The Nobbies Centre

The Nobbies Centre

The Nobbies Centre
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The Nobbies Centre. Only 5 minutes from the Penguin Parade this spectacular headland offers stunning ocean views from clifftop boardwalks. View the world’s largest Australian Fur Seal colony at Seal Rocks, approximately 2km offshore. Home to the exciting Antarctic Journey multimedia attraction where you can take a virtual journey to the world's most remote continent.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Jane w
Brisbane, Australia17 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
We went around the boardwalk and it was amazing. We saw penguins in their burrows and geese making their nests. Beautiful views.
Parking was easy.
We had planned on afternoon tea there however the Cafe was over priced and the Antarctic experience didn't look enticing so we gave it a miss.
Written 14 August 2023
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Thanks for your review, we are so glad that you enjoyed the boardwalk, views and wildlife. We are committed to providing an enjoyable and quality visitor experience, and value and consider your feedback in future planning and improvements. Thank you for visiting.
Written 30 August 2023
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Mrs F
East Riding of Yorkshire, UK1,631 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
Amazing place to visit, nature at its best!
Visited quite late on a Saturday afternoon in November, the centre was pretty busy but we didn’t expect to see what we did, not knowing the area we thought it was just another Rocky headland, we were amazed to see an area of natural beauty, sea birds nesting, baby penguins waiting for parents to return with food later in the day, we didn’t see many penguin chicks but the ranger was really helpful and full of information, he showed us where the penguins had made their trail from the sea up the steep hill and off in many direction to the nesting boxes and burrows, if we hadn’t been told we would never have known, he also showed the area where large colonies of seals spend their day trying to eat the penguins! Oh my!
The boardwalk was great for exploring the area in safety, I’m so glad we decided to drive to the end of Phillip Island or we would have missed this opportunity to see this amazing place!
If we could have stayed to watch the penguins come in that would have been fantastic but I heard they clear the area of visitors before they come inland to feed their babies. I believe they encourage people to view at the Penguin Parade 5 minutes away.
We didn’t enter the Antarctic journey as it was closing but will if we get to visit the Melbourne area again, really was worth the drive.
We choose not to on this occasion as we had a long drive back to Mornington.
Written 12 December 2022
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Thank you so much for the review and we agree, the Nobbies is a really special part of Phillip Island. It is different every time you visit. As you note the roads up to the Nobbies are closed at sunset to protect the unique wildlife of the area from any risk of traffic or people.
Written 14 December 2022
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Gary W
Melbourne, Australia244 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021 • Couples
The Nobbies centre located at the extreme Southwest end of Phillip Island is a must see item on the island.
You can just visit the boardwalk and enjoy the fantastic view of the Nobbies and Seal Rocks and the Nobbies cafe.
But do yourself a favour and pay a few dollars to see the magnificent Antartica interactive exhibition. A great range of interactive displays and videos.
Help out the local economy and the environment by spending a few dollars in the parks areas.
Highly recommended
Written 4 February 2021
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Thank you for your very positive review of your visit to the beautiful Nobbies Centre and boardwalks, and the Antarctic Journey.
Written 27 October 2021
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Susan
Florida Keys, FL11 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021
Biggest mis use of space I’ve ever seen. Our guide explained how that area, the government had actually forced people to sell and move. And then they built this. I mean, the building is fine, but it’s just a cafe and a very poor exhibition in the basement. Oh they do have a souvenir shop. You should still visit though. Just park outside and walk along the boardwalk.
Written 8 May 2021
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KarenM1_10
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan1,038 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Very nice complex and well worth the visit prior to viewing the little penguins at night. You have to drive there, cannot walk from the viewing area where you see the penguins come ashore. This place was packed and parking was limited so get there early if you plan to visit. They have a very nice boardwalk, educational displays and a café. We were also able to see some of the little penguins in their burrows off the side of the road and get some great photos.
Written 11 April 2020
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Traveller
Melbourne, Australia17,552 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021
My wife and I visited this place a few days ago, during our recent holiday in Phillip Island for two nights.

The Nobbies is one of the major tourist attractions in Phillip Island. We have been here many times over the years as Phillip Island is one of our favourite holiday destinations for intrastate travel within Victoria.

During this recent visit, the place was deserted due to the impact of the Pandemic. Currently, there are no foreign tourists in Australia and most state borders remain closed.

It was a fantastic time to visit. Felt very exclusive to have this entire tourist attraction to ourselves. There were many Cape Barren Geese all over the place. We have never seen so many of them in the past. The lack of human visitors have made them very comfortable in this habitat.
Written 14 November 2021
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apim
Canberra, Australia347 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2020
A beautiful walk by the coast on a slightly elevated pathwalk created in dead woods. It's actually doable, the full circuit, with infants in a pram. Wheelchair wont work as there are couple small steps where you can raise the pram over.
Written 16 June 2020
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Carol
Sydney, Australia18 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
It was wonderful walking the boardwalk with birds flying around us and seeing the gulls nesting. Natural, rugged landscape but so relaxing enjoying the walk then the Antarctic experience after. Lots of reading in the exhibition then finished off sitting watching the big screens highlighting life at the Antarctic. We spent about 2 hours in total here.
Written 19 October 2023
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Thank you for your valuable feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit to the Nobbies Centre!
Written 20 May 2024
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travelbugDelhi
New Delhi, India788 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019 • Couples
We loved this place...a meandering boardwalk snaking it’s way along the coastline with stunning vistas all around. Very very windy & sunny on the morning we went but the views & grassy green with smattering of wild flowers was totally worth it. Remember to look beneath the boardwalk to see nesting penguins & sometimes a chick if you are lucky. The drive back from the parking lot on the alternative route is beautiful too with lots of wildlife sightings.
Written 29 February 2020
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Ramadama
New Providence, NJ2,946 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
Before you go to the center where you see the penguins it's worth stopping here. The views are spectacular as you walk down the boardwalk. It probably takes about 10 minutes to walk down slowly taking in the views and 10 minutes back. The have a cute gift shop and cafe.
Written 27 February 2020
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