Where to view wildlife on Phillip Island
If you are planning a visit to the home of Australia’s largest penguin colony, then chck out our guide of where to view wildlife on Phillip Island. From the island’s famous Little Penguins, to seals and shearwaters, there is a lot of native wildlife to see on Phillip Island. You might even spot a whale […]
Why take a tour to Phillip Island
Australian wildlife, spectacular beaches and of course Penguins are all on the list of why you should take a tour to Phillip Island. An easy and enjoyable day tour from Melbourne, is Phillip Island. The island is most famous for its Little Penguins. The colony of penguins living on Phillip Island is the largest in […]
Why you should visit Phillip Island in Spring
A visit to Phillip Island in Spring is a chance to see wildlife in full swing – it’s breeding season for many of the island’s animals, including Little Penguins. The warmer days in Spring bring life back to Phillip Island. Sunny days are followed by cooler nights and the build up for summer is on. […]
Attractions on Phillip Island
There are many nature and wildlife attractions on Phillip Island including stunning beaches and the world-famous Little Penguin Parade. If you are planning a trip to Melbourne, it’s well worth taking a day trip to Phillip Island. You can explore amazing beaches, take in incredible coastal views and see unique Australian wildlife up close. In […]
The best place to see wild Australian animals near Melbourne
View Australian animals in the wild near Melbourne, such as kangaroos, wombats and penguins on these great day trips. One of the highlights of visiting Australia is seeing the local wildlife. Many visitors revel in seeing kangaroos bounding along in the wild. Or gazing up into a eucalyptus tree to see a cuddly koala snuggled […]
11 Fun Facts about the Little Penguins on Phillip Island
Here’s 11 fun facts about the Little Penguins on Phillip Island – the stars of the nightly Penguin Parade. The highlight of our Phillip Island Day Tour from Melbourne is watching thousands of Little Penguins waddle out of the ocean and across the sand at Summerland Beach. The nightly Penguin Parade has long been a […]
Guide to being eco-friendly at Phillip Island
With the help of Go West tour guide Joel (aka @McVenturer), who is a passionate environmentalist and avid adventurer, we have put together a guide to being eco-friendly at Phillip Island. Being an eco-certified company, we feel a strong responsibility to act as environmentally friendly as possible. We are passionate about preserving and protecting the […]
Guide to Phillip Island
If you are planning to visit Melbourne and you love animals, be sure to read our Guide to Phillip Island. Phillip Island is home to a lot of Australian wildlife, making it an incredible place to explore. Along with wallabies, sea birds, Cape Barren Geese and bandicoots, the highlight of your visit is sure to […]
Go West Phillip Island Tour
Join us on our Go West Phillip Island tour to see Little Penguins parading across the sand at Phillip Island! But it’s not just penguins. You’ll see all kinds of Australian animals at Moonlit Sanctuary. Plus, we visit the brightly coloured bathing boxes at Brighton Beach. And the Nobbies Boardwalk will give you a chance […]
The Nobbies @ Phillip Island
The Nobbies at Phillip Island The Nobbies are dome-shaped rock formations off the coast of Phillip Island which provide an important home to the islands Little Penguins. The largest colony of Little Penguins can be found nesting in and around Phillip Island, only a couple of hours drive from Melbourne. During our Phillip Island day […]
