"The Penguin Parade is located on Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia, only 140 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. It is part of Phillip Island Nature Park. The area is a reserve designed to protect and promote awareness of Little Penguins (previously called Fairy Penguins)."

"Each night at sunset, the world’s smallest penguins, the Little Penguins, emerge from the sea and waddle ashore to their sand dune burrows. This is a truly memorable natural wildlife experience."

We sat in the freezing cold, with wind whipping in from the ocean, and waited as the sun set. After dark, a few little heads popped up as the first penguins checked that the coast was clear of predators. Then a group of penguins made their way onto the beach and waddled up together, heading for the safety of burrows! Photography was not allowed, so I found pictures on the Internet. Thank goodness for HOT CHOCOLATE after the fact. We all dressed in layers of clothing, with scarves, beanies, double socks and pants and jerseys, jackets and a blanket. Pity we forgot the gloves!!!