Australia · Melbourne & Victoria
Parade des manchots de Phillip Island
Watch hundreds of little penguins waddle ashore at sunset — a wildlife spectacle like no other.
About Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Each evening at dusk, the world's smallest penguins (also called fairy penguins, just 33cm tall) emerge from the sea on Summerland Beach and waddle in groups across the sand to their burrows in the dunes — a wildlife encounter that has been delighting visitors for over 90 years.
Modern viewing facilities, including ranger-guided premium and underground experiences, mean you can witness the parade up close while leaving the penguins entirely undisturbed.
While You're There
What to See & Do
- Hundreds of little penguins coming ashore at sunset
- Ranger commentary and biology talks
- Koalas in the wild at the Koala Conservation Centre
- Australian fur seal colony at Seal Rocks
- Dramatic Pyramid Rock at sunset
How We Can Arrange It
We'll Take Care of the Details
As your booking agent, Mercury Pacific can include Phillip Island Penguin Parade in your tailored itinerary. Here's what we'll handle and advise on so you can simply enjoy the experience:
Photography (even phones) banned during the parade — sit and absorb
Pack a warm jacket — it cools fast on the beach
Penguins Plus and Underground viewing for the best experience
Every detail — bookings, timings and transfers — is arranged for you as part of your Mercury Pacific tour.
When to Visit
Year-round — earliest sunsets in winter (5pm) make for an early dinner; latest in summer (8.30pm).
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