Where can you see the Penguin Parade?

Phillip Island
Phillip Island is home to the largest Little Penguin colony in the world. You can experience the magic of watching these amazing seabirds waddle home from the ocean to their burrows any night of the year from our viewing platforms and boardwalks. Book tickets to the Penguin Parade.

When can you see the Penguin Parade?

BEST TIME TO VISIT The Penguin Parade is busy year-round, peaking at Christmas, Easter, Chinese New Year and school holidays, when it’s wise to book a month in advance. Go in late autumn or early spring when it’s not too cold and sunset is earlier so the kids can avoid a late night.

How much does the Penguin Parade cost?

Take your seat in the wonderfully located beachfront viewing stand offering superb viewing of the penguins emerging from the water and crossing the beach. Minimum age 12 years. Prices from $88.00. TOURS OPERATING NIGHTLY.

Can you see the Penguin Parade without paying?

Parking is free and afterwards you can go for a coffee in the centre (this bit is free, you only have to pay if you want to go into the antarctic museum). We always have our binoculars with us and along the walk you can see the penguin burrows/boxes in the hillside.

How long does Penguin Parade go for?

about 2 – 2 1/2 hours
It takes about 2 – 2 1/2 hours in total to get there in time to get a place to view them coming in from the sea, watch, then follow them up the board walk along the hillside and into the nests. They are gorgeous to watch – do not miss them. over a year ago. Penguine parade itself lasts around hour.

What time do penguins come ashore Phillip Island?

sunset
Penguins arrive at sunset every evening. General Viewing – ticket holders should plan to arrive at least 1 hour before penguin arrival time.

When can I see penguins in Melbourne?

In mid winter you may only see a few but in summer there are plenty. Best viewing is just after sunset. You are not allowed to take flash photographs because flash can frighten or disorientate a penguin.

How long does the Penguin Parade last?

The Penguin Parade viewing lasts around 45 minutes.

Can you take photos at the Penguin Parade?

No photography or filming is permitted at the Penguin Parade. Penguins have sensitive eyes and a bright, sudden flash or unusual light can frighten or disorientate a penguin. To ensure penguins keep coming back to this special area we ask you do not use your cameras, camcorders or camera phones at the Penguin Parade.

What time do penguins come ashore?

During the breeding season, they generally come to shore at dusk and leave at dawn. Onshore they are often quite noisy, and you may hear their loud screams, wails, trumpeting and deep growls when they come ashore at night. Little Penguin colonies are spread all around our coastline.

Where can I watch penguins in Melbourne?

The best place to see penguins in Victoria St Kilda is a 20-minute drive from Melbourne’s CBD. The breakwater at the end of St Kilda Pier is home to a colony of about 1,200 Little Penguins which have been studied since 1986 and can be viewed by the public every night of the week.

How many penguins are in the Penguin Parade?

The world’s smallest (and cutest) penguins are marketed shamelessly as a tourist attraction. Try googling ‘Penguin Parade’, and you will find a staggering 258,000 hits.