Parks

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

Name: Phillip Island 3 Parks Pass: Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Reserve & Churchill Island
Start: 2025-01-23T20:00:00
End: 2025-01-23T21:00:00
Location: Phillip Island

Eiffel Tower seen from a Seine River cruise boat in Paris, France.

Visitors observe koalas in their natural habitat at Phillip Island Conservation Reserve, Australia.

Koalas resting in trees at the Conservation Reserve, Phillip Island Nature Parks, Australia.

Visitors interacting with horses at Churchill Island farm, Melbourne, Australia.

Explore Philip Island Nature Parks, Victoria's top wildlife spot with access to attractions like the Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation, and Churchill Island.

Highlights

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!

Inclusions

Access to the Koala Conservation Centre
Access to Churchill Island
Penguin Parade viewing
Penguin plus viewing (optional)
Underground viewing (optional)

cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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Christopher

5/5

Jan, 2025

Ticketing was very easy and simple! All was perfect on the day, even purchased a few months beforehand! The experiences in all activities was awesome!

Vincent

5/5

Jan, 2025

The 3 park option allowed us to get a great day on the Island with our overseas visitor. Churchill Island , koala sanctuary and of course the penguins. We also went to the knobbies the GP race track and Cowes. All excellent.

Vic

5/5

Dec, 2024

The busiest time of the year on the island was so much easier to navigate with pre booked multi tickets and supporting conservation projects is a clear winner

Andrea

5/5

Dec, 2024

Loved how close we got to see the penguins. The staff were awesome and helpful. Wish people would listen to the staff and not take photos.

Stalder

4/5

Dec, 2024

It was easy to purchase tickets. On the other hand, it just showed one last date in December and the next one available only on January 7th, 2025. That's how we understood this would be the last chance in 2024.

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Your experience

Just 90 minutes from Melbourne, discover Victoria's wildlife haven with this all-in-one pass! Witness penguins, koalas, seals, and wallabies in their natural habitats across 3 parks.

March of the Penguins

Philip Island is home to the world's largest penguin colony. Watch the amazing seabirds waddle home to their burrows from the ocean from viewing platforms and boardwalks. Maybe you'll even get a wave from a friendly penguin!

Koala kingdom

Stroll about tree-top boardwalks to watch koalas in their natural habitat. Walk through the woodlands and notice a multitude of birds, wallabies, and echidnas. With a variety of family-friendly activities in store for you, this is a great way to explore the lush native bushland and admire Australian wildlife in its natural element.

Island exploration

Wide-open spaces and ample fresh air let you wander Churchill Island in utter peace. Historical grounds and farming activities make up most of the island. Hike or bike along the beautiful bay trails, stopping to admire the wildlife from the bird-watching huts or unwind on one of the many relaxing decks. Feeling peckish? Grab a cup of coffee at one of the cafés. Want to go all in? Try your hand at blacksmithing, cow milking, sheep shearing, whip cracking, and more.

Operating hours

Churchill Island

Monday	10:00 AM - 04:30 PM	last entry 04:00 PM
Tuesday	10:00 AM - 04:30 PM	last entry 04:00 PM
Wednesday	10:00 AM - 04:30 PM	last entry 04:00 PM
Thursday	10:00 AM - 04:30 PM	last entry 04:00 PM
Friday	10:00 AM - 04:30 PM	last entry 04:00 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM - 04:30 PM	last entry 04:00 PM
Sunday	09:00 AM - 04:30 PM	last entry 04:00 PM

Phillip Island Penguin Parade

Monday	05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday	05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday	05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Thursday	05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Friday	05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Saturday	05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Sunday	05:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Koala Conservation Reserve

Monday	10:00 AM - 05:30 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Tuesday	10:00 AM - 05:30 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Wednesday	10:00 AM - 05:30 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Thursday	10:00 AM - 05:30 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Friday	10:00 AM - 05:30 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM - 05:30 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Sunday	10:00 AM - 05:30 PM	last entry 05:00 PM

Know before you go

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.