Meet Australia’s most iconic marsupials at the Koala Conservation Reserve
Enjoy a peaceful and educational day immersed in native bushland at the Koala Conservation Reserve on Phillip Island. With your entry ticket, you’ll stroll along treetop boardwalks and come face-to-face with koalas in their natural habitat. Surrounded by towering eucalyptus trees, the reserve offers a unique opportunity to observe these sleepy creatures eating, resting, and interacting with their environment.
In addition to close-up koala encounters, the reserve is home to other native wildlife, including wallabies, echidnas, and bird species. The accessible trails, informative visitor centre, and ranger-led talks deepen your understanding of koala biology and ongoing conservation efforts.
For a fuller nature experience, choose the 3 Parks Pass and gain access to Phillip Island’s top attractions:
Penguin Parade: Cap off your day with the world-famous Penguin Parade, where you’ll see little penguins waddle ashore at sunset from the general viewing platform.
Churchill Island: Step into history at this heritage farm and explore centuries-old cottages, traditional farming demonstrations, and scenic coastal walks.
Penguins Plus: Enjoy VIP views from a limited-capacity, beachfront platform set along the penguins’ most-used pathway—offering the closest and most personal viewing experience of the parade.
Underground viewing: Stay cozy in the weatherproof underground viewing platform and watch the evening penguin parade at eye level. This fully sheltered option places you just inches from the penguins’ path, making for intimate and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Whether you're exploring the treetop trails of the Koala Conservation Reserve or experiencing the full 3 Parks adventure, this is an ideal way to connect with Australia's wildlife and natural beauty.
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Bring along your sunscreen, sunglasses, hat reusable water bottle, insect repellant, binoculars, and camera.
It's recommended to wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking.
Strictly no photography or video (with or without flash) is permitted after sunset during the Penguin Parade to protect the penguins.
All Phillip Island Nature Parks attractions are cashless—only contactless payments are accepted.
Smoking, pets, animals, and drones are not allowed on this experience.
This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessibility.
This experience is suitable for people with sensory needs.
Visitors can bring assistance animals certified by a registered authority and must remain on designated paths and restrained by a harness or lead.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
For the Penguin Parade, penguins arrive at sunset each evening, with typical arrival times ranging from 8:30 to 9pm in summer (Dec–Feb), 7 to 8pm in autumn (Mar–May), 5:15 to 6pm in winter (Jun–Aug), and 6:30 to 8pm in spring (Sep–Nov).
All revenue supports conservation, research, and wildlife rescue at Phillip Island.
Please note: On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, both Churchill Island and the Koala Conservation Sanctuary will open 2 hours later than usual, at 12pm. If you’re planning a morning visit, be sure to adjust your itinerary.
Cancellation is allowed up to 168 hours before the scheduled start time. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.
