Phillip Island Fairy Penguin Parade

Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade

www.penguins.org.au
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(5K) · Park in Summerland, Australia
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Just 90 minutes from Melbourne and home to the Penguin Parade! We are a world leading, not-for-profit ecotourism and conservation organisation.

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Feb 3, 2025
The Ultimate Adventure Tour at the Penguin Parade is a truly one-of-a-kind experience! It’s a private and intimate way to see the adorable little penguins up close, each with their own unique persona…Full review by Jordan G
Jan 22, 2025
We bought very expensive tickets Discovery tour and they did not let us do this tour but only a general tour because supposedly we were late but the Discovery tour had not yet departed. The guy at th…Full review by lolotru
Jan 22, 2025
I hadn’t been to the penguins for 20 years so looked forward to taking overseas guests to this global event.We made the mistake of getting there an hour earlier than needed.Arriving half an hour befo…Full review by Brian B
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Inside the Philip Island Nature Park is a natural reserve set aside for the dwelling of largest colony of smallest penguins found nowhere el…
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Hi. We are a family group of 6 across 3 generations coming at Easter. I am completely confused about the differences …
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Hi. We are a family group of 6 across 3 generations coming at Easter. I am completely confused about the differences between the tickets. My eldest child has autism and so no tolerance of people blocking his view or making too much noise around him if he's trying to concentrate on something so I am concerned about the large loud crowds and how that could detract from the experience. So I would like an option that means smaller groups. He also has adhd meaning he struggles to sit still so also would like an option that allows us to move around between different viewing areas and definitely wouldn't want to be indoors only. Can someone please add a bit more colour to the ticket option descriptions to help me choose? Thank you.
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Both their General Viewing & Penguin Plus tickets are outdoor. The crowd are asked to be quiet and respectful, but there will be some noise around when the penguins emerge from the …
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Both their General Viewing & Penguin Plus tickets are outdoor. The crowd are asked to be quiet and respectful, but there will be some noise around when the penguins emerge from the sea waters. It will be difficult to maintain social distancing, as depending on the day, it can get packed, even in the Penguin Plus tickets. Underground Viewing tickets, as the name suggests, will be underground and indoor, which I won't recommend as it could be claustrophobic for your kid. It will be best to speak to the organizers directly so that they can address your requirement and recommend the best tickets for you. I can see that they have the following night tours: Guided Ranger Tour, Ultimate Adventure Tour, and Family Wildlife Tour (Available Fri & Sat through the school holidays). These might be better, but as I said earlier, it's best to speak to them.
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Do I need to book a tour to see the penguin parade or can I just drive myself?
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U can drive by urself. U need tickets. Tour is not necessary.
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Hi. We came to Australia on short notice and have not booked the Penguin view. Is there any chance of getting a family …
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Hi. We came to Australia on short notice and have not booked the Penguin view. Is there any chance of getting a family ticket for the 30th of December? Many thanks.
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we booked the day of our tour...worth calling!
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Will be there in Aug. Which pass to buy if I hope to keep warm - underground view or vip tour?
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Personally, even though in open area, I will choose Penguin plus viewing tickets. The reason is because you are in special area which you can see the penguin swimming from the …
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Personally, even though in open area, I will choose Penguin plus viewing tickets. The reason is because you are in special area which you can see the penguin swimming from the sea, landed on the beach and walking towards the area where you sit then they’re waddling to go to their nest. Best seats in this area is when you go straight to the end and on your right where you sit in front of hills with stones. Choose the 2nd lowest platform to be able to see the penguins swimming from the sea towards the beach. The lowest one is blocked by a small hills. I suggest to wear warm long sleeves, jackets (wind proof) to keep you warm & buy rain coat if raining. Rain coats from the gift shop cost AUD$15 for 5 pcs. The rain coat also help to block the wind and keep warm. If underground viewing area you can keep warm but you won’t be able to see the penguins landed on the beach and you only can see them when they are waddling towards their nests.
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Hi im planning to visit philip island with my 2yr old daugter but the thing is i dont drive, i try to ask and email the site but it …
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Hi im planning to visit philip island with my 2yr old daugter but the thing is i dont drive, i try to ask and email the site but it said i need to set my own transport to go there ..can anyone tell me how and where to catch the transport going there and can i buy the ticket passes in there or do i need to book online.its my first time to t travel so i really need a little bit of an extra info. And help so it would be easier for me and not be lost.im from melbourne all i know is the flinders st area..Can anyone help me with my inquiry.thank you in advance😊
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