Just 90 minutes drive from Victoria's capital city Melbourne, Phillip Island offers breathtaking natural beauty and plenty of attractions for nature-lovers. Don't miss the famous Penguin Parade and the chance to see more incredible Australian wildlife on the country's rugged, windswept southern coast.

It's well worth spending a few nights to really enjoy the island experience, from koala tree-top walks and boat tours out to seal colonies, to great food and outstanding surf. So grab a coffee, smile with Phillip Island's little penguins, and discover more about the beautiful place they call home.

Highlights

Penguins at Phillip Island Nature Park, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Little Penguin race, Phillip Island Nature Parks (1:12)

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Watch the hilarious race call of the Little Penguin Parade by the BBC's Andrew Cotter, of Olive and Mabel fame.
Seals on Seal Rocks, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Phillip Island Nature Parks (1:53)

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Explore the forests and beaches of Phillip Island, where all kinds of native animals hop, crawl, climb and swim their way through breakfast lunch and dinner.
Penguin Parade at Phillip Island Nature Park, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Little Penguins, Michaela Strachan highlights (6:09)

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Watch the Little Penguin parade and listen to commentary highlights from television reporter and presenter Michaela Strachan.
Penguin parade, Phillip Island Nature Park, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Little Penguins, Ray Mears commentary (4:56)

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Listen to naturalist Ray Mears explain the Little Penguin parade during the live feed from Phillip Island.

Animal highlights

Phillip Island, Victoria

Phillip Island Touring Route

Road trips & itineraries
Explore the magnificent coast, visit the Grand Prix circuit and see little penguins and other curious creatures in an easy day trip from Melbourne.
Humpback whale, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Whale watching

Wildlife
Visit Phillip Island for the chance to see humpback whales, southern right whales and orcas as they migrate to the warmer waters off Queensland.
Koala, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Koalas

Wildlife
Get off the beaten track and meet Phillip Island's resident koalas or get up close and personal at dedicated conservation locations around the region.
Penguins at Phillip Island Nature Park, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Penguins

Wildlife
Meet the island's famous penguins and experience that electrifying moment as you spot the first one emerge from the sea and waddle along the beach.
Seal Rock, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Seals

Wildlife
Let Phillip Island's resident fur seals entertain you with their playful behaviour as they frolic, frisk and feed on their Seal Rocks home.
Bird life at Philip Island, Victoria, Australia

Bird life

Wildlife
Greet mutton birds on their journey from Alaska, see rare wading birds and lunch alongside pelicans during your Phillip Island stay.
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