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Koala Conservation Centre

1810 Phillip Island Tourist Road, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922, Australia
61 3 59 512 820
Ranked #4 of 5 attractions in Cowes
4.0 of 5 stars 47 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Islands
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Birdwatching
Owner description: koala conservation centre. Meet our koalas ‘face to face’ from our amazing treetop boardwalks at this unique ecotourism attraction. This area of... more » Owner description: koala conservation centre. Meet our koalas ‘face to face’ from our amazing treetop boardwalks at this unique ecotourism attraction. This area of natural bush land isalso home to an amazing variety of birds and wildlife. « less
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London
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Amazing experience, really great to get up close to the animals.

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Michigan
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

This place is small and has several Koala. If you have never seen it before, you will see it. These things are normally high up in the trees sleeping - you mostly likely only have a good view from its rear. The visitor center has two animated ones - that will be your only good view of Koala. I have... More

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Canberra, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

It was great to see koalas up close and in their natural habitat. We saw many more than I expected - it was a real treat. The younger kids were delighted to spot koalas in the trees. It's a nice park to walk around and see other native wildlife - we saw wallabies, galahs, swans and kookaburras. A couple of... More

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melbourne
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

nice in theory... sadly disapointing but on the upside great for anyone who has a short time only in Australia looking to view our iconic marsupial

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Hong Kong
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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The park attendants are very friendly and explain to us some habits and characteristics about koalas. it's interesting to spot koala in such natural environment.

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Melbourne, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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U need to walk around slowly and look carefully . we saw people rushing through who saw only 1 or 2 Koalas and were complaining but we saw lots the kids loved it

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Reno, Nevada, United States
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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It was beautiful to see the koalas in the trees as they swayed heavily from the strong breezes.

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Melbourne, Australia
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
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The koala habitat entrance is very inforrmative and worth spending some time to absorb the information.Once outside in the park,it is a pleasant stroll through the native vegetation to search for the allusive koala.You will not be disappointed!!! We spotted many from the path and then climbed a treetop height boardwalk to view the natives at close quarters.A visit is... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

You come really close to the sleeping creatures, but there is of course very little action...

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halifax
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
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Went to Phillip Island late afternoon for penguin parade and bought discount ticket for here to kill time. Great centre saw loads of Koala. Lovely staff and really interesting talk and show. Kids saw Koala less than 1m up in the trees. Nice nature walk with walabees etc. We had a nice little walk around amongst them. Kids loved this... More

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