Collaboration key for the survival of Phillip Island’s threatened species
Phillip Island Nature Parks conservation efforts are paying dividends, with a new report showing the protection and survival of threatened species going from strength to strength.
Lights out for shearwater seabird migration success
Phillip Island Nature Parks is enlisting the help of local businesses and communities to protect short-tailed shearwater chicks on their first migration north.
Board of Management Update – February & March 2024
The Phillip Island Nature Parks Board met on 29 February and 21 March 2024 at the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre, encompassing both a formal meeting and a planning day with…
Silver lining for rescued little penguin
A little penguin found malnourished on the beach has been identified as one of the oldest penguins ever seen at the Phillip Island mega-colony.
New Bandicoot Discovery Tour at Churchill Island for nature lovers
Phillip Island is famous for its 40,000 little penguins, and now tourists can experience the island’s nocturnal nature party for the first time, with a new Eastern barred bandicoot tour.
Visitor numbers surge in a record run of sell-out summer nights
Phillip Island Nature Parks has experienced its strongest tourist season in years, with a record run of almost three weeks of sell-out nights for Victoria’s much-loved Penguin Parade this summer.
Path upgrade to Cowes-Rhyll Trail underway
A 700m stretch of the popular trail between Cowes and Rhyll will be upgraded to a shared use path for pedestrians and bicycles, as work continues to establish an important…
Hopes for more fledglings, as new research uncovers what makes little penguins resilient
More little penguins are attempting a rare second clutch this breeding season, fuelling hopes it could improve breeding outcomes and significantly boost the number of fledglings at Phillip Island’s iconic…
Phillip Island community rally together to reduce road toll on wildlife
Wildlife Victoria and Phillip Island Nature Parks are working alongside Bass Coast Shire Council and the Department of Transport and Planning to reduce the wildlife road toll on Phillip Island.
Nature Parks Board Update – December 2023
The Phillip Island Nature Parks’ Board met on 5 December on Phillip Island at the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre for its final meeting for 2023.