Nobbies Centre
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Take care when driving on Phillip Island especially at dawn, dusk and at night when wildlife is most active. To report injured wildlife, call Wildlife Victoria on (03) 8400 7300. |
Delays expected: If you are visiting between late December and the end of January, please allow extra time for your visit and parking, and carpool where possible.
Visit the Nobbies Centre and take a stroll along the boardwalks to soak up breathtaking coastal views.
Gaze out over the Bass Strait while enjoying sustainably caught, MSC certified seafood, or opting for a burger, fresh salad, cake or ice cream. We also pride ourselves on our delicious coffee.
Café open
Daily 10 am – 6 pm
Ben & Jerry's open 10 am – 6 pm
Opening hours
To help protect the abundant wildlife that calls the Summerland Peninsula home, we close access to the roads leading to the Nobbies Centre before sunset each night.
Daily 10 am – 6 pm
Café open
Daily 10 am – 6 pm
Ben & Jerry's 10 am – 6 pm
Visiting the penguins? Check our penguin arrival calendar to see what time the Penguin Parade starts throughout the year.
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The Nobbies Centre:
1320 Ventnor Road, Summerlands Victoria, 3922
How to get there?
By car: Phillip Island is located 90 minutes' drive from Melbourne. Allow a further 20 minutes from the bridge to get to the Penguin Parade. Free car parking on site.
By bus: Public transport is limited on Phillip Island. V-line operates a bus to Phillip Island’s main town, Cowes, from Southern Cross Station in Melbourne city.
Please note that the V-line bus does not go to the Nobbies.
By taxi: Contact Phillip Island Taxis on 03 5952 2200 to arrange transfers on Phillip Island.
Tours and Transport: Contact a Visitor Information Centre in Melbourne or on Phillip Island for tours and transport options
We are committed to offering an accessible and inclusive experience at the Nobbies Centre, and have a range of facilities for people of all abilities and sensory needs.
Visitors with Mobility needs
- Ramped access throughout the Nobbies Visitor Centre
- Wide external boardwalks with ramp access down to blowhole (1 in 14 gradient)
- Raised tactile lift buttons at an accessible height
- Both cafe levels accessible via ramp access
- Wide internal pathways for prams and wheelchairs
- Disabled toilet facilities
- Interpretive displays and experiences at wheelchair height
Visitors with Sensory needs
- We are a certified sensory-inclusive site for with professionally trained staff
- Sensory bags available, equipped with noise-cancelling headphones, fidget tools and verbal cue cards - these can be checked out for free by leaving an ID with our staff
- Weighted lap pads available - these can be checked out for free by leaving an ID with our staff
- Headphone Zones and Designated Quiet Areas
Visitors with Assistance animals
Phillip Island Nature Parks welcomes visitors who use assistance animals certified by a registered authority. Assistance animals must remain on designated paths and restrained by a harness or lead.