The trip to Phillip Island was fun but once we got there I just felt like we were a herd of cattle. We even paid for the premium upgrade to the platform and it puts you close to the penguins. The restaurant and gift shops were over crowded and it took over 20 minutes just to get a free drink.
robj308
You will get cold waiting to them you may wait 30mins, it's worth it though. The viewing area does get very busy so try to be early to get a good position.
ClaireR938
Very wet and windy but we were rewarded with several sightings of baby penguins in their hatching boxes !
FiandAsh
Went during the day and was still able to have a look around a saw a handful of penguins Liked how clean it was. Haven't been there in thirty years and a very big operation now with approximately 3000 people per night
751maureenr
As i am not a good walker we were limited to where we could go. there were however good boardwalks for people with less mobility.
Katty182
In November 2014 a friend and I visited Philip Island. We went to both the Penguin Parade and the Koala Conservation Centre on different days and really enjoyed both. We paid extra to get the best seats at the Penguin Parade (Penguins Plus) and it did not disappoint. If you have small children I would recommend spending the extra so that they have the opportunity to see the animals up close. I have had standard tickets before and they are still worth getting - you see the penguins coming onto the beach and walking back up, but spending that little bit more means that you get to see the little guys walk right past you and groom themselves. Everyone has access to the boardwalk so even if you can only get standard tickets you will still get to see the little guys up close as they make their way to their nests. The koalas were good too, all the money going towards the animals. We had a bit of trouble spotting them at first but give a bit of time and you'll see them sleeping in trees. Its a great place for walking and just enjoying the native birds and trees. Its not a theme park so if your kids need constant entertainment they might find this a bit dull, but we really enjoyed the quiet.