Tours and Tickets to Experience Penguin Parade

The Penguin Parade at Phillip Island is famous for its little penguins (also known as fairy or blue penguins), specifically their evening arrival from the ocean to their colony at Summerland Beach. There are platforms and boardwalks for an easy viewing experience of the world's largest little penguin colony.

The Penguin Parade at Phillip Island begins every evening at sunset and typically lasts around an hour. Look on the visitor center’s website for time estimates. You should arrive an hour early to get settled and not miss any of the action.

No, photography and videography are prohibited at the Penguin Parade in Phillip Island. Penguins can be sensitive to bright or unusual light. The visitor center at Philip Island aims to ensure that the penguin colony can and will continue.

While you can visit the Penguin Parade throughout the year, the best time to go is in the summer months of December to February. Not only does this time of year offer warm weather and later viewing hours, this is the season when you get to see baby penguins.

Yes, seating is available at the Penguin Parade. Your choice of seating depends on the ticket you purchase. Seating options range from general viewing stands to up-close viewing platforms and underground viewing facilities. Seating options have limited capacity. If the general viewing stands are full, standing room is available.

While there are no restrictions on bringing food or drink to the Penguin Parade, you do need to be responsible for your trash. Offering food or drink to the animals is prohibited. You can buy food at the café and restaurant near the visitor center if you don't bring anything.