logo

Searching for the best options for your

Holiday

from

-

Tours and Tailor Made Holidays to

Phillip Island

AUSTRALIA
  • CURRENCY Australian Dollars
  • LANGUAGE English
  • WEATHER
  • FLYING TIME 22 hrs
  • TIME ZONE GMT + 10

Phillip Island offers unique wildlife, swimming and surf beaches and the famous penguins which make their epic journey along the beach at sunset.

Tailor Made Holidays to Phillip Island

At Inspiration Holidays, we pride ourselves on tailoring holidays to Phillip Island that are designed around your needs and expectations and not ours. We have a range of Phillip Island holiday offers that we have negotiated special or exclusive deals on. We can also arrange multi centre Phillip Island holiday itineraries as well as tours and excursions in Phillip Island. For more information on our Phillip Island holidays, call an Inspiration Holidays tailor-made expert on and speak to one of our reservation experts who will be able to help you plan the perfect holiday in Phillip Island.

Destination Overview

Phillip Island is a great destination for a family getaway and is located in Western Port Bay - 90 minutes by road from Melbourne. Phillip Island is Melbourne's holiday and recreational playground.   

Access to the island is from the fishing village of San Remo where a bridge links Phillip Island to the mainland. Visitors come to Phillip Island for its unique wildlife, swimming and surf beaches and the famous penguins which make their epic journey along the beach at sunset.   The western tip of the island is known as The Nobbies and consists of rocky islands just off the coast which can be viewed from the surrounding boardwalks. The famous Seal Rocks are also located here which is home to the largest colony of fur seals in Australia. The Nobbies Centre includes a gift shop, marine displays and dining facilities.

  The first town on the island is the small fishing village of Newhaven - a popular place for fishing from the pier, surfing on one of the best surf beaches in Victoria, walking along the beautiful Cape Woolamai or exploring nearby historic Churchill Island. Cape Woolamai is at the south-eastern tip of the island and is a state fauna reserve featuring mutton bird rookeries and walking tracks along the coastal cliffs.

  On the south-east tip of the island is the quiet village of Rhyll. Wander through the nearby Koala Conservation Centre and Woodland to see koalas at close range or view birds as you walk through the famous wetlands at Rhyll Inlet. Other attractions at Phillip Island include the historical island farm of Churchill Island and several theme parks. Cowes, the main commercial centre on Phillip Island, has a wealth of charming cafes and upmarket restaurants for visitors to enjoy. Take a wildlife cruise to the large fur seal colony on Seal Rocks or enjoy watching hundreds of Little Penguins returning to their burrows at the nightly Penguin Parade at nearby Summerland Beach. Major racing events are held at the island's Grand Prix Circuit including the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, Superbike World Championship and several car racing events.

  Savour seafood and sea views on Phillip Island where food is fresh, seasonal and worth celebrating. There are so many dining options to enjoy in each of the island villages. Spend an al fresco afternoon by the water at Rhyll and then head to Cowes with its diverse choices for the main meal. Linger in seaside restaurants or replenish at airy beach cafes. The island's scattering of vineyards are building a reputation for cool-climate wines with full fruit flavours. Visit a cellar door for tastings with the winemakers and stay for lunch among the vines. Snap up delectable seafood straight off the boat at the San Remo Fisherman’s Cooperative. Fish for trout at the fishing park and cook it all up at one of the island's foreshore picnic areas

When to visit Phillip Island

Phillip Island

Do you need inspiration for when to go on holiday to Phillip Island? Give the team of experts at Inspiration Holidays a call and we will help you plan your Phillip Island holiday at the best time of year for your requirements. Although our Phillip Island holiday search tool will allow you to search for Phillip Island holiday prices upto 11 months in advance, we can also price holidays to Phillip Island for 2025 and 2026. We can advise on the best time to travel on your Phillip Island holiday based on Phillip Island weather, special events in Phillip Island or even when the crowds in Phillip Island are at their lowest.

Phillip Island

Phillip Island is an all-year destination, but as expected of a coastal island, the wind can be icy during winter and there is also more chance of rain in the colder months.   

Any time of year is great for Phillip Island as there is such a range of both indoor and outdoor activities and always something new to see at each change of season. It's a very popular place, so there will always be plenty of people around whenever you go. Melbournians enjoy coming to Phillip Island for the weekend or during their annual vacation (January is the peak month), so avoid weekends and the month of January if you'd rather avoid the crowds. The island also gets busy where there is a race on, so check the circuit's website for a calendar of racing events.   Phillip Island experiences milder weather than Melbourne and is tempered by ocean breezes. The mean daily maximum temperature for Summer is 23 °C, while in winter it drops to 13 °C. Spring and autumn average temperatures are around 18-19°C. June is typically the wettest month. The prevailing wind for most of the year is a South-Westerly which blows in off Bass Strait.

Top Attractions

You haven't been to a destination until you have seen its most famous attractions! The team at Inspiration Holidays have put together our recommendations of some of the top attractions in Phillip Island. If you are looking for advice about the attactions you should visit during your holiday in Phillip Island, give one of our tailor made holiday experts a call on

Tours