2-Day Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory Tour from Melbourne

Escape the hustle and bustle of Melbourne on this two-day tour of Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory National Park, two places that will allow you to enjoy and appreciate the natural beauty and wildlife of Victoria.

Day 1: Melbourne to Phillip Island 
Leave the city behind and drive to Phillip Island, a favorite Melbourne getaway and famous for its nightly Penguin Parade. En route, stop at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, home to more than 200 animals, including many native Australian species such as kangaroos, koalas, dingoes, and various reptiles and birds.

On arriving at Phillip Island, and if time permits we head to Cape Woolamai, take off your shoes, feel the sand between your toes and perhaps take a quick swim. Next its off to The Nobbies, take a stroll along the boardwalk and enjoy spectacular views along Phillip Island's rugged south coast, before experiencing the highlight of the day, the Penguin Parade.

Overnight: Phillip Island. Choice of Shared Accommodation at The Island Accommodation, Newhaven or Luxury apartment at centrally located Phillip Island Apartments, Cowes.

Day 2: Wilsons Promontory to Melbourne (B)
In the morning connect to our Wilson's Promontory day tour and travel to the National Park, situated at the southernmost point of mainland Australia. Affectionately known as The Prom, it is one of Victoria’s most loved natural attractions and contains the largest wildlife-filled coastal area in Victoria. Explore the park from a series of walking tracks, such as Lilly Pilly Gully, Vereker Outlook or Pillar Point. Be amazed by the stunning scenery, fern gullies and if you’re lucky, you may get up-close views of kangaroos, wombats or even emus.

Later, take a coastal walk along Squeaky Beach, where the pure-white quartz sand sings under your feet.

Day 1: Melbourne to Phillip Island (L)
Leave the city behind and drive to Phillip Island, a favorite Melbourne getaway and famous for its nightly Penguin Parade. En route, stop at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, home to more than 200 animals, including many native Australian species such as kangaroos, koalas, dingoes, and various reptiles and birds. 

On arriving at Phillip Island, visit the Koala Conservation Centre to see the adorable (yet sleepy!) koalas. Then at Cape Woolamai, take off your shoes, feel the sand between your toes and perhaps take a quick swim (time permitting). Next its Churchill Island, connected by bridge to Phillip Island and steeped in history. The island is a working farm that continues to honor the traditions of a bygone era. Wander around the old homestead, visit the blacksmith and watch a sheep-shearing demonstration.

Take a stroll along the Nobbies boardwalk and take in the best views of Phillip Island's rugged south coast. Settle in to a specially designed observation boardwalk and witness hundreds of little penguins swim up out of the water and waddle across the sand and bush to their burrows. 
Accommodation: The Island Accommodation 

Day 2: Wilsons Promontory to Melbourne (B)
In the morning, travel to Wilsons Promontory National Park, situated at the southernmost point of mainland Australia. Affectionately known as The Prom, it is one of Victoria’s most loved natural attractions and contains the largest wildlife-filled coastal area in Victoria. Explore the park from a series of walking tracks, such as Lilly Pilly Gully, Mt Oberon Summit or Mt Bishop. Be amazed by the stunning scenery, fern gullies and if you’re lucky, you may get up-close views of kangaroos, wombats or even emus. 

Later, take a coastal walk along Squeaky Beach, where the pure-white quartz sand sings under your feet.
Accommodation:
The Island Accommodation is an eco-friendly hotel/hostel with both private and shared rooms (private rooms have private bathrooms; shared rooms have shared facilities). It has a large rooftop terrace with 360-degree ocean views, a cafe that serves breakfast and lunch, and lounges with entertainment areas.

Please note: Your guide will not be staying overnight at the hotel but will return in the morning to collect you and continue the tour.

What to bring

• Good shoes/boots for walking
• Appropriate clothing for warm and cold conditions
• Sunscreen, hat and water bottle (1.5 liters)
• Swimsuit and towel