Penguin Parade
Take a waddle on the wild side
Take a waddle on the wild side and see wild penguins at the world-famous Penguin Parade, Phillip Island - only 90 minutes from Melbourne.
"Experience the magic of little penguins returning home at sunset to one of the largest penguin colonies in Australia"
Activities
Discover the great range of self-guided viewing options or choose one of our ranger-guided tours at the Penguin Parade.
Prices and Bookings
Buy tickets to the Penguin Parade and explore the range of bundled options available for other Phillip Island Nature Parks' attractions.
Opening Times
Penguins arrive at sunset every night of the year. View the penguin arrival time calendar to help plan your visit.
Address and transport
We're located 90 minutes drive from Melbourne, and 20 minutes from the bridge to Phillip Island, but please allow extra travel time during busy holiday periods.
Accessibility
The Penguin Parade offers multiple viewing options accessible for wheelchairs, and also offers wide pathways and parking for prams.
Photography
We're sorry! No photography is permitted at the Penguin Parade to protect the penguins.
Penguin Parade app
Download our free smartphone and tablet app to discover more about the penguins, including burrow cam, image gallery, games and individual penguin statistics straight to your device the moment a penguin crosses a research weighbridge.
Adopt-a-Penguin
Adopt a penguin today and help support vital little penguin conservation, research and education activities.
Penguin Burrow Camera
Tune in to our LIVE penguin burrow camera for a unique look inside a penguin home. Who's at home today?!
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