Guided Penguin Tour
Phillip Island Nature Park - Phillip Island
Cost: |
A$210 (2 Passengers) |
Duration:
Valid for 01APR25-31MAR26: 2 hour.
Departure Days:
Daily.
Departure Time:
Operating hours: 10:00am to late evening. Penguin Parade begins at sunset. Recommended to arrive approximately 1-2 hours before sunset.
Departure Point:
Phillip Island Nature Park.
Pickup:
Not included.
Dropoff:
Not included.
Meals:
- Not included.
Not Included:
- Transportation.
On Request
Cost: |
A$210 (2 Passengers) |
Inclusions:
Valid for 01APR25-31MAR26:
- Guided tour through the penguin colony
- Beachfront viewing stand for the penguin parade
Itinerary:
Valid for 01APR25-31MAR26:
Join our Guided Penguin Tour at Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade.Journey through the penguin colony, enjoying commentary via your personal headset. Watch the penguins emerge from the water and make their march across the beach from your beachfront viewing platform. Tour concludes approximately 1 Hour after commencement, at departure point.
Child Policy:
Valid for 01APR25-31MAR26:
Penguin Parade General Viewing, Penguins Plus, Underground Viewing, Churchill Island, Koala Guided Tour, Koala Conservation Reserve:
Infant: 0-3 years inclusive - free of charge.
Child: 4-15 years inclusive - child rates apply.
Guided Penguin Tour and Penguin Discovery tour, Penguins Premium:
Infant: 0-11 years inclusive - not catered for.
Child: 12 years and older - adult rates apply.
Ultimate Tour - Penguin Parade:
Infant: 0-15 years inclusive - not catered for.
Child: 16 years and older - adult rates apply.
Important Information:
Valid for 01JAN25-31MAR26:
General Park Information:
- The boardwalk leading to the Penguin Plus and Penguin Discovery Platforms will no longer be accessible to general admission ticket holders wishing to view penguins as they return from the beach. This change is necessary to address safety concerns due to increased visitor numbers at our premium platforms, Penguin Discovery, Penguin Plus and Underground. The area of the boardwalk near the restrooms and up the hill will remain open to all visitors.
- Additionally, the new Shearwater Boardwalk is open to all visitors. This new boardwalk offers a spacious viewing area for guests to observe the penguins returning to their burrows.
Valid for 13OCT25-26MAR26:
General Park Information:
- The Nobbie centre will be closed from 13 October 2025 to 26 March 2026 for building works. Visitors can stop at the nearby Penguin Parade Visitor Center which is open from 12pm daily for Cafe and access to public facilities
Valid for 16DEC25-31MAR26:
- The Nobbies boardwalks and car park are open.
- On the way to soak up the views at the spectacular Nobbies boardwalks, visitors can stop in at the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre, open from midday each day, for a range of retail and café options, and to access bathroom facilities. Public toilets are also available at the Penguin Parade car park.
- The Boulevard (Southern Road), running along the South coast of the Summerland Peninsula, between the Nobbies and the Penguin Parade, remains open for moving traffic (no parking). To ensure the site is structurally safe, further critical repair works are being undertaken on the building from October 2025 through to March 2026.
- The Nobbies Centre will remain closed while planning is underway for the updated Summerland Peninsula Master Plan. As part of this, Phillip Island Nature Park are seeking the views of the community, visitors, and key stakeholders on the future of the Nobbies site. Phillip Island Nature Park want to ensure any further investment in the Nobbies facility helps to achieve the community’s long-term aspirations for this site.
~~ 16-Dec-2025 to 31-Mar-2026~~Valid for 16DEC25-31MAR26:
- The Nobbies boardwalks and car park are open.
- On the way to soak up the views at the spectacular Nobbies boardwalks, visitors can stop in at the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre, open from midday each day, for a range of retail and café options, and to access bathroom facilities. Public toilets are also available at the Penguin Parade car park.
- The Boulevard (Southern Road), running along the South coast of the Summerland Peninsula, between the Nobbies and the Penguin Parade, remains open for moving traffic (no parking). To ensure the site is structurally safe, further critical repair works are being undertaken on the building from October 2025 through to March 2026.
- The Nobbies Centre will remain closed while planning is underway for the updated Summerland Peninsula Master Plan. As part of this, Phillip Island Nature Park are seeking the views of the community, visitors, and key stakeholders on the future of the Nobbies site. Phillip Island Nature Park want to ensure any further investment in the Nobbies facility helps to achieve the community’s long-term aspirations for this site.Valid for 01APR25-31MAR26:
Please note
- Video and photography is not permitted at the Penguin Parade.
- Children must be 12 years and above, and accompanied by an adult
- Tour conducted in English
- This is an open-air attraction.
- Please come prepared with appropriate protection for sun, rain, windy and/or cold weather conditions.
- Only credit card and touchless transactions available onsite – cash is not accepted.
On Request
