Phillip Island Nature Park, Nature park in Victoria, Australia
The 60-acre wildlife sanctuary contains more than 100 Australian animal species, including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, emus, and numerous bird varieties.
The Phillip Island Nature Park, established in 1996, has transformed from a local wildlife refuge into an international research center for penguin and seal populations.
The park acknowledges and preserves the heritage of the Bunurong people, who maintained a connection with this coastal territory for thousands of years.
Visitors can access the park through a 90-minute drive from Melbourne, with entry tickets including complimentary kangaroo food for interactive wildlife experiences.
Each evening at sunset, hundreds of little penguins emerge from the ocean and waddle across the beach to their burrows in the dunes.
Location: Victoria
Inception: 1996
Operator: Phillip Island Nature Park Management Committee
Website: https://penguins.org.au
GPS coordinates: -38.45560,145.23877
Latest update: June 6, 2025 06:40
Melbourne combines historic heritage and nature across several notable sites. The Queen Victoria Market, established in 1878, spans seven hectares and offers fresh products and local crafts. The Royal Botanic Gardens have housed over 8,500 plant species on 36 hectares since 1846. Flinders Street Station, built in 1910, marks the city center with its French architecture and green dome. Federation Square covers 3.2 hectares and hosts the Arts Centre, NGV Gallery, and restaurants. The surrounds of Melbourne provide various destinations. The Great Ocean Road stretches 243 kilometers between Torquay and Allansford, along limestone cliffs and rock formations of the Twelve Apostles. St Kilda is popular for its beach, pier, and Luna Park, an amusement park dating back to 1912. Phillip Island is a 100 km² natural reserve where penguins return to the coast each evening, and the island also hosts seal colonies. The Melbourne Museum displays natural history collections and Aboriginal culture, while the Eureka Tower offers views of the city from 297 meters high.
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