Phillip Island Nature Parks Tickets
Visit Phillip Island for a serene getaway from the city. Visit the 3 parks: Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Reserve, and Churchill Island, for a wonderful retreat into nature. Choose from Phillip Island Nature Parks tickets that offer entry to the Penguin Parade, a 3-park pass, or guided wildlife tours.-
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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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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Just 90 minutes away from Melbourne's heart, Philip Island offers an all-inclusive day of family fun, with access to 3 nature parks.
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Watch penguins waddle home! Pick a seat and wait as a group of penguins appear and steal your heart with their cute shenanigans.
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Spot koalas chilling in their eucalyptus mansions! No need for fancy invitations, just follow the treetop boardwalks to find these adorable creatures.
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Explore the heritage farm at Churchill Island and enjoy daily farming activities like cow milking, sheep shearing, and whip cracking.
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Fun fact: Philip Island is home to the world's largest colony of Little Penguins!
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Just 90 minutes away from Melbourne's heart, Philip Island offers an all-inclusive day of family fun, with access to 3 nature parks.
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Watch penguins waddle home! Pick a seat and wait as a group of penguins appear and steal your heart with their cute shenanigans.
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Spot koalas chilling in their eucalyptus mansions! No need for fancy invitations, just follow the treetop boardwalks to find these adorable creatures.
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Explore the heritage farm at Churchill Island and enjoy daily farming activities like cow milking, sheep shearing, and whip cracking.
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Fun fact: Philip Island is home to the world's largest colony of Little Penguins!
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With this combo ticket, you can take in the best views of Melbourne from the highest vantage and also get up close with the adorable wildlife at Phillip Island's Penguin Parade.
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Discover both the rural and urban Australian landscapes at the best price with this combo sightseeing visit and wildlife tour.
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Ascend 300 meters above ground level to Melbourne Skydeck's observation deck and spot the city's top landmarks, including the MCG, Federation Square, and Flinders Street Station.
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Catch a glimpse of little penguins returning to their homes at dusk from the general platform in the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island, which is only 90 minutes from Melbourne.
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Fun fact: The tower features the southern hemisphere's fastest elevator, which takes 38 seconds to reach the 88th floor observation deck.
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Fun fact: Phillip Island is home to one of the largest little penguin colonies in Australia.
More details
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With this combo ticket, you can take in the best views of Melbourne from the highest vantage and also get up close with the adorable wildlife at Phillip Island's Penguin Parade.
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Discover both the rural and urban Australian landscapes at the best price with this combo sightseeing visit and wildlife tour.
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Ascend 300 meters above ground level to Melbourne Skydeck's observation deck and spot the city's top landmarks, including the MCG, Federation Square, and Flinders Street Station.
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Catch a glimpse of little penguins returning to their homes at dusk from the general platform in the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island, which is only 90 minutes from Melbourne.
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Fun fact: The tower features the southern hemisphere's fastest elevator, which takes 38 seconds to reach the 88th floor observation deck.
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Fun fact: Phillip Island is home to one of the largest little penguin colonies in Australia.
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Get picked up from Melbourne and ride the famous Puffing Billy steam train, one of the finest preserved steam railways in the world, in the Dandenong Ranges.
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Enjoy a relaxed stroll around the scenic Emerald Lake, where you can also buy your own lunch.
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Explore the Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rock area, and enjoy watching the waves crashing against the rocks.
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See penguins coming out of the ocean and going back to their homes at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
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Fun fact: The railway operates on a narrow-gauge track, which is just 2 feet 6 inches (762 mm) wide, making it one of the few narrow-gauge steam railways in the world.
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Get picked up from Melbourne and ride the famous Puffing Billy steam train, one of the finest preserved steam railways in the world, in the Dandenong Ranges.
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Enjoy a relaxed stroll around the scenic Emerald Lake, where you can also buy your own lunch.
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Explore the Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rock area, and enjoy watching the waves crashing against the rocks.
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See penguins coming out of the ocean and going back to their homes at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
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Fun fact: The railway operates on a narrow-gauge track, which is just 2 feet 6 inches (762 mm) wide, making it one of the few narrow-gauge steam railways in the world.
