Groundbreaking Partnership to Protect Sacred Deen Maar (Lady Julia Percy Island)
A new research partnership will protect Deen Maar (also known as Lady Julia Percy Island), a sacred island and important wildlife site off the coast of Port Fairy.
Phillip Island Nature Parks Welcomes New General Manager Conservation
Experienced conservation leader Shael Martin has joined Phillip Island Nature Parks as the new General Manager Conservation.
Bass Coast Volunteer Expo to Showcase Community Spirit
Bass Coast community groups will come together under the one roof to showcase their organisations and attract local volunteers who want to learn new skills and make a difference where…
Applications open for Community Giving Program
Applications for the Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Giving Program open from 1 March until 31 March 2026 offering support for local not-for-profit, volunteer, community and school groups across Bass…
Have your say on a future vision for the Summerland Peninsula
Phillip Island Nature Parks is seeking further feedback from the community for the development of the Summerland Peninsula Master Plan.
Board of Management Update – December 2025
This month, the Phillip Island Nature Parks Board met on 9 December for its regular meeting, followed by two important advisory committee sessions on 10 December – the Reconciliation Advisory…
Phillip Island Nature Parks celebrates one million visitors this year
A record number of sell-out nights at the world-famous Penguin Parade has seen Phillip Island Nature Parks celebrate its one millionth visitor across its attractions this year.
Sharing Our Shores: Community encouraged to take action to protect nesting birds this summer
Local communities are being urged to help safeguard threatened hooded plover shorebirds and short-tailed shearwaters to give them the best chance of survival this breeding season.
Team of conservation dogs expanded to keep Phillip Island fox-free
Phillip Island Nature Parks in partnership with the Penguin Foundation has expanded its team of highly trained conservation detection dogs as part of its efforts to keep the island fox-free…
Board of Management Update – October 2025
The Phillip Island Nature Parks Board met on 22 October 2025 on Phillip Island (Milawul). The Board warmly welcomed its interim Chair, Michaela Salvato.




