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Koala Conservation Reserve Tickets & Optional Entry to Phillip Island Nature Parks

Wallaby eating leaves in a natural setting.

Echidna walking on rocky terrain at Phillip Island Nature Parks.

Visitors observing a koala at a conservation reserve.

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4.5/5

(319)

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

Enjoy entry to the Koala Conservation Reserve, where you can wander along elevated boardwalks and observe koalas up close in their natural bushland habitat.

Spot other native Australian wildlife such as wallabies and echidnas as you explore the peaceful surroundings.

Choose the 3 Parks Pass option to enhance your visit with entry to the Penguin Parade and historic Churchill Island.

Experience the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park from the general viewing platform as little penguins waddle ashore at dusk.

Step back in time at Churchill Island with access to heritage buildings, beautiful gardens, and working farm demonstrations.

Upgrade with the Penguins Plus option for an exclusive beachfront viewing platform positioned closest to the main penguin pathway.

Select Underground Viewing for an eye-level encounter from a weatherproof indoor space, offering a unique perspective of the penguins’ return.

Customize your adventure with flexible upgrade options for a more intimate and immersive wildlife experience on Phillip Island.

Entry to Koala Conservation Reserve

3 Parks Pass (if option selected)

Entry to Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park

Penguin parade from general viewing platform

Entry to Churchill Island

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
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!
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

Meet Australia’s most iconic marsupials at the Koala Conservation Reserve

Enjoy a peaceful and educational day immersed in native bushland at the Koala Conservation Reserve on Phillip Island. With your entry ticket, you’ll stroll along treetop boardwalks and come face-to-face with koalas in their natural habitat. Surrounded by towering eucalyptus trees, the reserve offers a unique opportunity to observe these sleepy creatures eating, resting, and interacting with their environment.

Explore the natural bushland trails

In addition to close-up koala encounters, the reserve is home to other native wildlife, including wallabies, echidnas, and bird species. The accessible trails, informative visitor centre, and ranger-led talks deepen your understanding of koala biology and ongoing conservation efforts.

Upgrade to the 3 Parks Pass

For a fuller nature experience, choose the 3 Parks Pass and gain access to Phillip Island’s top attractions:

Penguin Parade: Cap off your day with the world-famous Penguin Parade, where you’ll see little penguins waddle ashore at sunset from the general viewing platform.

Churchill Island: Step into history at this heritage farm and explore centuries-old cottages, traditional farming demonstrations, and scenic coastal walks.

Penguin Parade upgrades

Penguins Plus: Enjoy VIP views from a limited-capacity, beachfront platform set along the penguins’ most-used pathway—offering the closest and most personal viewing experience of the parade.

Underground viewing: Stay cozy in the weatherproof underground viewing platform and watch the evening penguin parade at eye level. This fully sheltered option places you just inches from the penguins’ path, making for intimate and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Whether you're exploring the treetop trails of the Koala Conservation Reserve or experiencing the full 3 Parks adventure, this is an ideal way to connect with Australia's wildlife and natural beauty.

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

Nobbies Centre (Home of the Antarctic Journey)

Monday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Thursday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Friday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Saturday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Sunday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:30pm

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 redemption point.

Ticket Redemption Points

Nobbies Center (Home of the Antarctic Journey)

Show your ticket at Nobbies Centre (home of the Antarctic Journey).

Address: 1320 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands VIC 3922, Australia.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

Penguin Parade Visitor Centre

Show your ticket at Penguin Parade Visitor Centre

Address: Summerlands VIC 3922, Australia

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

Churchill Island

Show your ticket at Churchill Island

Address: Victoria 3925, 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