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
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
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)
Tasty beer brewed on Phillip Island! Visit the Tasting Room over the Festival weekend for:
Complimentary whale inspired colouring-in for the kids
Whale tasting paddle - 4 x 150ml taster of "ale" beers for $17 each!
Where: Ocean Reach Brewing, 47 Thompson Ave, Cowes
When: Friday 5 July - 4pm - 9pm; Saturday 6 July - 11.45am - 9pm; Sunday 7 July - 11.45am - 4pm
Dive deep into the world beneath the waves, where up-close encounters with curious marine creatures come to life on the big screen
When: 6.30 - 9pm
Where: Berninneit Cultural Centre - Theatre
Cost: Adults $20, Concession $17
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!
Join ReefWatch to search for slugs under the bridge at San Remo! This event takes rockpooling to the next level. You’ll also see other amazing animals, like hermit crabs, brittle stars and sea spiders.
When: Saturday 29th June - 10am - 11am and 11.30am - 12.30pm
Where: San Remo Park - near Bridge
Cost: Free - bookings required
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 - Lunch 12pm-3 pm, Dinner 5pm close
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
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.
