From May to October, you can spot whales along the coastline of Phillip Island and Bass Coast on the Whale Discovery Trail. Take a walk, ride or drive along the discovery trail to spot whales and learn about the natural environment.
WARREENY NGULU (OCEAN VOICE) is an exhibition of new work by Millowl artist Steven Ulula Parker. It is is an immersive exhibition combining painting, traditional objects, and songline audio recordings.
When: Open daily Monday-Friday 9:30am-5pm, Weekends 10am-4pm
Where: Berninneit Art Gallery
A 4-hour cruise that circumnavigates Phillip Island in search of the Humpback and Southern Right whales, visiting Seal Rocks, with regular dolphin and albatross sightings. Includes morning tea and lunch.
8:30am to 12:30pm – Book Tickets
Rhyll Jetty
Set sail on a 3-hour winter dolphin & whale adventure venturing past the sheer cliffs of Cape Woolamai and along Phillip Island’s attractive southern coastline.
1pm to 4pm – Book Tickets
San Remo Jetty
Dine at Pino’s Trattoria around Island Whale Festival and admire a pop-up art installation in their dining spaces featuring limited edition ocean inspired pieces.
Where: Pino's Trattoria, 29-31 Thompson Avenue, Cowes
When: Open Daily 12-8.30pm
Sip on four taster sized beers [150ml], each paired with the story behind the brew.
Where: Ocean Reach Brewing, 47 Thompson Ave, Cowes
When: Friday 9 July - Sunday 13 July
Where: Ocean Reach Brewing, 47 Thompson Avenue, Cowes
Celebrate the Island Whale Festival with a Trivia Night at Grenache Wine Bar!
Where: Ocean Reach Brewing, 47 Thompson Ave, Cowes
When: Friday 9 July - Sunday 13 July
Where: Grenache Wine Bar, 55a Thompson Ave, Cowes
Set sail on a 3-hour winter dolphin & whale adventure with special guests Dr Jodi Edwards, Dr Chels Marshall, Dr Wally Franklin and Uncle Steve Uula Parker.
9am to 12pm – Book Tickets
San Remo Jetty
Dive deep into the world beneath the waves, where up-close encounters with curious marine creatures come to life on the big screen
Screening Thursday 10th, Friday 11th & Sunday 13th July
When: 7:00pm-9:40pm.
Cost: Adult 16+ $25, Concession $20
Where: Berninneit Cultural Centre - Theatre
Join in the fun and learn some acrylic painting techniques. Laugh, drink and leave with your own whale masterpiece!
When: 6pm - 9pm
Where: Mello San Remo, Shop 6, 157-159 Marine Parade, San Remo
Cost: $70 pp (inc glass of bubbles & appertisers)
Join the librarians who will share stories & interactive activities with the little ones.
When: 10.30am - 11am
Where: Myli Library - Cowes
Free - Drop in
Travel to the island on the passenger ferry from Crib Point on the Mornington Peninsula to Cowes.
For the month of July you’ll receive 10% off your ticket!
Set sail on a 3-hour winter dolphin & whale adventure venturing past the sheer cliffs of Cape Woolamai and along Phillip Island’s attractive southern coastline.
1pm to 4pm – Bookings Essential
San Remo Jetty
A 4-hour cruise that circumnavigates Phillip Island in search of the Humpback and Southern Right whales, visiting Seal Rocks, with regular dolphin and albatross sightings. Includes morning tea and lunch.
8:30am to 12:30pm – Bookings Essential
Rhyll Jetty
From May to October, you can spot whales along the coastline of Phillip Island and Bass Coast on the Whale Discovery Trail. Take a walk, ride or drive along the discovery trail to spot whales and learn about the natural environment.
A 4-hour cruise that circumnavigates Phillip Island in search of the Humpback and Southern Right whales, visiting Seal Rocks, with regular dolphin and albatross sightings. Includes morning tea and lunch.
9am to 1pm – Bookings Essential
Rhyll Jetty
Set sail on a 3-hour winter dolphin & whale adventure venturing past the sheer cliffs of Cape Woolamai and along Phillip Island’s attractive southern coastline.
1pm to 4pm – Bookings Essential
San Remo Jetty
To get you to the Island, Westernport Ferries are offering 10% off passenger ferry tickets for the month of July!
Valid for travel 1 – 31 July, 2023
Ferry departs from Stony Point
Bookings required
