The Penguin Parade Visitor Centre is open from 12pm daily with café and retail options, and bathroom facilities. Public toilets are also available at the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre car park. The Boulevard (Southern Road), running along the South coast of the Summerland Peninsula, between the Nobbies and the Penguin Parade, remains open for moving traffic (no parking).
The Nobbies boardwalks and car park are open. The Nobbies Centre, café and toilets are closed. We apologise for any inconvenience. The Penguin Parade Visitor Centre currently opens daily at 12 pm.

Christmas Day open from 2 pm to close.

Penguins arrive at sunset every evening.

We suggest you arrive approximately one hour before penguin arrival time. Download our penguin arrival time calendar for estimated penguin arrival times throughout the year.

• General Viewing - ticket holders should plan to arrive at least 1 hour before penguin arrival time. • Penguins Plus - ticket holders should plan to arrive at least 1 hour before penguin arrival time. • Underground - ticket holders should plan to arrive 30 minutes before penguin arrival time. • Guided tours - each have a specific departure time, so please check your tickets.

Peak Holiday Periods If you are planning a visit from mid-December to late January, or during a long weekend or school holidays period, please allow extra travel time as the traffic can get busy. Be sure to pre-book your tickets to avoid missing out!