Penguin Parade
Penguins arrive at sunset every night of the year. View our penguin arrival calendar to check what time that is during your visit. We suggest you arrive one hour beforehand.
Can’t make it for penguin viewing at sunset?
The Penguin Parade Visitor Centre is open from 10am daily (2pm on Christmas Day). Drop by and explore the interactive displays.
Koala Conservation Centre
The Koala Conservation Centre is open:
- 10am to 5pm daily (April to end of daylight savings)
- 10am to 5:30pm daily (daylight savings)
- 10am to 6pm (Boxing Day to end of summer school holidays)
- Opens 2pm on Christmas Day.
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Churchill Island Heritage Farm is open 10am to 5pm daily. Opens 2pm on Christmas Day.
Daily farming activities:
11.00am Cow milking
1.00pm Wagon rides (weather permitting)
2:10pm Cow milking
2.30pm Blacksmith demonstration
3.00pm Working dogs
3.15pm Sheep shearing
3:30pm Whip cracking & boomerang throwing (weather permitting).
Nobbies Centre
Summer: 11am – approx. 8pm
Autumn: 11am – approx. 5pm
Winter: 11am – approx. 4pm
Spring: 11am – approx. 6pm
The Nobbies area is closed one hour before sunset each day to protect the native wildlife.
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.