Don’t just come for the penguin parade at sunset, here’s how to spend a full day out at Phillip Island!
Spotted. The first group of penguins finally made an appearance on the flat sandy shores. “No flashlights please” the staff reminds the crowd for the zenith time.
Everyday without fail — just before the sunsets — the Little Penguins make their way home through the beaches of Phillip Island. As the skies get darker, more and more penguins emerge hurriedly. A few trip over each other, but most seem to know the way. Phillip Island for thousands of years have been home to the Eudyptula Minor — the tiniest penguins in the world.
Witnessing this spectacle definitely makes it to the top 5 things you need to experience when visiting Melbourne — it’s undisputedly adorable. But these aren’t the only cuties on Phillip Island. If you’re driving two hours out from Melbourne, this guide is about all the other amazing experiences you can look forward to in Phillip Island.
10:30AM: The Pinnacle Lookout on Woolamai Beach
1PM: Churchill Island
3PM: EcoBoat Adventure Tour （Ticket not included)
5PM: Koala Conservation Centre
7PM: Penguin Parade
Cost: $149 pp