Phillip Island Community News & Updates
Find out first when your local community events are happening, get updates on the wildlife that share your beaches, bushlands and wetlands, and be involved in discussions on all things nature.
Phillip Island (Millowl) Wildlife Plan
Phillip Island’s wildlife is an important part of the community’s identity and economy. Wildlife experiences on the Island generate jobs and evenue and are a major attraction for visitors.
Where can I walk my Dog?
Phillip Island’s beaches and reserves are for everyone to enjoy. We are lucky to be able to visit many of these areas with our dogs.
Surf Beach Sunderland Bay Biodiversity Project
In order to protect significant coastal vegetation and cultural heritage in this area from the impacts of rabbits, the construction of a rabbit-proof fence in conjunction with a rabbit control program and targeted revegetation/restoration will be occurring.
Little Penguins update
For the last month penguins have been busy nest building and courting.
Penguin Parade Boardwalks and Viewing Stands Redevelopment
In 2022, Nature Parks was successful in a grant application as part of the Regional Tourism Investment Fund for $5 million to construct a new boardwalk, creating a new and improved looped experience at the Penguin Parade.
Future-Proofing Little Penguin Habitat
To protect the Summerland Peninsula from the threats of bushfire, flammable vegetation in this area is being removed in order to increase the amount of penguin habitat and create green firebreaks.
Sensory Inclusive Destination, Phillip Island
Phillip Island (Millowl) is set to become the first tourist town in Australia to officially become ‘sensory inclusive’
Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club (WBSLSC)
Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club (WBSLSC) environs management plan
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.