New Penguin Parade Celebrated
Posted on 14/10/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
The opening of the new Penguin Parade visitor centre was celebrated in style with a party for all ages on Sunday 13 October.
View MoreNew Island home for one of Victoria's rarest mammals
Posted on 12/10/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks and Zoos Victoria
A native Victorian mammal, perilously close to extinction, has this week been given a new safe haven for its growing population. In a multi-agency operation over two days, around 50 Eastern Barred Bandicoots are now starting a new life on French Island, in Western Port Bay south-east of Melbourne.
View MoreShearwaters have made their way home to Phillip Island
Posted on 08/10/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
The Short-tailed Shearwaters have started appearing back on their summertime home of Phillip Island after their 12,000km journey from their northern hemisphere feeding grounds near Alaska.
View MoreParty at the Parade - FREE community event!
Posted on 06/10/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
On Sunday 13 October, Phillip Island’s Little penguins host their first penguin party to celebrate their new homebase at the new, award-winning Penguin Parade visitor centre.
View MoreMake a Difference by Volunteering with the Nature Parks
Posted on 06/10/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
Phillip Island Nature Parks is currently recruiting for Visitor Experience volunteers who would be based at Churchill Island, the Koala Reserve and the Nobbies boardwalks, with the aim of enhancing the experience of visitors from across Australia and around the world.
View MoreNature Parks Board update – August & September 2019
Posted on 04/10/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
The Phillip Island Nature Parks Board met in August and September to discuss a range of important issues and opportunities and the highlights of these meetings are outlined on the following screen.
View MoreHyundai Australian SUP Titles
Posted on 03/10/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
The Hyundai Australian SUP Titles presented by SAE Group will call Phillip Island home this October as the top paddlers in the country head to the wave-rich region.
View MoreNature Parks and SETFIA putting Bins on Boats
Posted on 25/09/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
Phillip Island Nature Parks, in partnership with the commercial fishing sector championed by the South East Trawl Fishing Industry Association (SETFIA), has received $44,000 from the Victorian Government, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Biodiversity Response Planning (BRP), to put “Bins on Boats”. This project aims to reduce the amount of marine debris accidentally released from fishing vessels in South-East Australia, often resulting in the entanglement of marine mammals.
View MoreEastern Barred Bandicoots – Four years on
Posted on 19/09/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
Phillip Island Nature Parks’ researchers marked the four year anniversary of the release of Eastern barred bandicoots (EBBs) onto Churchill Island during one of their regular visits to monitor the population of this endangered marsupial.
View MoreFamily fun these School Holidays
Posted on 18/09/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
The shortest day of the year is long gone, spring has sprung, and Phillip Island Nature Parks is delivering a great range of activities to keep the family busy during these school holidays.
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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.