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Phillip Island Penguin Parade

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Watch little penguins dash home across the sand at dusk at Phillip Island' world-famous Penguin Parade. Explore boardwalks after dark to see, smell and hear these penguins in the colony, greeting neighbours, partners and their chicks. While you wander, keep an eye out for resident wildlife including swamp wallabies, Eastern barred bandicoots, Cape Barren geese and short-tailed shearwaters.
Phillip Island Nature Parks
Underground Viewing
Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade Underground Viewing
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Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade Visitor Centre
Phillip Island Nature Parks
Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
Every visit to the Penguin Parade protects nature for wildlife. Visitors support Phillip Island Nature Park vital research, education and conservation projects that ensure Phillip Island's native habitats thrive into the future for both wildlife and all to enjoy.

Book a tour to have a private ranger guide sharing conservation stories and penguin information with you or opt for the self-guided viewing and enjoy the free interactives inside the visitor centre.
Information

Website

www.penguins.org.au/attractions/penguin-parade

Address

1019 Ventnor Road, Ventnor, Victoria, 3922

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