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Depart from Melbourne for a day tour of Philip Island and head to Brighton Beach, where the vibrant beach huts are a must-see
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Journey through Melbourne’s suburbs to Moonlit Sanctuary for a unique Australian wildlife experience as you meet Kangaroos, koalas, and more.
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Next stop: Point Grant and The Nobbies offering stunning views of Westernport Bay. Don't miss Seal Rocks – home to Australia's largest fur seal colony!
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The star attraction: the Phillip Island Penguin Parade! Just after dark, hundreds of the world's smallest penguins waddle ashore after a day of fishing at sea.
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Upgrade your ticket to include a Penguins Plus or Underground Viewing Experience and enjoy the parade from a prime vantage point.
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Fun fact: Penguins at Philip Island are called “fairy penguins”. They just weigh 1kg making them the smallest penguin species in the world.
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Depart from Melbourne for a day tour of Philip Island and head to Brighton Beach, where the vibrant beach huts are a must-see
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Journey through Melbourne’s suburbs to Moonlit Sanctuary for a unique Australian wildlife experience as you meet Kangaroos, koalas, and more.
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Next stop: Point Grant and The Nobbies offering stunning views of Westernport Bay. Don't miss Seal Rocks – home to Australia's largest fur seal colony!
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The star attraction: the Phillip Island Penguin Parade! Just after dark, hundreds of the world's smallest penguins waddle ashore after a day of fishing at sea.
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Upgrade your ticket to include a Penguins Plus or Underground Viewing Experience and enjoy the parade from a prime vantage point.
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Fun fact: Penguins at Philip Island are called “fairy penguins”. They just weigh 1kg making them the smallest penguin species in the world.
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Explore the unique fauna of Australia with a visit to the Healesville Sanctuary & attend the famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island with hotel transfers from Melbourne.
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Journey through Melbourne’s suburbs toHealesville Sanctuary for a unique Australian wildlife experience as you meet Kangaroos, koalas, and more.
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Marvel at the colonies of seals scattered across Seal Rocks and visit Nobbies Centre to learn fascinating insights about the rich marine wildlife.
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Finally, for the highlight of your tour, witness the fantastic Penguin Parade as they make their way to their burrows after merging from the waves.
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Fun fact: Male penguins often give female penguins rocks as gifts to woo them which the females then use to build their nest!
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Explore the unique fauna of Australia with a visit to the Healesville Sanctuary & attend the famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island with hotel transfers from Melbourne.
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Journey through Melbourne’s suburbs toHealesville Sanctuary for a unique Australian wildlife experience as you meet Kangaroos, koalas, and more.
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Marvel at the colonies of seals scattered across Seal Rocks and visit Nobbies Centre to learn fascinating insights about the rich marine wildlife.
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Finally, for the highlight of your tour, witness the fantastic Penguin Parade as they make their way to their burrows after merging from the waves.
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Fun fact: Male penguins often give female penguins rocks as gifts to woo them which the females then use to build their nest!
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Enjoy a guided day tour from Melbourne to three of the greatest wildlife attractions in Victoria.
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Select from ticket options to get the chance to see penguins flourishing in their natural habitat from exclusive viewing areas.
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Encounter some of Australia’s most iconic wildlife including kangaroos, koalas, tasmanian devils, wombats and more at Moonlit Sanctuary.
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Enjoy the stunning scenery of Philip Island's rugged south coast from the Nobbies Boardwalk.
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Take a seat at the Penguin Parade and see hundreds of Little Penguins make their way across the beach as they return to their burrows.
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Travel in a comfortable coach with your expert and informative guide as you are lead to all the attractions on the day's itinerary.
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Enjoy a guided day tour from Melbourne to three of the greatest wildlife attractions in Victoria.
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Select from ticket options to get the chance to see penguins flourishing in their natural habitat from exclusive viewing areas.
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Encounter some of Australia’s most iconic wildlife including kangaroos, koalas, tasmanian devils, wombats and more at Moonlit Sanctuary.
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Enjoy the stunning scenery of Philip Island's rugged south coast from the Nobbies Boardwalk.
