Phillip Island Pinguine

Penguin Parade

www.penguins.org.au
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Just 90 minutes from Melbourne and home to the Penguin Parade! We are a world leading, not-for-profit ecotourism and conservation organisation.

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Jan 7, 2025
Not worth the time and effort. No cancellation policy after payment. No pictures allowed, we were given QR codes to download promotional pictures (?), sitting on cold bench for 2 hours to watch abou… Full review by DAVID F
Dec 30, 2024
Was here for Dinner first of all. I had the Fish and Fries which was good and then the walk down to the stands for the parade which was good to see but for me not a must do and back to the centre and… Full review by wahaejock
Dec 29, 2024
Much too crowded to enjoy properly with queues everywhere. The penguins are so cute but cameras were everywhere putting them as risk. Full review by Gwenda2024
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Inside the Philip Island Nature Park is a natural reserve set aside for the dwelling of largest colony of smallest penguins found nowhere el…
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Hi. We are a family group of 6 across 3 generations coming at Easter. I am completely confused about the differences …
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Hi. We are a family group of 6 across 3 generations coming at Easter. I am completely confused about the differences between the tickets. My eldest child has autism and so no tolerance of people blocking his view or making too much noise around him if he's trying to concentrate on something so I am concerned about the large loud crowds and how that could detract from the experience. So I would like an option that means smaller groups. He also has adhd meaning he struggles to sit still so also would like an option that allows us to move around between different viewing areas and definitely wouldn't want to be indoors only. Can someone please add a bit more colour to the ticket option descriptions to help me choose? Thank you.
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Firstly, I understand your concerns as we too have a child with ASD. All the penguin viewing is out doors The centre that you access the beach from is very spacious and open and the …
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Firstly, I understand your concerns as we too have a child with ASD. All the penguin viewing is out doors The centre that you access the beach from is very spacious and open and the boardwalks to the beach are fairly wide. We visited the main viewing area which is a downward stepped concrete & bleacher style stand. The wildlife hosts address the crowd to explain what to expect, give some education about the penguins and request people to be quiet, respectful and not to use flash photography as the penguins are quite timid. If you arrive early, the crowds should be minimal through the centre and along the boardwalk and you will be able to choose a position on the stands that is best suited to your family’s needs. I would recommend calling or emailing an enquiry to the centre before you book to ask your questions and choose the best ticketing option. I’m sure they answer similar questions regularly and will be able to give helpful advice. The other option is researching a location on the island to see the penguins come home in the wild, with zero cost and less crowds as this is not the only place you can see them. If I were returning, that’s what I would do but I hate tourist attractions and am a regular off grid camper.
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Do I need to book a tour to see the penguin parade or can I just drive myself?
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According to the FAQs on their website, it's advisable to book your tickets for the Penguin Parade: "Do I need to book my tickets? Get in early! We recommend you pre-book your …
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According to the FAQs on their website, it's advisable to book your tickets for the Penguin Parade: "Do I need to book my tickets? Get in early! We recommend you pre-book your visit at any time of year to ensure you don't miss out. This is especially important during peak periods such as the December and January Summer Holidays, School Holidays, Easter and long-weekends, and special celebrations such as Chinese New Year, when it is essential to pre-book your tickets to the Penguin Parade to avoid missing out. Bookings are essential all year round for our ranger guided tours, Penguins Plus and Underground Viewing."
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Hi. We came to Australia on short notice and have not booked the Penguin view. Is there any chance of getting a family …
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Hi. We came to Australia on short notice and have not booked the Penguin view. Is there any chance of getting a family ticket for the 30th of December? Many thanks.
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we booked the day of our tour...worth calling!
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Will be there in Aug. Which pass to buy if I hope to keep warm - underground view or vip tour?
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Personally, even though in open area, I will choose Penguin plus viewing tickets. The reason is because you are in special area which you can see the penguin swimming from the …
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Personally, even though in open area, I will choose Penguin plus viewing tickets. The reason is because you are in special area which you can see the penguin swimming from the sea, landed on the beach and walking towards the area where you sit then they’re waddling to go to their nest. Best seats in this area is when you go straight to the end and on your right where you sit in front of hills with stones. Choose the 2nd lowest platform to be able to see the penguins swimming from the sea towards the beach. The lowest one is blocked by a small hills. I suggest to wear warm long sleeves, jackets (wind proof) to keep you warm & buy rain coat if raining. Rain coats from the gift shop cost AUD$15 for 5 pcs. The rain coat also help to block the wind and keep warm. If underground viewing area you can keep warm but you won’t be able to see the penguins landed on the beach and you only can see them when they are waddling towards their nests.
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Hi im planning to visit philip island with my 2yr old daugter but the thing is i dont drive, i try to ask and email the site but it …
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Hi im planning to visit philip island with my 2yr old daugter but the thing is i dont drive, i try to ask and email the site but it said i need to set my own transport to go there ..can anyone tell me how and where to catch the transport going there and can i buy the ticket passes in there or do i need to book online.its my first time to t travel so i really need a little bit of an extra info. And help so it would be easier for me and not be lost.im from melbourne all i know is the flinders st area..Can anyone help me with my inquiry.thank you in advance😊
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Melbourne to Phillip island is approx 2 hour plus drive, just depends upon traffic. i think you may be best to arrange a proper tour on the area out of melbourne, i am sure they …
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Melbourne to Phillip island is approx 2 hour plus drive, just depends upon traffic. i think you may be best to arrange a proper tour on the area out of melbourne, i am sure they have servicing doing this to phillip island. getting to phillip island, i am tipping you could also catch train from flinders st, and get out at Cranbourne station, then i am sure there is a bus service from Cranbourne to Phillip island. if you drove straight from Cranbourne to Phillip island, is around one hour, but the bus may take longer as it stops along the way. if the bus drops you in township of Cowes on Phillip Island, you still need to get out to the phillip island reserve which is approx 20 minutes out of the main township of cowes, not sure if bus runs out to their, but maybe a local once does, you really need to go by car to this place to get around
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