Connect with nature, wildlife, and community at Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Open Day. We are delighted to be offering 100 free of charge tickets to our valued Penguin Foundation donors.

With free entry* at Churchill Island, Koala Conservation Reserve, and the Penguin Parade General Viewing, enjoy a day in nature with us.

You can book the Penguin Parade General Viewing on either Friday 12 September or Saturday 13 September. Limited free tickets are available, so booking is essential. Tickets will be available from 30 August until 12 September 2025, subject to availability.

Please follow our Facebook page to receive the code to book your complimentary tickets.* Tickets will be available from 30 August until 12 September 2025, subject to availability.

Use promo code CODPF2025 to receive your complimentary tickets.*

How to book ticket

Visit: Community Open Day 2025 » Phillip Island Nature Parks

Choose the activities and attractions you want to visit.

Tickets must be booked for all adults, children and infants attending the event.

Tickets will be available from 30 August until 12 September 2025, subject to availability.

You must book tickets to each attraction (Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Reserve and Churchill Island) separately. Unless booking a 3 Parks Pass bundle ticket, available only when visiting all sites (Churchill Island, Koala Conservation Reserve and Penguin Parade) on Saturday, 13 September.

After filling out billing details, please click “I have a Promo Code” for the field to appear.

Use promo code CODPF2025 to receive your complimentary tickets.*

Tickets will be emailed to you and must be shown on the day to enter each attraction.

Churchill Island

Join us at Churchill Island for live music, conservation and research presentations, community stalls, farm activities, games and more.

Koala Conservation Reserve

Discover the island’s iconic koalas and charismatic curlews.

Nobbies

Boardwalks are open! Enjoy an afternoon stroll on the boardwalks, take in the spectacular Nobbies views. Please note the Nobbies Centre, café and toilets remain closed. We apologise for any inconvenience. The Boulevard, running along the South coast of the Summerland Peninsula, between the Nobbies and the Penguin Parade, remains open for daytime access.

Penguin Parade

The Penguin Parade Visitor Centre is open from midday each day. Pick up a hot beverage, check out the retail store. Enjoy a Penguin presentation at 5.00 pm in the Penguin Parade Theatre. Watch little penguins emerge from the ocean and waddle across Summerland beach from approx. 6.30 pm from the Penguin Parade General Viewing area.

We look forward to welcoming you at the Community Open Day 2025!