Phillip Island
About 2 hr by car from Melbourne
The nightly little penguin parade, seal colonies and a racing circuit.
Why locals go
The penguin trip everyone makes.
Visiting Melbourne?
At 2 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Melbourne for your flight home.
What to book
- Penguin Parade at dusk
- Nobbies boardwalk
- Seal cruise
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Penguins at sunset
- Coastal walk
With friends
- Grand Prix circuit go-karts
- Surf at Woolamai
When to go
Year-round.