Phillip Island Penguin Parade

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Watch little penguins dash home across the sand at dusk at Phillip Island’s world-famous Penguin Parade. Explore boardwalks after dark to see, smell and hear these penguins in the colony, greeting neighbours, partners and their chicks. While you wander, keep an eye out for resident wildlife including swamp wallabies, Eastern barred bandicoots, Cape Barren geese and short-tailed shearwaters.

Every visit to the Penguin Parade protects nature for wildlife. Visitors support Phillip Island Nature Park vital research, education and conservation projects that ensure Phillip Island’s native habitats thrive into the future for both wildlife and all to enjoy.

Book a tour to have a private ranger guide sharing conservation stories and penguin information with you or opt for the self-guided viewing and enjoy the free interactives inside the visitor centre.

Phillip Island Nature Parks

Summerlands,

  • ATEC Korea Host
  • ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Respecting Our Culture (ROC) Certified by Ecotourism Australia
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
  • Australian Tourism Export Council
  • National Trust
  • Victoria Tourism Industry Council
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Conference/Convention Facilities
  • Family Friendly
  • Food and Refreshments
  • Interactive Centre
  • Interpretive Centre
  • Kiosk
  • Non Smoking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop
  • Free Wifi
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • An access and inclusion statement is available (make this available on your website).
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
  • Offer multiple options for booking – web, email, phone
  • Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
  • Accept the Companion Card
  • Employ people with disability
  • Train your staff in disability awareness
  • Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
  • Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
  • Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
  • Have grab rails in the bathroom
  • Provide seating in common areas including reception area
  • Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
  • Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
  • Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
  • Have step free access to the conference or function room
  • Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
  • Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
  • Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
  • Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
  • Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
  • Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
  • A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
  • Have a bathroom which is fully accessible and equipped with ceiling hoist and adult change table
  • Have a Changing Places or Lift & Change toilet with a hoist and adult change table
  • Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)
  • Train your staff to respond to allergic reactions
  • Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation
  • Use easy read fonts in your signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)
  • Have handrails on all your stairways
  • https://www.penguins.org.au/attractions/penguin-parade/accessibility/
29/07/2026

Summerlands

Phillip Island Nature Parks
1019 Ventnor Road
Summerlands, Victoria

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Ship Status

Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

November 22nd
08:30 am

6:10 am – 7:55 am

08:40 am
22 Nov, 07:00 pm
November 22nd
10:00 pm

7:30 pm – 9:15 pm

10:00 pm
23 Nov, 08:30 am
November 23rd
06:45 pm

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
24 Nov, 06:00 am

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

November 22nd
08:30 am

5:55 am – 7:40 am

08:25 am
22 Nov, 07:00 pm
November 22nd
10:00 pm

7:30 pm – 9:15 pm

10:00 pm
23 Nov, 08:30 am
November 23rd
06:45 pm

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
24 Nov, 06:00 am