Drive 90 minutes from Melbourne, take public transport or visit Phiillip Island Nature Parks as part of a tour from Melbourne.
Whatever your choice, we are sure you will have an amazing time on our wildlife island.
By car Phillip Island is an easy 90 minute drive from Melbourne. Travel along the Monash Freeway (M1) away from Melbourne and turn off at the South Gippsland Highway exit. Continue travelling on the South Gippsland Highway (M420) and follow the signs for Phillip Island onto the Bass Highway (A420). At the Anderson roundabout, turn right onto the Phillip Island Tourist Road (B420). At San Remo, cross the bridge onto Phillip Island. Follow the signs to reach the Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre, Churchill Island Heritage Farm or the Nobbies Centre. These attractions are no more than a 10-15 minute drive from each other.
By Bus V/Line runs daily coach services between Southern Cross Station and Cowes on Phillip Island, via Grantville, Corinella, Bass, San Remo and Newhaven. For detailed information contact V/Line on 136 196 or visit www.vline.com.au. Note: the bus takes the main road into Cowes and does not stop at any of the Nature Park's attractions.
Once on Phillip Island The Penguin Express Service through Phillip Island Bus Lines transports guests from their accommodation anywhere on the Island or San Remo to the Penguin Parade nightly. The Service runs every night of the year and seating is guaranteed.
The cost is $15.00 from the Island and $17.00 for San Remo per person (return fare). The service allows guests ample time to enjoy the Penguin Parade.
Phone bookings: 03 5952 2500.
Accommodation Whether you choose a campsite, cottage or a comfortable hotel, Phillip Islanders pride themselves on providing home away from home hospitality.
Phillip Island offers over 2000 beds and over 100 accommodation businesses to choose from. There is a range of star rated and accredited businesses to stay in all over the island from the main township of Cowes to the seaside villages of Rhyll, Smiths Beach and San Remo.
Among all the island's superb beach side apartments, bed and breakfasts, hotels, motels, self-contained houses and newly opened resorts, you will find a stay from one night to a week provides the opportunity to discover all of Phillip Island's charms.
Why shut yourself off from the island's beauty when you can have it right in your face the moment you pull back the tent flap or open the motor home door? Camping and caravaning or hiring a motor home are about as close to nature as you can get, not to mention super affordable. Phillip Island has great holiday parks offering sites and deluxe cabins beside the beach with all the expected conveniences.
Phillip Island Information Centre Address: 895 Phillip Island Tourist Rd,Newhaven, Victoria 3925
Tel: 03 5956 7447 or 1300 366 422
Email:
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www.visitphillipisland.com
