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A gentle stroll Dive into the visitor centre and Churchill Island Heritage Farm General viewing Ranger-Guided Tour • North Point loop: Takes you to and the Penguin Parade. Churchill Island Heritage Farm, Nobbies Centre before your Viewing from beachfront Take a ranger guided tour homestead and experience the North Point and the ancient kookaburras while you soak up through the woodland. Rangers discover the local marine life with the Nobbies Centre and the evening penguin visit! stands with tiered seating through the penguin colony daily heritage farming activities Moonah forest. the scent of eucalyptus. Wander place directional arrows to help the interactive displays. Address: 5 minutes beyond numerous coastal and bushland and boardwalks through the before settling into your front including cow milking and 2kms, 1 hour: moderate the extensive trails through the you spot koalas. Look for koalas, Just five minutes from the the Penguin Parade. walks across Phillip Island. Book your visit sheep shearing. natural Australian bushland and wallabies, echidnas and birds. Beat the queues and penguin colony. row seats on the sand for the • Wadjil’garook Wetland: park in Penguin Parade, the free Nobbies Experience the magic of little Things to do parade. Includes access to the Meander the island’s many trails, enjoy the abundant bird life. Start at visitor centre. Centre is the perfect stop before 3 Parks Pass book online! Penguins Plus the carpark 1km inside the park The woodland is home to many 1km loop, 30 minutes: easy. Experience all of Phillip Island’s penguins returning home at • Select from a range of viewing Penguins Plus platform. Ages 12+. look for wetland birds, and entrance. Follow the paths to your evening penguin visit. www.penguins.org.au sunset to one of the largest options and tours. Up close and personal with be sure to pause beneath the animals including wallabies, unique natural wonders and or call (+61 3) 5951 2800 the penguins! Ultimate Adventure Tour learn about Aboriginal culture echidnas and bats. Things to know Things to do award winning attractions with penguin colonies in Australia. • Explore the interactive displays majestic Moonah trees. and wetland birds. Continue • Open 10am to 5pm daily, 6pm in the visitor centre. Situated next to the main path Take a sunset eco adventure to • View one of Australia’s largest a 3 Parks Pass. Little penguins are the smallest a part of the penguin colony Churchill Island is an important along the boardwalks and across Things to do in summer. fur seal colonies. of 17 penguin species and • Enjoy a meal at the café. of penguins, and limited to place to local Aboriginal people the bridge to Churchill Island. • Learn about the amazing lives of • Combine your visit with • Browse the gift shop. 190 people, Penguins Plus offers closed to the general public at • Use the interactive ‘seal spy’ the only penguin that lives night. High tech night vision and was the site of Victoria’s first koalas and their conservation. a 3 Parks Pass! cameras to zoom in on the seals. Legend permanently in Australia. Things to know fantastic up-close views of crops and European building Things to know • Stroll the tree-top boardwalks to penguins. Includes a 30 minute scopes allow you to spy on the • Open 10am to 5pm daily. Address: 1810 Phillip Island • Discover fascinating local marine Can you hear the “huk huk” of • Penguins arrive at sunset. penguins in the dark. Ages 16+. in 1801. see koalas up close. Tourist Road, Cowes, 3922. life through the interactive • Visitor centre open from MP4 audio guide and free drink. • Accessible by an all • Enjoy a snack or drink at the café. penguins as they move closer Things to do vehicle bridge. displays. to the shore? Watch closely as 10am daily. VIP Tour Penguin Research Tour • Browse the gift shop. Book online • Let the kids run free in the • Sorry! No photography or filming Plunge into the world of little • Daily activities from 11am to • Combine your visit with www.penguins.org.au Café Refreshments Information Entry Fee Toilets Disabled Souvenirs they dash across the beach to Spectacular penguin viewing 4pm: sheep shearing, wagon a 3 Parks Pass! children’s ‘Just for Pups’ Access avoid birds of prey. Wander the of penguins. with your very own ranger in penguin research and visit the or call (+61 3) 5951 2800 playroom. • The Penguin Parade is outdoors – sites of the BBC documentary rides, working dogs, cow milking, Address: located on the right extensive boardwalks through the Skybox. Participate in the blacksmithing, boomerang • Wander the cliff top boardwalks the colony and follow the please bring suitable clothing. nightly penguin count and enjoy ‘Penguin Island’. just past San Remo and the to the blowhole. • Combine your visit with a throwing and whip cracking. Visitor Information Centre. penguins home. gourmet appetizers and drinks as Includes access to Skybox and • Meet the Clydesdale horses, • Enjoy a meal in the visitor centre Patrolled Cycling Walking Not pets 3 Parks Pass! part of your VIP tour experience. Penguins Plus. Ages 12+ against the backdrop of the Beach Highland cattle, Suffolk sheep Book your visit Address: 1019 Ventnor, Ages 16+. and baby animals. www.penguins.org.au spectacular coastline. Summerlands, 3922. Aboriginal Heritage Tour • Browse the gift shop. Includes access to the exclusive Take a cultural journey through • Browse the gift shop. or call (+61 3) 5951 2800 Egg Laying Moulting Penguins Plus platform. • Relax in the licenced café. • Function room catering available the sand dunes of the Penguin for conferences, weddings September–November February–April Parade where numerous and meetings Chick Feeding Nest Building archaeological sites hint at the December–January May–July rich Aboriginal heritage of the area. 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