MELBOURNE · DAY TRIP
Melbourne’s best days out.
The 10 most popular phillip island tours in Melbourne and across Victoria. What each day actually delivers, who runs it and what it costs.
A 1-hour Cape Woolamai scenic cruise from San Remo with live wildlife commentary, tea and cake, and chances to spot pelicans, seals, and dolphins.
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Drift among 7,000 fur seals at Seal Rocks on a 2-hour Philip Island cruise with tea, cake, and onboard wildlife tips.
Phillip Island seal-watching cruise from Cowes Jetty to Seal Rocks for Australian fur seals, live commentary, and afternoon tea on a catamaran.
“Amazing experience, best part of our family trip to Philip island. Highly recommended, operator has provided great service and they have many staff to support all the visitors on board and even offered free self service coffee and cheesRead more”
Phillip Island Penguin Parade at sunset plus koala and heritage-farm visits. Flexible pass from Melbourne with general viewing access.
Spot humpback whales and thousands of seals on a 4-hour Phillip Island cruise with live captain commentary, included morning tea.
“It was an amazing experience the staff on the boat were so genuine and nice. We did see one whale which was awesome but the seals were amazing. So was the dolphins swimming along the side of the boat.”
Golden hour penguins and Nobbies wildlife views with island pickup. Small group coach ride, sparkling wine toast, and guided timing.
“Very pleasant and absolutely refreshing experience. The tour guide had a lot of experience and was very easy to talk to and made our half day tour perfect.”
Cruise Phillip Island’s rugged coast on a 3-hour hunt for whales and dolphins, with expert spotting and afternoon tea included.
Wine tastings, woodfired pizza, Nobbies wildlife at golden hour, and the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island with pickup.
“Ray was terrific! We had great food, wine and stories! Best experience of our trip! Thank you, Ray. When we come back, we’ll do it again. We’ll also recommend it to everyone who comes to Philip Island!”
3-hour whale and dolphin cruise from San Remo Jetty near Cape Woolamai, with onboard commentary, seals, and afternoon tea.
“The water was choppy with ocean waves, dipping here rising there, it was the sensation of a never ending roller coaster. The sms warned us to prepare for possible seasickness - glad we followed the advice! Our little group was fine. We saw Read more”
4-hour Phillip Island whale watching cruise from Rhyll with morning tea, Seal Rocks seals, dolphins, and a strong chance to spot whales.
The laneways and the bay, and every road out to the coast and the ranges.
