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

• Just 90 minutes away from Melbourne's heart, Philip Island offers an all-inclusive day of family fun, with access to 3 nature parks.

• Watch penguins waddle home! Pick a seat and wait as a group of penguins appear and steal your heart with their cute shenanigans.

• Spot koalas chilling in their eucalyptus mansions! No need for fancy invitations, just follow the treetop boardwalks to find these adorable creatures.

• Explore the heritage farm at Churchill Island and enjoy daily farming activities like cow milking, sheep shearing, and whip cracking.

• Fun fact: Philip Island is home to the world's largest colony of Little Penguins!

• Access to the Koala Conservation Centre

• Access to Churchill Island

• Penguin Parade viewing

• Penguin plus viewing (optional)

• Underground viewing (optional)

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

What to bring

• It's advisable to bring warm clothes, a rug for seating, appropriate attire for all weather, comfortable enclosed shoes, a water bottle, snacks, and an umbrella or raincoat if rain is expected.

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.

• Large bags are not allowed inside, but you're free to take small carry-on bags.

Accessibility

• All parks are wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• You can see penguins all year round, regardless of the weather. However, the penguins are wild birds. Numbers and arrival times will vary with the life-cycle activity and weather.

• Penguins will arrive at the coast at sunset. Please arrive approximately 1 hour prior.

• 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.

• If you are planning to visit more than one attraction on the same day, please allow 10-20 minutes travel time between attractions.

• All attractions' operating hours may change due to maintenance, improvements, or safety reasons. Please always check for updated information regarding scheduled maintenance and closures before purchasing, and when closer to the travel date to plan your visit.

• 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