— What You Can Expect —
Set off on a wildlife adventure like no other at Phillip Island! Immerse yourself in an authentic farm experience at Churchill Island Heritage Farm. Meet Australia's local animals in close quarters, and learn all about the farming culture in the country. Admire the charming scenery, feed the goats, and catch a live sheep shearing show.
Take a walk on the wild side in Koala Conservation Reserve. Make your way through treetop boardwalks and encounter cuddly koala bears in their natural habitats. Hike along forest trails, and keep your eyes peeled for other local wildlife—such as wallabies, echidnas, and over eighty bird species.
Lastly, make your way to the beach to see the world's largest colony of Little Penguins! See the adorable seabirds, the smallest penguins in the world, waddle back to their burrows at sunset during the iconic Penguin Parade. See the big picture from the General Viewing Platform, or get up close and personal in Penguins Plus.Explore the best that Phillip Island has to offer all while learning about environmental conservation and making a minimal impact on this one-of-a-kind ECO Advanced Certified experience!If your time is limited and only wish to see the penguin parade, please look for [Eco Tour] Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade Tickets
*Important Notice* Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, 5 April 2026. Please note that penguins will be returning approximately one hour earlier, with an expected arrival time of around 6:45 pm.
— Attraction Schedules —【Latest Schedule Info|APR — OCT 2026】• Koala Conservation Reserve:
- 5 Apr – 20 Apr 2026: 10:00 am–5:30 pm (last entry 5:00 pm);
- 21 Apr – 4 Oct 2026: 10:00 am–5:00 pm (last entry 4:30 pm)• Churchill Island:
- 5 Apr – 4 Oct 2026: 10:00 am–4:30 pm (weekdays), 9:00 am–4:30 pm (weekends, last entry 4:00 pm)
• Penguin Parade Visitor Centre:
Open daily from 12:00 pm (5 Apr – 4 Oct 2026)
Koala Conservation Reserve• Wander the two treetop boardwalks for superb up-close koala viewing
- Tree Top Koala Boardwalk: 800m loop – 20 minutes – easy
- Tree Top Woodland Boardwalk: 600m loop – 20 minutes – easy • Explore the six hectares of Australian bushland on the easily accessible trails• Look out for wallabies, echidnas, and colourful native birds• Uncover the amazing lives of koalas with the interactive displays in the new visitor centre• Learn more about what community groups like the Friends of Koalas or Barb Martin Bushbank are doing to help local wildlife
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
• Blacksmithing: 10:30 am• Cow milking: 2:00 pm• Sheep shearing: 2:30 pm• Working dogs show: 2:45 pm• Whip cracking: 3:00 pm
Penguin Parade• Around 8:00 pm in the summer season• Around 6:00 pm in the winter season• Please refer to the official website for more detailed information • Travellers are advised to arrive at their viewing area one hour before sunset