Little Penguins (Eudyptula minor) are the only penguin species that breed on the Australian mainland.
The Phillip Island colony is the largest known colony of Little Penguins in the world.
Penguins rely on the moon phase and tide levels to determine the timing of their return to the colony each night.
The boardwalk at Penguin Plus is elevated to allow penguins to move freely beneath the structure.
Little Penguins weigh approximately 1 kilogram and stand about 33 centimeters tall.
Penguin Plus is an exclusive, elevated viewing platform located at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade on the Summerlands Peninsula. It provides a limited-capacity vantage point directly along the main path taken by Little Penguins as they return to their burrows from the sea. The facility features glass-fronted viewing areas that allow for close-up observation of the world's smallest penguin species. Visitors at this location are often closer to the penguins than at the general viewing stands. The boardwalk infrastructure is designed to protect the fragile coastal habitat and penguin burrows beneath the dunes. All revenue generated by the Penguin Parade supports ongoing penguin conservation, research, and environmental programs on Phillip Island. The viewing area is strictly regulated to minimize human impact on the wildlife.
None; photography is strictly prohibited throughout the Penguin Plus viewing area to protect the penguins' eyesight.
Dress in layers regardless of the season, as the coastal winds make the viewing area significantly colder than inland.
Arrive early to ensure you have time to navigate the visitor centre before proceeding to the outdoor boardwalk.
Use your eyes to observe rather than camera viewfinders, as flash photography is strictly prohibited.
Attempting to touch the wildlife, using flash photography, or wearing bright colors that may distract the birds.
Open daily throughout the year; operates regardless of weather conditions.
No photography or videography allowed at any time. Stay on the boardwalk. Maintain complete silence to avoid startling the penguins.
