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Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade Entry

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Watch Little Penguins dash across the sand at sunset with a visit to the Penguin Parade. The explore the boardwalks after dark to see, smell and hear Little Penguins in the colony returning home to their burrows, greeting neighbours and their chicks. While you’re here, make sure you keep an eye out for other local residents including Swamp Wallabies, Eastern Barred Bandicoots, Cape Barren Geese and Short-tailed Shearwaters. Every visit to the Penguin Parade protects nature for wildlife. It means the Nature Parks rangers can revegetate and maintain Little Penguin habitat for penguins and visitors to enjoy. You can choose from two viewing options at the Penguin Parade. Penguins Plus provides a more intimate experience with a smaller capacity and located right beside our main penguin highway from the ocean. General Viewing has excellent views of the Little Penguins waddling up the beach and into the colony.
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About Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade Entry
About Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade Entry
Witness little penguins waddling across the sand at sunset. Tourists can explore the boardwalks after dark to see, smell, and hear the little penguins in their colony returning to their burrows, greeting their neighbours and chicks. Every visit helps conserve nature for wildlife, allowing park rangers to plant trees and care for the little penguins' habitat.
Why Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade Entry is a must
An extraordinary opportunity to observe little penguins returning home at sunset up close. Every visit helps support the conservation of nature and local wildlife. Other local residents such as Swamp Wallabies, Eastern Barred Bandicoots, Cape Barren Geese, and Short-tailed Shearwaters can also be spotted.
Top things to do at Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade Entry
Watch the little penguin parade as they waddle across the sand back to their burrows at sunset. Explore the boardwalks after dark to see, smell, and hear the little penguins. Choose between two viewing options: Penguins Plus for a more intimate experience with smaller capacity, and General Viewing for excellent views.
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Know Before You Go
Allow extra travel time if visiting between mid-December to late January, during long weekends, school holidays, or other peak periods, as traffic can be very heavy.