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Penguin Parade
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Penguin Parade

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Penguin Parade is located at Summerland Beach on the southwestern tip of Phillip Island and is the signature viewing experience of Phillip Island Nature Parks, taking place every day around sunset: after a day of foraging at sea, flocks of little penguins ride the waves ashore, first gathering in the shallows and peering around, then waddling across the beach and following a fixed route back to their burrows in the dunes. Spectators on the viewing stands and boardwalks can watch this "little parade" of the natural world up close, and the penguins often pass just a few steps away. The island is home to tens of thousands of little penguins. They have blue feathers on their backs and snow-white bellies, and as adults they stand only just over 30 cm tall and weigh about one kg; their round bodies and waddling gait make them endearingly cute. During the day they head out to sea to forage, and after dusk they return to their nests together, traveling back and forth between the sea and their burrows along almost unchanged routes for generations, and on site you can also hear their calls rising and falling. A few points are worth noting when watching: little penguins' eyes are very sensitive to light, so cameras and video recorders cannot be used on site, and only by waiting quietly can you avoid disturbing them; after sunset the seaside is windy and rather cool, so even in summer it is advisable to bring a warm jacket and to arrive early to wait for the penguins to come ashore. This spectacle takes place all year round, and during the spring and summer of the Southern Hemisphere (roughly August each year to February of the following year), which is the breeding season, the penguins come ashore and move in and out of their burrows more frequently, so the scene is usually livelier. △ The little penguins leave the island during the day to forage at sea, and return to their nests on the shore in groups at night to rest. △ These little penguins are timid and highly sensitive to light, so photography and video recording are prohibited on site; only by waiting quietly can you avoid disturbing them. △ The Penguin Parade can be viewed year-round. From September to January, the weather is warm and it is the breeding season, so the penguins are more active and it is a good time to watch them.

Summerlands · 65.7 km from Connewarre
Melbourne Museum
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Melbourne Museum

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Melbourne Museumis a large and highly innovative museum in the Southern Hemisphere, and withRoyal exhibition hallCo-locationKadun ParkMedium,Is a comprehensive museum covering natural history, indigenous culture, and urban transformation. The museum's collection and exhibitions are both stunning.Step into the lobby,A blue whale skeleton specimen approx. 18 m longSuspended in midair,It is one of the museum's iconic exhibits.Across more than 20 exhibition halls and independent pavilions, the museum offers all-encompassing content, with more than a dozen permanent exhibitions open. The indoor forest area introduces the ecological functions of forests from the perspective of forest hierarchy, water conservation, plant composition, seasonal differentiation of Australian forests, and forest fires that often occur in the Australian dry season, and houses some common Australian birds and ants. The "forest secret" inside the museum is located at the center of the building, creating an ecosystem identical to the natural environment and showcasing the trees, plants, wildlife, and insects of the Victorian Alps. Walking into the forest corridor, you will see approx. 8,000 Australian plants planted here. In addition, the insect exhibition area and evolution area showcase the mysteries of the biological world. The style museum has a highly modern design, and next to itRoyal exhibition hallThis forms a striking contrast with the classical style. In addition to creating a visual effect, the metal frames and glass curtain walls also draw more natural light into the museum's public spaces. You will see staff members wearing brightly colored uniforms that exude a rich indigenous cultural flair, creating an interesting contrast with the avant-garde architectural forms.

Carlton · 67.9 km from Connewarre

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Melbourne Great Ocean Road skydiving [high-altitude ocean view skydiving/free skydiving certificate]
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Anonymous userJune 5, 2026
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Good Experience!

Skydive Great Ocean Road

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孔風猶存December 25, 2023
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It takes about 70 minutes to get to Geelong by train from Southern Cross Station. You can use the Miky card. You can eat and drink on weekdays for up to 10 Australian dollars. The scenery is beautiful. When I visited, I met someone holding a swimming competition. The weather was bad that day. It was really cold and rainy. Everyone was in high spirits.

Geelong Baywall Bollards

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ssdiabloMarch 8, 2020
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Geelong East Beach is very close to Geelong town. There are many parking lots on the beach, so parking is very convenient. When you come here, you can walk along the coastline leisurely, look at the sailboats on the beach, and sometimes you can meet a few seagulls, which feels pretty good. This is a relatively cozy and comfortable coastline

Eastern Beach

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Anonymous userSeptember 7, 2026
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Very enjoyed in Penisula Hot Spring with friends. Very nice environment for hot spring. Not so crowded and staff are friendly and helpful. High recommend to visit when you are travelling to Melbourne

Peninsula Hot Springs

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willem_kingOctober 24, 2026
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It's best to buy the plus ticket. The visitor center has an estimated time when the penguins will come ashore, so just arrive a little early. The estimated time is very accurate; the penguins appear little by little as soon as the time comes, and then they come ashore in groups. They're tiny and very cute.

Penguin Parade

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gapa_gapNovember 6, 2026
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Big animals, big walks, and even bigger appreciation for having a car instead of living in the wild. 🦒😂Werribee Open Range Zoo, definitely worth the trip!

Werribee Open Range Zoo

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A fantastic museum experience! The entire exhibition hall was beautifully designed, offering an immersive and interactive experience suitable for people of all ages. It allowed for close-up observation of dinosaur fossils and showcased different periods of Australian culture. I recommend allocating 4 to 5 hours for a visit.

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