Island and the Koala Conservation Sanctuary will open 2 hours later than usual, at 12pm. If you’re planning a morning visit, be sure to adjust your itinerary.

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 watching point.

Address: 2123 Phillip Island Rd, Cowes VIC 3922, 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