Second chance for rescued bandicoot joey
A tiny Eastern barred bandicoot found abandoned in a Cape Woolamai backyard has received a clean bill of health and been released back to the wild.
Loud vessel noise affects fur seal behaviour: study
A new study has identified that airborne vessel noise can affect the behaviour of Australian fur seals at their largest colony near Phillip Island, and recommended better protections.
Board of Management Update – September 2024
The Phillip Island Nature Parks Board met on the 24 September 2024 for its regular board meeting.
Board of Management Update – August 2024
The Phillip Island Nature Parks Board met on the 29 August 2024 for its regular board meeting.
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Visitation Surges
Visitors to Phillip Island’s world-famous Penguin Parade surged by 30 per cent last financial year back to levels prior to COVID-19 restrictions.
Landmark study to reintroduce bush stone-curlew to Phillip Island
A dozen bush stone-curlews from Mt Rothwell Sanctuary will be reintroduced to Phillip Island (Millowl) in August, with hopes the new program will cast a lifeline to the critically endangered…
Board of Management Update - June 2024
The Phillip Island Nature Parks Board met on the 27 June 2024 for its regular board meeting.
Phillip Island Nature Parks Visitor Numbers Double As Recovery Continues
The Phillip Island Nature Parks recently published 2022-23 Annual Report shows the call for nature-based tourism experiences is flourishing, as the business continues to recover from the pandemic.
Penguin Parade Boardwalk Upgrade Underway
With the departure of short-tailed shearwaters and temporary fencing installed, works are now well underway at the iconic Penguin Parade, thanks to a $5 million upgrade through the State Government’s…
Board of Management Update – May 2024
The Phillip Island Nature Parks Board met on the 30 May 2024 for its regular board meeting.