Our Community
Get involved, news and information
Welcome. We are committed to partnering with our Island Community and hope you enjoy these pages.
Our Island News and Events
Find out what’s happening across the Nature Parks, including the release of our latest plans, community events and information on the great value Locals Pass.
Community Committees and Minutes
Our community committees provide an important two-way flow of information between the local community, stakeholders and the Nature Parks Board.
Our Island Community
Phillip Island Nature Parks is a not for profit organisation – We are committed to partnering with our Island Community.
Reconciliation and recognition
We walk together, we work together. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work and learn, the Bunurong people. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future.
Barb Martin Bushbank
The Barb Martin Bushbank Native Plant Nursery has reopened to the public after receiving significant upgrades.
National Surfing Reserve
Phillip Island National Surfing Reserve recognises the outstanding surf along he shores of Phillip Island together with the long rich surf culture and history associated with those waves, that date back to the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Our Locals Pass
Join our Nature Parks Community and visit all year round with our Locals Pass.
All Bass Coast Shire Residents are eligible for the pass which offers unlimited entry for 12 months into the Nature Parks’ four major attractions:
The Phillip Island Penguin Parade is one of Australia's most popular wildlife attractions - perfect for a family holiday or getting back to nature.
Experience wild koalas in their natural habitat and stroll through Aussie bushland at our environmentally sustainable Centre dedicated to koala conservation.
Step back in time... meet the farm animals, relax in the cafe, enjoy the water views, stroll amongst heritage buildings and lovely gardens.
Located only 5 minutes from the Penguin Parade and overlooking the wild water of Bass Strait, the FREE Nobbies Centre showcases Australian fur seals and the unique marine life in our Southern Oceans.