It’s a boy! New koala joey a cause for celebration on Phillip Island
The newest addition to the Phillip Island Nature Parks family – a baby koala – has been given a clean bill of health in the annual medical checks at the…
Summer at the Nature Parks
Explore the island this summer at the Penguin Parade, Nobbies Centre and Koala Conservation Reserve and experience all the farm excitement on Churchill Island.
The Block builds big crowds at Phillip Island Penguin Parade
National and international exposure on hit TV show The Block has helped crowds surge at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade this year.
Forrest Caves stairway and beach access upgrades
Access to Forrest Caves Beach will be restricted as works are undertaken to upgrade the main beach access stairways.
Beach safety campaign to keep visitors safe
Phillip Island Nature Parks and Bass Coast Shire Council have started a public awareness campaign for beach safety ahead of the influx of visitors for the Melbourne Cup long weekend.
Second chance for rescued bandicoot joey
A tiny Eastern barred bandicoot found abandoned in a Cape Woolamai backyard has received a clean bill of health and been released back to the wild.
Loud vessel noise affects fur seal behaviour: study
A new study has identified that airborne vessel noise can affect the behaviour of Australian fur seals at their largest colony near Phillip Island, and recommended better protections.
Board of Management Update – September 2024
The Phillip Island Nature Parks Board met on the 24 September 2024 for its regular board meeting.
Board of Management Update – August 2024
The Phillip Island Nature Parks Board met on the 29 August 2024 for its regular board meeting.
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Visitation Surges
Visitors to Phillip Island’s world-famous Penguin Parade surged by 30 per cent last financial year back to levels prior to COVID-19 restrictions.