PHILLIP Island Nature Parks has made the difficult decision to close the Antarctic Journey at the Nobbies Centre, due to ongoing technical issues.

“It is with sadness that we close this experience, which has connected and educated visitors to Phillip Island through an interactive and audio-visual journey across the Great Southern Ocean, for the past eight years,” Phillip Island Nature Parks CEO Catherine Basterfield stated.

“The Nobbies Centre itself will remain open, and visitors can still access the scenic boardwalks and wildlife viewing platforms, Nobbies Café, retail store, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and toilets.

“Customers with existing tickets to the Antarctic Journey will receive a full refund.”

Whilst visitation varies seasonally, the attraction hosts on average 500 people per day.

“Although this has been a hard decision, we now have an exciting opportunity to plan for a new chapter in the life of the Nobbies Centre, with another exciting experience for visitors to enjoy.

“From today, customers will be able to purchase a three Parks Pass ticket, which includes the world-famous Penguin Parade, the Koala Conservation Reserve and Churchill Island Farm, and will be provided information about visiting the Nobbies Centre.”

If you have booked tickets previously for the Antarctic Journey Experience including a four Parks Pass, the Nature Parks will provide a full refund for the Antarctic Journey component of your ticket.

Other attractions tickets on a four Parks Pass will remain valid.