Where is Phillip Island?
You might have heard of Australia’s Little Penguins and Phillip Island Penguin Parade, but where is Phillip Island? Phillip Island is located two hours drive from the city of Melbourne – the capital city of Victoria in the south east of Australia. It’s easily accessible on a day trip from the city. However, you’ll want […]
On Tour with Jess – Phillip Island
Find out what it’s really like to take a tour to Phillip Island near Melbourne – home to the famous Little Penguin colony! Our Go West intern Jess recently took a tour to Phillip Island and is ready to share all the details! From hand feeding kangaroos and wallabies to watching thousands of Little Penguins […]
8 Natural Wonders near Melbourne
Here’s 8 natural wonders near Melbourne that you should be on your must-visit list during your stay in the city. From lush rainforests to spectacular rainforests, there’s no shortage of natural wonders near Melbourne. Best of all there are many ways to discover them – and they can all be done on our day tours […]
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 […]
When is the best time to visit Phillip Island?
Check out our guide to the seasons and wildlife to find out when is the best time to visit Phillip Island. Just under 2 hours drive from Melbourne, Phillip Island is a nature and wildlife lovers paradise. The island is home to many different species of wildlife, the most famous of which is the Little […]
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 […]
The Nobbies and Seal Rocks at Phillip Island
Take a tour to Phillip Island to discover The Nobbies and Seal Rocks, as well as the famous Little Penguin colony. Just under 2 hours drive from Melbourne is Phillip Island. It is famous for the colony of Little Penguins that make their homes on the island. Each night thousands of these penguins return from […]
Cape Woolamai at Phillip Island
Cape Woolamai at Phillip Island is renowned for its stunning pink granite cliffs, surf beach, and incredible wildlife. A visit to Cape Woolamai on our Phillip Island tour from Melbourne reveals its place as a natural wonder amongst the protected flora and fauna of the island. The island is famous for its resident Little Penguin […]
Our Top Tips for the Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Here’s our top tips for the Phillip Island Penguin Parade, to help you make the most of this unforgettable day trip from Melbourne. The highlight of our Melbourne day tour to Phillip Island is the nightly Penguin Parade. Every evening after sunset, thousands of Little Penguins emerge from the ocean and waddle across the beach […]
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 […]
