Phillip Island Penguin Parade tickets

See the world’s only wild penguin parade!

• Everything you get: Access to the 1.8 km boardwalk, visitor centre, and general viewing platform at the Penguin Parade.
• Wildlife encounters: Little penguins, wallabies, Cape Barren geese, eastern bandicoots.
• Why choose this: Watch 1,000+ little penguins up close and support their colony’s future.
• Upgrades: Upgrade to the 3 Parks Pass to enjoy the Penguin Parade plus entry to Koalas and Churchill Island Heritage Farm, or choose the Penguins Express Afternoon Day Tour from Melbourne for a convenient full-day experience.

Inclusions #

• Entry to Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park

• Access to boardwalk and visitor center

• Access to general viewing platform

• Penguins Express Afternoon Day Tour from Melbourne (if option selected)

3 Parks Pass (if option selected)

• Entry to Koala Conservation Reserve (visit anytime within 6 months of purchase)

• Entry to Churchill Island (visit anytime within 6 months of purchase)

Inclusions #

• Full-day tour in AC bus or private car to Phillip Island

• Round-trip Melbourne transfers

• Shared AC bus or private car transfers (based on option selected)

• English-speaking guide

• Visit to Brighton Beach boxes

• Entry to Phillip Island National Park, Nobbies Visitor Center, Nobbies Lookout

• Entry to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

• Entry to Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park

• Access to boardwalk and visitor center

• Access to general viewing platform

Exclusions #

• Food and drinks (available to purchase onsite)

• Headphones

Inclusions #

• Entry to Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park

• Access to boardwalk and visitor center

• Access to general viewing platform

• Entry to Koala Conservation Reserve

• Entry to Churchill Island

Ride the Puffing Billy and see the Penguin Parade—all in one seamless day with coastal views and wildlife encounters.

• Everything you get: Puffing Billy steam train ride from Belgrave to Emerald, Penguin Parade entry, round-trip Melbourne transfers, hotel pickup from meeting point, air-conditioned coach travel, and a professional English-speaking guide.
• Why choose this: See two top Victoria sights in one day—steam train ride & penguin parade—with expert guide and easy Melbourne transfers.

Inclusions #

• Puffing Billy steam train ticket (Belgrave to Emerald)

• Entry to Phillip Island Penguin Parade

• Return transfers from Melbourne CBD

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off from meeting point

• English-speaking professional guide

• Air-conditioned coach transport

Exclusions #

• Food and drinks (lunch and dinner at own expense)

• Gratuities

• Personal expenses

Phillip Island Cape Woolamai Morning Cruise

• Tip: During the cruise, stand at the bow for the best chance to spot dolphins riding the waves, but bring a windbreaker as it gets breezy.
• This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.
• Guests prone to motion sickness are recommended to bring along appropriate medicine.
• For the passengers’ safety, the front deck (bow) is restricted to people over 1 meter tall

Nature Parks Penguin Parade

• Tip: After the cruise, stop by San Remo for the midday pelican feeding before heading to the Penguin Parade—locals say it’s a hidden highlight of the are
• Penguins arrive at sunset each evening, with typical arrival times ranging from 8:30 to 9pm in summer (Dec–Feb), 7 to 8pm in autumn (Mar–May), 5:15 to 6pm in winter (Jun–Aug), and 6:30 to 8pm in spring (Sep–Nov). It is recommended to arrive approximately 1 hour prior.
• 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.
• You can see penguins all year round, regardless of the weather. The Penguin Parade is outside, so pack a raincoat or umbrella if rain is predicted.
• All parks are wheelchair accessible.
• Please note: On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, both Churchill Island and the Koala Conservation Sanctuary will open 2 hours later than usual, at 12pm. If you’re planning a morning visit, be sure to adjust your itinerary.

Inclusions #

Phillip Island Cape Woolamai Morning Cruise

• 1-hour Cape Woolamai morning cruise

• Wildlife spotting and bird watching

• Tea & coffee with cake

• Expert local commentary

Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade

• Penguin Parade from the general viewing platform

3 Parks Pass (if option selected)

• Entry to Koala Conservation Reserve

• Entry to Churchill Island

Exclusions #

Phillip Island Cape Woolamai Morning Cruise

• Hotel transfers

Inclusions #

• Full or half-day tour to Phillip Island (based on option selected)

• Round-trip transfers from Melbourne

• English-speaking guide

• Entry to Phillip Island National Parks, Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rocks Lookout

• Entry to Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park

• Access to boardwalk and visitor center

• Access to general viewing platform

Penguins Plus (if option selected)

• Access to Penguins Plus viewing platform

• Closest penguin pathway viewing

• Limited-capacity beachfront stand

Exclusions #

• Food and beverages (available to purchase onsite)

• Headphones

Inclusions #

• Full-day tour to Philip Island

• Round-trip transfers from Melbourne

• English-speaking guide

• Entry to Healesville Sanctuary

• Entry to Point Grant & The Nobbies

• Entry to Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park

• Access to boardwalk and visitor center

• Access to general viewing platform

Inclusions #

• Full-day tour of Philip Island

• Round-trip transfers from Melbourne

• English-speaking guide

• Entry to Brighton Beach

• Entry to Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park

• Entry to Point Grant & The Nobbies

• Entry to Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park

• Access to boardwalk and visitor center

• Access to general viewing platform

Penguins Plus (if option selected)

• Access to Penguins Plus viewing platform

• Closest penguin pathway viewing

• Limited-capacity beachfront stand

Underground Viewing (if option selected)

• Access to underground viewing platform

• Eye-level penguin encounters

• Weatherproof indoor platform

Exclusions #

• Food and drinks (available to purchase onsite)

Inclusions #

• Entry to Churchill Island

3 Parks Pass (if option selected)

• Entry to Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park

• Penguin parade from general viewing platform

• Entry to Koala Conservation Reserve

Penguins Plus (if option selected)

• Access to Penguins Plus viewing platform

• Closest penguin pathway viewing

• Limited-capacity beachfront stand

Underground Viewing (if option selected)

• Access to underground viewing platform

• Eye-level penguin encounters

• Weatherproof indoor platform

Inclusions #

• Entry to Koala Conservation Reserve

3 Parks Pass (if option selected)

• Entry to Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park

• Penguin parade from general viewing platform

• Entry to Churchill Island

Penguins Plus (if option selected)

• Access to Penguins Plus viewing platform

• Closest penguin pathway viewing

• Limited-capacity beachfront stand

Underground Viewing (if option selected)

• Access to underground viewing platform

• Eye-level penguin encounters

• Weatherproof indoor platform