Experience some of Phillip Island’s best attractions and wildlife experiences with a Phillip Island Nature Park Pass. Within arm’s reach of Melbourne, the island offers visitors an enjoyable, wildlife-loving day out of the city. Combine all of these attractions into one affordable pass and save your wallet while exploring Victoria’s wildlife playground.
A Phillip Island Nature Park Pass provides you with entry to the region’s most popular sites including the Penguin Parade, Koala Reserve, Churchill Island, the Antarctic Journey or a 1.5 hour Adventure Eco Boat Tour. Choose your own adventure with a 4 Park Pass or 5 Park Pass available.
Phillip Island Nature Parks provides a unique educational experience for everyone to enjoy - so grab your park passes online today!
How It Works
- Please select your Penguin Parade date of visit when purchasing the a ticket. Entry to the other attractions is valid for six months from the Penguin Parade visit date
- For the EcoBoat Express Tour included in 5 Parks Pass, please call the operator to book in advance to avoid disappointment (The operator's contact details will be printed on your voucher)
Inclusions
4 Parks Pass
- Penguin Parade single entry
- Koala Reserve single entry
- Churchill Island single entry
- Antarctic Journey at the Nobbies Centre single entry
5 Parks Pass
- Penguin Parade single entry
- Koala Reserve single entry
- Churchill Island single entry
- Antarctic Journey at the Nobbies Centre single entry
- 1.5 Hour Adventure Eco Boat Tour
Exclusions
- Transport between attractions
Highlights
- Penguin Parade - Witness the natural spectacle of the world’s smallest penguins arriving home at sunset each evening. Watch the penguins emerge from the waves then waddle across the sand to the safety of their burrows
- Koala Reserve - Explore the treetop boardwalks to see koalas in their natural habitat
- Churchill Island - Step back in time, explore the heritage and tranquil scenery of Churchill Island
- Antarctic Journey - Immerse yourself in the fun-filled, virtual world of Antarctica at the Nobbies Centre
- 1.5 Hour Adventure Eco Boat Tour (5 Parks Pass only) - Explore the rugged coastline up close on the Wild Oceans EcoBoat Tours
- Combine attractions and save
Time
Penguin Parade
- Penguins arrive at sunset every night of the year. Click here for the penguin arrival time calendar to help plan your visit
Koala Reserve
- 10am to 5pm daily (excluding dates below)
- 10am to 5:30pm daily from 1 February to first Saturday in April
- 10am to 5:30pm daily from first Sunday in October to 24 December
- 2pm to 5:30pm 25 December (Christmas Day)
- 10am to 6pm daily from 26 December to 31 January
Churchill Island
- 10am to 5pm daily from 28 January to 30 April
- 10am to 4.30pm daily from 1 May to 31 July
- 10am to 5pm daily from 1 August to 24 December
- 2pm to 5pm 25 December (Christmas Day)
- 10am to 6pm from 26 December to 27 January
Antarctic Journey at Nobbies Centre
- Open from 10am and closes approximately 2 hours before sunset each day
- The Nobbies Centre itself closes approximately 1 hour before sunset each day to protect the native wildlife
Adventure Eco Boat Tour
- 3pm departure daily year round
- 5pm departure daily from October to April (excluding 26 December to 5 January)
- 1pm departure daily from 26 December to 5 January
Location
- Penguin Parade: 1019 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands, Victoria 3922
- Koala Reserve: 1810 Phillip Island Road, Phillip Island, Victoria 3923
- Churchill Island: 246 Samuel Amess Drive, Churchill Island, Newhaven 3925
- Adventure EcoBoat Tours: 11/13 The Esplanade, Cowes 3922
- Nobbies Centre: 1320 Ventnor Road, Summerlands Victoria, 3922
Additional Information
- Penguins arrive at sunset every night of the year. Click here for the penguin arrival time calendar to help plan your visit, and arrive 1 hour prior to penguin arrival time. Penguin Parade duration is 50 minutes from the time the first penguin crosses the beach
- If visiting during School holidays, Summer or Easter it is essential to book ahead to reserve your place
- Photography is NOT permitted at the Penguin Parade
- There is a 10-20 minute drive between attractions
- Phillip Island Nature Park is approximately a 90 minute drive from Melbourne
- All EcoBoat Participants must be minimum 4 years of age
- All EcoBoat Participants must be minimum 100cm tall
- EcoBoat Passengers with back, neck, hip, shoulder or heart conditions, those who are pregnant or who have injuries/conditions that may cause a risk to their health are advised to not do these tours, or do so at their own risk - eligibility of passengers to participate in the tour is at the discretion of the Captain who has the right to refuse passage
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of entry
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
Emily Jolly
Phillip Island Nature Parks
At Phillip Island you can see the world’s smallest (and cutest) penguins in the wild, take a virtual journey to Antarctica at the Nobbies, see koalas from treetop boardwalks and take a step back in time at a heritage farm!.
“Get to the Penguin Parade viewing area a little earlier to secure your spot closer to where the penguins come up to the sand dunes around sunset.”
