Phillip Island Nature Parks Australia
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Phillip Island Nature Parks is an award winning, not for profit organisation dedicated to international excellence in nature conservation and eco tourism.
Phillip Island Nature Parks is a fully accredited Ecotourism Business. In fact, they are one of only two businesses in Australia to have achieved the highest ecotourism rating, "Advanced Ecotourism" for eleven of their products.
This demonstrates that they deliver high standards of ecotourism as measured by the EcoCertification Program which is internationally acknowledged as setting the global benchmark for excellence in ecotourism.
Their ecotourism achievements: 'Advanced Ecotourism' for all of the following:- Penguin Parade
- Ultimate Penguin Tour
- Western Boardwalk
- Koalas
- Churchill Island
- Holiday Activities Program
- Education Program
- Skybox
- Penguin Ranger Tour
- Churchill Ranger Tour
- Koalas Ranger Tour
- Penguin Parade Visitor Centre
- Churchill Island Visitor Centre
- Koala Visitor Centre
| 3 PARK PASS- PENGUINS, KOALAS & CHURCHILL ISLAND | ||
| Tours | Adult | Child (4-14 yrs) |
| 3 Park Pass | $35.50 | $17.75 |
| 3 Park Pass Plus | $54.00 | $27.00 |
| 3 Park Pass Ultimate | $88.50 | N/A |
| 3 Park Pass PPPE | $83.00 | 12yrs & Above same as Adult |
| Penguins & Koalas | $32.50 | $16.25 |
| Penguin & Churchill Island | $32.50 | $16.25 |
| Valid till 31 March 2011 | ||
PENGUIN PARADE
Welcome to the world famous Penguin Parade, Australia's most popular natural wildlife attraction and winner of the Victorian Tourism Awards for Ecotourism. Ecotourism is ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that fosters environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation.
Each night at sunset, the world's smallest penguins, the Little Penguins, emerge from the sea and waddle ashore to their sand dune burrows.
This is a truly memorable natural wildlife experience, with the wonder of Little Penguins coming ashore after a day's fishing at sea.
The elevated boardwalks and viewing stands allow you to enjoy all the 'penguin action' without disturbing them or their burrow homes.
| PENGUIN VIEWING OPTIONS | ||
| Tours | Adult | Child (4-14 yrs) |
| Penguin Parade | $21.50 | $10.75 |
| Penguin Plus | $40.00 | $20.00 |
| Penguin Skybox | $60.00 | N/A |
| Ultimate Penguin Tour | $74.50 | N/A |
| Private Penguin Parade | $69.00 | 12yrs & Above same as Adult |
| Penguin Eco Tour/Ranger Tour | $10.00 | $5.00 |
| Valid till 31 March 2011 | ||
Things to do
- Enjoy the Visitor Centre which tells you all about the lives of the Little Penguins including a theatrette.
- Relax in the café before or after the penguins.
- Browse in the Penguin Shop which has the world’s largest selection of penguin items including clothing, toys, souvenirs and much more!
- Indulge yourself in the Spirit of the Island shop specialising in unique items featuring RM Williams, Aboriginal craft and jewellery.
- Put yourself in the picture with a Green Screen photo.
- Take a ranger tour before the penguins arrive to learn just what goes on 'behind the scenes' at the Penguin Parade.
All revenue benefits penguins.
All facilities are fully wheelchair accessible.
All photography and video is banned at the Penguin Parade to protect the Little Penguins as they make their way ahore and to their sand dune burrows and also to protect their little eyes. Click here for more information.
KOALAS
Stroll through bushland and experience koalas in their natural habitat. Meet koalas 'face to face' on our treetop boardwalks. This centre is dedicated to koala research and conservation – your visit helps us with this important work. Enjoy the colourful birdlife and true 'Aussie' atmosphere.
Things to do:- Walk amongst the treetops on our Koala Boardwalk and Woodland Boardwalk, get ready to meet our koalas close up.
- Enjoy the bush walking tracks, look out for birds and wildlife and koalas of course!
- Learn about the amazing lives of koalas in the Visitor Centre
- Walk or ride to Oswin Roberts Woodland or Rhyll Inlet
- Buy a gift in the Koala Shop.
Churchill Island
Step back in time to this historic island farm. Churchill Island features heritage buildings and gardens, walking tracks and much more.
Things to do- Learn about Churchill Island's fascinating history in the Visitor Centre.
- Stroll through the historic buildings and historic working farm.
- Meet the farm animals including Clydesdale horses, Highland cattle, sheep, ducks, chickens and peacocks.
- Enjoy a meal in the licensed Churchill Island café which has spectacular bay views.
- Walk or cycle around the island and visit Grant's monument.
- Take home goodies from the Farm Shop.
- Enjoy one of the many events and markets.
Churchill Island is the perfect location for functions and weddings.
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