Experience the magic of watching penguins waddle from the ocean to their burrows - they are as fascinating as they are adorable!
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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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Penguin Parade from the general viewing platform
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Access to 3 Parks Pass (optional)
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Access to up-close viewing with penguin plus (optional)
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Access to the underground viewing platform (optional)
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Access to Penguins Premium viewing platform (optional)
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You can cancel these tickets up to 29 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from United Kingdom, United States, Germany and over 38 countries have loved this experienceRobin
Oct, 2024
Churchill island Farm sits on a breathtaking piece of land with gorgeous views! Loved the animals and reading about the history. The Koala Conservation Reserve gave us a chance to see koalas, wallabies and an echidna up close. Just fantastic! At the Penguin Parade, we held our breath waiting for the penguins to return to their babies. We were situated in front of the device that weighs and scans the penguins upon their return to land. It was fascinating! And we also visited the Nobbies along the way. Phillip Island is a definite must see! ❤️
Ana
Aug, 2024
The experience itself was absolutely incredible! The little penguins were incredibly cute and we were very lucky with the weather so outstanding. Having said that, the tickets experience can be improved. We had to chase our tickets and were only emailed them ah hour before the experience and only because we chased. I'm sure you guys can do better than that.
Fiona
Jul, 2024
The staff were very supportive of ensuring all visitors had places to sit and gave clear instructions about the penguin parade experience.
Julie
Jun, 2024
We loved watching the penguins arrive on the beach in their groups. Sitting with all the other people in such a pristine environment was amazing. We loved how the staff showed such pride in their jobs. Seeing this was just amazing and we all loved the uniqueness of it.Callie
May, 2024
We absolutely loved seeing the gorgeous penguins emerge and gather the courage to dash across the beach. The employees managing the event were so patient and had a tough job encouraging people to respect the penguins by not taking photos. We would have loved to have learned more about the penguins while we waited for them to arrive.
Every morning, little penguins (they're only a bit taller than bowling pins!) depart from their burrow and spend the day fishing at sea. During the course of the day, they will travel up to 20km in search of fish. After dusk, they return home and waddle across the beach in a penguin parade. It's one of the cutest displays of wildlife you will get to see. The sheer quantity of the penguins will surprise you, and you will be able to see them easily from the platform you have chosen during checkout. The best part is that the park is accessible within 90 minutes from Melbourne, and is an attraction that both adults and kids alike will enjoy!
What to bring
- You can pack a raincoat or umbrella if rain is predicted.
What's not allowed
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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.
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Big bags are not permitted. Only small carry-on bags are allowed inside.
Accessibility
- All parks are accessible by wheelchair.
Additional information
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Penguins will arrive at the coast at sunset. It is recommended to arrive approximately 1 hour prior.
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Daily business hours may change, please check the official website of each attraction before departure.
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Click here to see the estimated penguin arrival times throughout the year.
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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.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket redemption point
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.
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