Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade Tickets | Melbourne
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Highlights

  • Behold Australia’s spectacular penguin parade at Phillip Island Nature Parks, home to the largest colony of Little Penguins in the world. Witness the adorable seabirds make their way home from viewing platforms and boardwalks. Enjoy the parade of hundreds of Little Penguins on the beach
  • Catch the Penguin Parade from different vantage points
  • Learn more about the penguins and the nature reserves on Phillip Island

Your Experience

How to Use Your Voucher

  • Please print the e-voucher sent to your email
  • How to Use

Includes/Excludes

  • Phillip Island Nature Parks admission ticket
  • Includes
  • Tips
  • Insurance
  • Other expenses not mentioned above
  • Guided tour service
  • Pick-up service
  • Excludes

Validity Period

  • The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration

Reminders

In case of delays caused by traffic, weather, or other force majeure factors resulting in the cancellation of some itinerary attractions, please contact customer service. We will arrange a partial refund for you

  • Travellers are strongly advised to prepare warm outdoor clothing (e.g. hat, gloves, waterproof jacket and pants) and sunscreen

Confirmation email will be sent within 2 business days. Please note that the date you select does not represent the actual available date; KKday will contact you for rescheduling in the event that your selected date is unavailable

Please be sure to log in to KKday's webpage or app 24 hours before your tour date to confirm any changes; we will leave a message to inform you about the latest itinerary details. KKday will not be responsible for any loss resulting from personal negligence

What You Can Expect

5 hour(s)

Duration

1 Day

Activity Time

Activity Itinerary

Activity Photos

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Watch the Little Penguins waddle home as the sun sets
Watch the Little Penguins waddle home as the sun sets
Get a great vantage point for the show
Get a great vantage point for the show
Penguins Plus Underground Viewing brings you to eye level
Penguins Plus Underground Viewing brings you to eye level
See the world's largest Little Penguin colony make their way back to their burrows
See the world's largest Little Penguin colony make their way back to their burrows

Itinerary of the Day

Itinerary Info

Purchase Notice

  • Please note that refunds will not be granted to lost, damaged, or partially used tickets
  • Please note that the operating hours are subject to change, please refer to the official website for more information

What You Can Expect

Set off from Melbourne and make your way southeast to Phillip Island.

Watch the fascinating Penguin Parade, one of the most famous attractions at Phillip Island Nature Park. See over two hundred adorable Little Penguins waddle their way from the ocean to their burrows while you bask in the warm glow of the sunset. You can enjoy the incredible view from an elevated platform, too!

Don’t miss this chance to see the most wonderful phenomenon on Phillip Island.

To extend your stay, look for Phillip Island Nature Parks’ 4 Parks Pass to visit all four attractions: Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Reserve, Antarctic Journey at the Nobbies, and Churchill Island!

Important Info

Penguins arrive at sunset each evening. Please refer to the official website for the daily penguin arrival timeFor General Viewing, ticket holders must arrive at least 1 hour before the penguin arrival timePlease book as early as possible as this tour is very popularPlease note that your booking can only be confirmed after paying; rescheduling or full refunds will be granted in the event that your selected date is unavailablePlease refer to the official website for the latest information*Important Notice* Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, 5 April 2026. Please note that penguins will be returning approximately one hour earlier, with an expected arrival time of around 6:45 pm.

  • Images courtesy of Tourism Australia.

Experience Location

  • From 5 April 2026 to 4 October 2026, the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre will be open daily from 12:00 PM.
  • Christmas Day: Open from 2:00 PM until close.
  • By car: Follow the Monash Freeway (M1) and take Phillip Island Link Rd. (B420) at M420. Head for San Remo then cross the bridge to reach Phillip Island
  • By V-Line bus: Depart from Melbourne Southern Cross bus station. Transfer at Koo Wee Rup Station and get off at Cowes Station on Phillip Island. It would take approx. 2 - 3 hrs depending on the congestion condition (please refer to V-Line website for detailed information: www.vline.com.au)
  • Start Time
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Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Phillip Island Nature Parks admission ticket
  • Phillip Island Nature Parks admission ticket
  • Includes
  • Tips
  • Tips
  • Insurance
  • Insurance
  • Other expenses not mentioned above
  • Other expenses not mentioned above
  • Guided tour service
  • Guided tour service
  • Pick-up service
  • Pick-up service
  • Excludes
  • Phillip Island Nature Parks admission ticket
  • Phillip Island Nature Parks admission ticket
  • Includes
  • Tips
  • Tips
  • Insurance
  • Insurance
  • Other expenses not mentioned above
  • Other expenses not mentioned above
  • Guided tour service
  • Guided tour service
  • Pick-up service
  • Pick-up service
  • Excludes

Must Know

  • In case of delays caused by traffic, weather, or other force majeure factors resulting in the cancellation of some itinerary attractions, please contact customer service. We will arrange a partial refund for you
  • In case of delays caused by traffic, weather, or other force majeure factors resulting in the cancellation of some itinerary attractions, please contact customer service. We will arrange a partial refund for you
  • Travellers are strongly advised to prepare warm outdoor clothing (e.g. hat, gloves, waterproof jacket and pants) and sunscreen
  • Travellers are strongly advised to prepare warm outdoor clothing (e.g. hat, gloves, waterproof jacket and pants) and sunscreen
  • Confirmation email will be sent within 2 business days. Please note that the date you select does not represent the actual available date; KKday will contact you for rescheduling in the event that your selected date is unavailable
  • Confirmation email will be sent within 2 business days. Please note that the date you select does not represent the actual available date; KKday will contact you for rescheduling in the event that your selected date is unavailable
  • Please be sure to log in to KKday's webpage or app 24 hours before your tour date to confirm any changes; we will leave a message to inform you about the latest itinerary details. KKday will not be responsible for any loss resulting from personal negligence
  • Please be sure to log in to KKday's webpage or app 24 hours before your tour date to confirm any changes; we will leave a message to inform you about the latest itinerary details. KKday will not be responsible for any loss resulting from personal negligence

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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