Island Wide, Along the Tide – a Marine Debris Event
Posted on 18/12/2018 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
Volunteers and holiday makers will come together on beaches across Phillip Island to tackle the issue of marine debris at Island Wide, Along the Tide – a Marine Debris Event on Saturday 12 January 2019.
View MoreChurchill Island comes alive to Ocean Sounds
Posted on 17/12/2018 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
The Highland cows, Clydesdale horses, sheep, eastern barred bandicoots, and other animals of Churchill Island will be relaxing to the sounds of some of Australia’s most exciting musical acts in January when the Ocean Sounds Music Festival comes to the island.
View MoreIsland Glamping Getaways
Posted on 03/12/2018 by
Whether it’s an island getaway with the family you’re after, or perhaps something a little more intimate with that special someone, Churchill Island’s new glamping experiences are bound to tick all the boxes.
View MoreThe cat's out of the bag
Posted on 19/11/2018 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
Phillip Island Nature Parks’ researchers have revealed some of the findings from their recent domestic cat tracking study, and there were a few surprises in store for some unsuspecting owners about the secret lives of their cats.
View MoreLiving with Wildlife
Posted on 09/11/2018 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
The days are getting longer, the weather is changing, and the island is starting to come alive with all the activity that spring brings with it. There is plenty of action within our local wildlife community, and living with such a diverse range of wild species, we can all make ourselves aware of what to expect, and how to help.
View MoreSTEM Sisters impress with research findings
Posted on 31/10/2018 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
Three groups of young women from Leongatha Secondary College and Wonthaggi Secondary College recently presented the findings of their research projects into Victoria’s fur seal population to a panel of professionals as part of a Gippsland STEM Sisters program.
View MoreScience on the Move to Phillip Island
Posted on 19/10/2018 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
Engage both your body and your mind on Phillip Island this summer as Questacon’s Science on the Move exhibition challenges visitors to discover principles of light; music and sound; human biology; ecology and the environment; and so much more.
View MorePhillip Island Nature Parks Board Update – September 2018
Posted on 19/10/2018 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
The Phillip Island Nature Parks Board met on Thursday 27 September to discuss a range of important issues and opportunities and the highlights of this meeting are outlined below.
View MoreBarb Martin Bushbank re-opens to the public
Posted on 21/09/2018 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
The Barb Martin Bushbank will be re-opening to the public for retail sales on Wednesday 3 October, following a temporary closure to allow for extensive upgrades to the indigenous nursery’s facilities.
View MoreVolunteers add value for Visitors
Posted on 21/09/2018 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
If you’ve been out to the Nobbies recently or visited the boardwalks at the Koalas, you may have also come across some of Phillip Island Nature Parks’ newest brigade of volunteers doing their bit to help the island’s visitors enjoy their time here, and leave with more than just a photo.
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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.