Our Community
Phillip Island Nature Parks is a self-funded organisation that manages 1805 hectares of crown land across Phillip Island. We are committed to partnering with our community to protect nature for wildlife. If you live locally or are a regular visitor to Phillip Island, we invite you to take part in the conversation and get involved in any way you can.
Locals Pass
The Nature Parks Locals Pass is your annual ticket to the Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Reserve and Churchill Island, providing great member offers & discounts.
Community News
Find out when local community events are happening and read updates on projects here.
Community Committees
Our community committees provide an important two-way flow of information between the local community, stakeholders and the Nature Parks Board.
Infrastructure Projects Updates
Read about the current projects and maintenance being conducted by Phillip Island Nature Parks
Our Reconciliation Action Plan
Our commitment and determination to recognise and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is reflected in our, Reconciliation Action Plan.
Phillip Island National Surfing Reserve
Phillip Island National Surfing Reserve recognises the outstanding surf along the shores of Phillip Island together with the long rich surf culture and history associated with those waves, that date back to the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Phillip Island is the proud home of Victoria's only National Surfing Reserve which was dedicated on Saturday 16 March 2013 for the surfers of yesterday, today and tomorrow.
The Reserve’s motto is Share, Respect, Preserve and it is made up of four sites along Phillip Island’s coast: Cape Woolamai, Smiths Beach, Summerland and Cat Bay.
Some breaks are significant for their exceptional waves, and others for their history and importance in providing safe breaks for teaching the surfers of the future. Phillip Island is also special for its Aboriginal and natural values and all surfers must play a role in protecting these.
Download the 2018 National Surfing Reserve Book
Download the National Surfing Reserve Brochure & Map
Surfing Team sChallenge Competition Rules
For hard copies of these, please email community@penguins.org.au
Community Working Group
Our community was instrumental in establishing the Surfing Reserve. Since its establishment, this dedicated group has worked to promote and protect the reserve and its values. The group is made up of representatives from Phillip Island Nature Parks, Bass Coast Shire Council, Phillip Island Boardriders Club, Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Plastic Free Phillip Island and community members.
The group also develops and maintains an archive of Phillip Island’s surfing history dating back to the 1920s. 
- New members are always welcome, please email community@penguins.org.au for more information on getting involved.
- Keep in touch on Facebook (Phillip Island NSR), Instagram (Phillipislandnsr) and Twitter (NSR_PI)
Eastern barred bandicoot sightings
Would you like to help us track and monitor the growing Eastern barred bandicoot population on Phillip Island? Use this portal to tell us where and when you saw one.
Beach washed penguins
Help us monitor the health of Phillip Island's coastal bird populations by reporting any birds you find washed up on beaches through this portal.
Welcome to the Phillip Island Nature Parks local plant nursery, Barb Martin Bushbank
Barb Martin Bushbank supplies an array of native plants, many of which have been locally sourced and grown, for the local community to plant in their gardens. With wildlife habitat disappearing at an alarming rate, you can help provide the natural environment wildlife needs to thrive, by sourcing your backyard plants from us.
- Download the Barb Martin Bushbank Planting Guide for tips on planting your native garden
- Download the Barb Martin Bushbank Native Plant Nursery Price List
- Download the Barb Martin Bushbank Plant List
Barb Martin Bushbank Native Plant Nursery details:
- Email: barbmartinbushbank@penguins.org.au
- Phone: 0427 897 448
- Barb Martin Bushbank Address: 1810 Phillip Island Road, Phillip Island
- Opening Hours: 9am-3pm Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
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Read the Conservation News and Know Your Nature Parks updates here.