Phillip Island Penguin Parade

Wildlife watching Summerlands, Victoria, Australia
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What to expect

The Phillip Island Penguin Parade is home to the largest little penguin colony in the world. Visitors can experience the magic of watching these amazing seabirds waddle home from the ocean to their burrows from viewing platforms and boardwalks. The place offers a wide variety of activities suitable for all ages, including general viewing, Penguins Plus, Underground Viewing, and guided tours. The Penguin Parade is a great place for families to visit, with options for self-guided experiences or guided tours led by knowledgeable rangers. Every visit to the Penguin Parade supports vital research, education, and conservation projects that ensure the native habitats thrive into the future for both wildlife and all to enjoy

Plan your family visit to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade with these blog insights 👇

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Guide to Phillip Island Penguin Parade with Kids

Guide to Phillip Island Penguin Parade with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We watched flocks of penguins come to shore and then run to their burrows sometimes in their hundreds

Highlights: The kids loved the interactive area, and we enjoyed the Penguin Plus experience ✨

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Things to do on Phillip Island with Kids

Things to do on Phillip Island with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We watched thousands of Little Penguins make landfall and the clumsily run for their burrows all over the nature park

Highlights: The kids found this both impressive and amusing ✨