Tribute paid to our Island and the World’s Rangers
Posted on 13/08/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
World Ranger Day on 31 July was a national and international event at Phillip Island Nature Parks with 3 celebrations and activities to commemorate and support Rangers around the world, including a visit from a group of Martu Rangers from Western Australia. Festivities began with a morning tea to raise awareness of the issues that Rangers around the world are facing.
View MoreNew environmental star on the horizon
Posted on 12/07/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
At the entrance to Phillip Island’s Summerland Peninsula, where three distinct landscapes meet, the new Penguin Parade visitor centre has emerged out of what was once a car park.
View MoreCommunity Embraces NAIDOC Week Celebrations
Posted on 12/07/2019 by Westernport Water, Bass Coast Shire Council and Phillip Island Nature Parks
Over 100 people attended the NAIDOC Week Celebration at the Cowes Cultural Centre based around this year’s theme of Voice. Treaty. Truth. Let’s work together for a shared future.
View MoreRespect for Cultural Land Management
Posted on 08/07/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
Phillip Island Nature Parks’ Conservation Team is working on a new project to integrate Traditional Practices into the land it is privileged to manage.
View MorePeople power creates homes for penguins
Posted on 04/07/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
People power creates homes for penguins With the opening of the Nature Parks’ exciting new Penguin Parade visitor centre now only three weeks away, people power is transforming the surrounding landscape with a mighty revegetation project to create 6.7 hectares of extra habitat and new homes for over 1,400 Little penguins.
View MoreKoala joey joy
Posted on 01/07/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
Phillip Island Nature Parks is delighted to announce the addition of a baby koala (joey) at the Koala Reserve, the first to be born at the Reserve since 2014.
View MoreNAIDOC Week
Posted on 01/07/2019 by Nature Paks on behalf of Bass Coast South Gippsland Reconciliation Group
Bass Coast Reconciliation Network is proud to support NAIDOC Week and walk in truth through an exciting event program that features the talents and achievements of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community.
View MoreCape Barren Geese study commences
Posted on 28/06/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
Phillip Island Nature Parks is supporting a ground-breaking collaborative research project to investigate the impact of Cape Barren geese on forage crops and renovated pasture on Phillip Island.
View MoreThe penguins are counting down
Posted on 27/06/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
Phillip Island’s iconic Penguin Parade, one of Victoria’s most popular tourist attractions, is now just four short weeks away from opening the doors to its exciting and visually breathtaking new visitor centre.
View MoreHappy Feet in a Hostile World?
Posted on 11/06/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
Penguins are one of the most iconic taxonomic groups of wild animals, in the same league as polar bears, humpback whales, orangutans, and giant pandas. Despite their broad public appeal, penguin populations face a wide range of threats.
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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.