Phillip Island in 2 days

When to go

Year round. Penguins arrive earlier in winter, later in summer.

Arrive, Nobbies and the Penguin Parade

1. 09:00🚆Drive Melbourne to Phillip IslandMelbourneAround 2h via the Bass Highway.
2. 11:30🍽Cowes — lunch on Thompson AvenueCowes
3. 13:00★Churchill Island Heritage FarmNewhavenAbout A$15 per person
4. 15:00★The Nobbies and Seal Rocks boardwalkSummerland
5. 17:30★Penguin ParadeSummerland BeachArrive 45 min early for a boardwalk spot.About A$32 per person
6. 21:00🏨Overnight in CowesCowes

Cape Woolamai and the coast road home

1. 08:30★Cape Woolamai Pinnacles walkCape WoolamaiAround 2.5h return over the granite headland.
2. 11:00★Woolamai Beach swim or surf watchWoolamai Beach
3. 13:00★Koala Conservation ReservePhillip IslandAbout A$15 per person
4. 15:00★San Remo pelican feedingSan RemoDaily at noon in most seasons — check before relying on it.
5. 16:00🚆Drive homeMelbourne

Before you go

• Book Penguin Parade tickets in advance (timed entry)
• Warm layers and a beanie — the boardwalk is exposed
• No photography at the Penguin Parade — leave the camera in the car
• Check the sunset time and arrive 45 minutes before

This list is created with your trip, so you can tick it off as you pack.

Where this came from

• Visit Victoria (official)
• Phillip Island Nature Parks

Opening hours, prices and track closures change. Check the official source before you rely on a timed booking — we never earn a commission on anything listed here.