Things to do on Phillip Island

One of the comments we hear most from guests is that there is so much more to do on Phillip Island than they expected. Our friendly staff will be able to provide you local knowledge of Phillip Island and introduce you to the secrets this magical island coastline has to offer, providing your solution to stay longer and experience more of the people, places and events this Island has to offer by yourself or as a group.

Koala Conservation Centre

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Come and visit the Koala Conservation Centre!

Walk amongst the treetops on the raised boardwalks and experience wild koalas in their natural habitat. Enjoy strolling through the Aussie bushland walking tracks, look out for wallabies, echidnas, birds and other Aussie wildlife.

The Centre plays host to a special koala breeding program which forms a vital part of the centre’s ongoing research activities. Originally established 1991, the environmentally sustainable Centre is dedicated to koala research and conservation and has played a vital role in saving Phillip Island’s koala population.

The Koala Conservation Centre is also home to a host of Australian wildlife – swamp wallabies, nocturnal brushtail and ringtail Possums, echidnas and over 150 species of birds. Learn about the amazing lives of koalas in the interactive Visitor's Centre, browse for unique gifts in our gift shop. Relax and enjoy a meal or snack in our cafe.

The Koala Conservation Centre is open every day from 10am – 5pm.