Penguin Parade Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Penguin Parade. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Penguin Parade & Wildlife Encounters Eco-Tour From Melbourne

• Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour From Melbourne

• Phillip Island Penguin and Koala Highlights Day Trip From Melbourne

• Small-Group Phillip Island Afternoon Day Trip From Melbourne

• Phillip Island & Penguin Parade Afternoon Eco-Tour From Melbourne

General admission tickets to the nightly Penguin Parade on Phillip Island cost AU$33 for adults (over 16 years) and AU$16.50 for children (4 to 15 years). Family tickets, including two adults and two children, cost AU$82.50, while children under 4 can visit for free.

Yes, the Penguin Parade is worth visiting. It's Phillip Island's most popular attraction, and for good reason—it's an opportunity to watch the world's largest colony of little penguins in action. Prebook tickets for the sunset "parade" on Summerland Beach to avoid disappointment, as the viewing area often fills up fast. If you're visiting from Melbourne, consider booking a guided day tour with the Penguin Parade and round-trip transportation included.

Per one customer who booked the Penguin Parade & Wildlife Encounters Eco-Tour From Melbourne, "This tour was an incredible way to experience Australia's unique wildlife in one day. Feeding wallabies at Moonlit Sanctuary was a special highlight, and the coastal stops at Cape Woolamai and The Nobbies offered stunning ocean views. The evening Penguin Parade was truly magical, watching hundreds of little penguins waddle ashore is something I'll never forget. The guide was knowledgeable, the schedule was well-paced, and the entire day ran smoothly. Highly recommended for nature lovers and anyone wanting an authentic Australian wildlife experience."

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.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Penguin Parade. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions on Phillip Island:

• Nobbies Centre

• Moonlit Sanctuary

• Koala Reserve (Koala Conservation Centre)

• Cape Woolamai

• Churchill Island

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions on Phillip Island.