Phillip Island · about 110 min from Melbourne CBD
The Nobbies & Penguin Parade, Phillip Island
Boardwalks over a penguin-burrowed headland facing Seal Rocks, home to Australia's largest fur seal colony. Every dusk, little penguins waddle ashore at the Parade nearby
WalkNobbies boardwalk 1 km, all-abilities
Best timeBoardwalk by day, penguins at dusk (times shift with sunset — check)
CostBoardwalk free; Penguin Parade paid — book
FacilitiesToilets · Pram-friendly
DogsNo
Adventure typecoast · wildlife
Take care: No photos of penguins (flash harms them); freezing wind — rug up