Visitors Guide to Melbourne’s Brighton Bathing Boxes
The ultimate visitor’s guide to Melbourne’s Brighton Bathing Boxes – the historic and colourful attractions on the city’s beaches. Brighton Beach is the first stop on our Phillip Island tour. We visit the beach to marvel at the long row of colourful bathing boxes. Also known as beach boxes, they have a long history on […]
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 […]
Why you should visit Phillip Island post-Covid
Visit Phillip Island post-Covid while the nature and wildlife are thriving– from Little Penguins to seals, shearwaters and whales. The island is home to many nature and wildlife attractions including stunning beaches and the world-famous Little Penguin Parade. On Phillip Island you can explore amazing beaches, take in incredible coastal views and see unique Australian […]
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 […]
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 […]
