4 days in Phillip Island Itinerary
4 days in Phillip Island Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Phillip Island trip itinerary builder
Start: Melbourne
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Cowes
— 3 nights
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End: Melbourne
Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31
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Cowes
— 3 nights

Resting on the northern coast of Philip Island, Cowes is sandwiched between a coast and a forest.Kids will enjoy The Nobbies Centre and A Maze'N Things. The adventure continues: step off the mainland to explore Koala Conservation Centre, browse the exhibits of Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, look for all kinds of wild species at Rhyll Trout and Bush Tucker Farm, and head outdoors with The Nobbies.
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Melbourne to Cowes is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of train and bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) so you can drive back home.
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Phillip Island travel guide
A rocky outcrop set against the charming backdrop of the Westernport Bay, Phillip Island boasts sandy beaches and scenic hillsides. Important preservation areas exist on the island, serving as home to a variety of species, such as wallabies, kangaroos, and seals. Surfing is a popular activity, with the area’s waves and breakers being renowned as among the most reliable in the country.