- Address: Phillip Island Nature Park, 1019 Ventnor Road, Ventnor 3922, Australia
- Hours: Penguins arrive daily at sunset
Phillip Island
For most visitors to Victoria, Phillip Island means one thing – penguins! People have been coming here for decades to watch the little penguins return from their day at sea as dusk falls over Summerland Beach during what is known as the Penguin Parade. The sight of the little penguins waddling along the beach to their burrows is utterly priceless.
Along with the Penguin Parade, Phillip Island is also home to a wildlife park filled with wallabies and kangaroos. Seals and dolphins frolic at the Nobbies Centre, while koalas doze in the native bushland of the Koala Conservation Centre. The boardwalks here catch the best views of the sleepy marsupials from up in the treetops. There’s also a heritage farm to visit on nearby Churchill Island.
Practical Info
Phillip Island is 140 km (86 miles) south-east of Melbourne, and a popular summer holiday spot for vacationing Melburnites. The Penguin Parade is held at Summerland Beach, on the westernmost tip of dolphin-shaped Phillip Island.
Phillip Island is accessed by bridge from San Remo on the mainland, either by car or bus. You can also catch a ferry to Cowes on Phillip Island from Stony Point on the Mornington Peninsula.
Tours & Tickets
Phillip Island 3 Park Pass: Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre and Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Make the most out of your visit to Phillip Island with this 3-park pass, the best value for checking out three of the island’s top attractions: the Penguin ... Read more
Location: Phillip Island, Australia
Duration: Flexible
Phillip Island: Penguins, Koalas and Kangaroos Day Tour from Melbourne
See penguins, koalas and kangaroos on a day trip to Phillip Island, Melbourne's wildlife wonderland and holiday island. Visit a wildlife park to get up close ... Read more
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Duration: Varies
Melbourne Super Saver: Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island plus Melbourne Attraction Pass
Travel along the Great Ocean Road, see Phillip Island's little penguins and visit your favorite Melbourne city sights! This super saver combines Melbourne's ... Read more
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Duration: Varies
Phillip Island Little Penguins Parade Evening Tour
Travel from Melbourne to Phillip Island to watch hundreds of little penguins emerge from the surf to return to their burrows for the night. Marvel at the ... Read more
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Phillip Island Penguin Small Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
See all the world class attractions of Phillip Island in one day on this small group eco tour from Melbourne. Get up close to koalas and other Australian ... Read more
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 9 - 12 hours
2-Day Great Ocean Road, Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island Tour from Melbourne
Soak up the natural beauty of Australia’s coast as you spend two days visiting the highlights of the Great Ocean Road, Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island. ... Read more
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 2 days (approx.)
Melbourne Super Saver: City Sightseeing Tour plus Phillip Island Penguin Parade
See the best of Melbourne and its surrounding highlights on this super saver that combines two must-do tours at a saving of 20%! After a 3-hour city ... Read more
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Duration: Valid for 2 days over a 7-day period
4-Day Melbourne Tour: City Sightseeing, Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island
Experience the best of Melbourne on this four-day hotel and tour combo, with plenty of free time (on your own) so you can sample Melbourne’s cafe and ... Read more
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 4 days (approx.)
Phillip Island Ultimate Penguin Eco Tour or Skybox Experience
Want the best penguin viewing opportunities in Australia? Take the Penguin Eco Tour for a premium penguin experience that offers a personalized, intimate ... Read more
Location: Phillip Island, Australia
Duration: 1.5 - 2.5 hours
2-Day Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory Tour from Melbourne
Discover the natural beauty of Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory National Park on this two-day small-group tour from Melbourne. Get back to nature with ... Read more
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 2 days (approx.)
