Phillip Island Penguin Parade
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Watch Little Penguins dash home across the sand at dusk at Phillip Island Nature Parks' Penguin Parade. Explore boardwalks after dark to see, smell and hear these penguins in the colony, greeting neighbours, partners and their chicks. While you wander, keep an eye out for resident wildlife including Swamp Wallabies, Eastern Barred Bandicoots, Cape Barren Geese and Short-tailed Shearwaters.
Every visit to the Penguin Parade protects nature for wildlife. Visitors support Phillip Island Nature Parks vital research, education and conservation projects that ensure Phillip Island's native habitats thrives into the future for both wildlife and us to enjoy.
Book a tour to have a private ranger guide sharing conservation stories and penguin information with you, or opt for the self-guided viewing and enjoy the free interactives inside the visitor centre.
Facilities
- Carpark
- Non Smoking
- Family Friendly
- Restaurant
- Shop / Gift Shop
- Bar
- Coach Parking
- Interpretive Centre
- Public Toilet
- Cafe
- Kiosk
- Food and Refreshments
- Picnic Area
- Conference/Convention Facilities
- Interactive Centre
Other
- COVID Clean Practicing Business
- COVID Safe
- ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
- Respecting Our Culture (ROC) Certified by Ecotourism Australia
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- National Trust
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
- Free Wifi
- Nature & Wildlife
Accessibility
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.