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Take a seat at the Penguin Parade and see hundreds of Little Penguins make their way across the beach as they return to their burrows.
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Travel in a comfortable coach with your expert and informative guide as you are lead to all the attractions on the day's itinerary.
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Visit Churchill Island and see a well-preserved heritage farm as well as the abundant natural beauty surrounding the island.
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Walk the bay trails soaking in the tranquil scenery and meet friendly farm animals such as Clydesdale horses, chickens, lambs, and more.
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Relax on the deck of the popular Churchill Island Café and soak in the stellar views of Western Port Bay and the surrounding coastline.
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Upgrade to Penguin Plus or Underground Viewing for an up-close encounter–perfect for kids to learn about wildlife while watching the cute, pint-sized penguins scurry about.
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Fun fact: Churchill Island was named after the HMS Churchill, a British naval vessel that explored the waters around Phillip Island in the early 19th century.
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Visit Churchill Island and see a well-preserved heritage farm as well as the abundant natural beauty surrounding the island.
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Walk the bay trails soaking in the tranquil scenery and meet friendly farm animals such as Clydesdale horses, chickens, lambs, and more.
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Relax on the deck of the popular Churchill Island Café and soak in the stellar views of Western Port Bay and the surrounding coastline.
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Upgrade to Penguin Plus or Underground Viewing for an up-close encounter–perfect for kids to learn about wildlife while watching the cute, pint-sized penguins scurry about.
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Fun fact: Churchill Island was named after the HMS Churchill, a British naval vessel that explored the waters around Phillip Island in the early 19th century.
Pro tips to help you make a pick
The views and wildlife activity at the Nobbies Boardwalk can vary significantly with the tides. Check local tide times to plan your visit during low tide when more seals and coastal wildlife are visible.
Churchill Island has picturesque picnic spots overlooking the farm and surrounding waters. Bring your own picnic to enjoy a relaxing meal amidst nature after exploring the historic farm.
To get the best seats and avoid crowds, arrive at least an hour before sunset for the Penguin Parade.
Phillip Island is a great spot for stargazing, particularly during new moons or on clear nights. After the Penguin Parade, consider staying a bit longer to enjoy the southern stars!
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About Phillip Island
Discover Phillip Island Nature Parks, a premier wildlife destination offering immersive experiences with Australia’s native animals, from koalas to penguins. Perfect for nature enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable encounter with wildlife.
Phillip Island is home to the largest colony of Little Penguins in the world.
The island's Nobbies Centre features an interactive display simulating Antarctic conditions.
Churchill Island is Victoria’s first European agricultural site, established in 1801.
The Koala Conservation Reserve actually helps protect a declining koala population.
Phillip Island hosts Australia’s largest fur seal colony at Seal Rocks.
Why visit Phillip Island?
Plan your visit
Penguin Parade
The primary entrance to the Penguin Parade is well-marked and easily accessible, with ample parking nearby. It includes ramps and pathways designed to accommodate wheelchairs and strollers, ensuring that all visitors can comfortably reach the viewing areas.
Nobbies Centre Entrance
The Nobbies Centre has one main entrance, which is fully accessible to visitors with mobility challenges. The entrance leads you to the visitor center, where you’ll find interactive displays, a café, and access to the Seal Rocks boardwalk.
Koala Conservation Reserve Entrance
The entrance to the Koala Conservation Reserve is designed for ease of access, featuring a large parking area close to the entrance. The entrance leads directly to the visitor center and the start of the treetop boardwalks.
Churchill Island Heritage Farm Entrance
The entrance to Churchill Island Heritage Farm is located at the end of a scenic drive across a short bridge from Phillip Island. The parking area is close to the entrance, and the pathway to the farm buildings and the visitor center is flat and accessible.
Wide pathways for wheelchairs and prams, with interpretive displays at wheelchair eye height. There's an accessible-height ticketing counter as well. Wheelchair parking is available at the Churchill Island Heritage Farm as well!
The Penguin Parade visitor centre provides complimentary wheelchair access.
The Penguin Parade visitor centre provides complimentary buggy access.
You're more than welcome to bring service animals, but they must be certified by a registered authority. They must remain on designated paths and restrained by a harness or lead.