Escape the study grind and join the MGA for another ultimate day trip to the wild side!
- Off Campus
- Paid Event
- Social
DATE:
Friday 22 May 2026
TIME:
11am - 9pm
VENUE:
Phillip Island, Victoria
Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, 29 April 11:00am.
You asked for it, and we listened - we are heading back down to Phillip Island for a another trip to the Penguin Parade!
We’re heading off for a jam-packed adventure featuring:
🐨 A visit to the Koala Conservation Reserve – see Australia’s iconic tree-huggers
🌿 Time to unwind and explore the stunning natural surroundings of the Peninsula
🐧 A magical evening at the world-famous Penguin Parade, where the little penguins waddle ashore at sunset
Whether you're new to Monash or just need a nature reset before exam time, this is your chance to relax, connect, and make some furry (and feathered) memories.
Your $50 student ticket includes:
🚌 Bus ride to and from Phillip Island (from Caulfield and Clayton campuses)
🎟️ Entry tickets to both the Koala Conservation Reserve ($17) and the Phillip Island Penguin Parade ($33)
🍽️ Take away dinner provided after the Penguin Parade ($30)
- that's more than $80 worth of value, not even counting transportation costs!
Don't forget to bring your cameras 📸 – this trip is definitely Insta-worthy!
Lunch and snacks will not be provided on this trip so please eat before the trip, and you are welcome to bring your own snacks. Be sure to wear warm clothes! ❄️
Spots are limited – don’t miss out on this flippin’ great grad adventure!
📆 Date: Friday, 22 May
⏰ Time: 11:00am to 9:00pm
📍 Pick up and drop off location: Caulfield OR Clayton campuses
Pre-departure information will also be sent closer to the date of the event, so please check your email.
Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, 29 April 11:00am. Please refer to our General Terms and Conditions for Ticket Sales on our Governing Documents page.
THIS EVENT ALIGNS WITH THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS OF:
The MGA is proud to be the first student association in Australia to be certified carbon neutral
by
Climate Active.
Learn more here.
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