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.
3, 5, 10, 17 & 24 July
10am - 1pm
Go behind the scenes at Maru Koala and Animal Park with a hands-on wildlife experience where you’ll create enrichment activities alongside keepers and see animals interact with them. This intimate small-group experience also includes a close-up koala encounter, winter lunch, and time to explore the park.
Where: Maru Koala & Animal Park, 1650 Bass Highway, Grantville
Cost: $95 adults, $89 children
7:00pm-9:40pm
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 2nd, Friday 3rd & Sunday 5th July 2026
Cost: Adult 16+ $28, Concession $23
Thursday 2 July
10.30am - 11.30am
Come along and join us for a Whale themed Story time to celebrate the Whale Festival.
Presented by: Myli Libraries
Cost: Free - drop in
Where: Phillip Island Library, Berninneit
From 8.00am
Enjoy an immersive and unique experience as you step into a cozy wood-fired sauna. Relax with soothing heat and aromatic cedar scent and be transported by beautiful Whale Music.
Thurs 2, Fri 3, Sat 4 & Sun 5 July
Where: Cowes Jetty
Cost: $45 per person. Adults only
Wed 1st July
7pm
Celebrate the Island Whale Festival with a Trivia Night at Grenache Wine Bar!
Wed 1 - Sun 5 July
Sip on four taster sized beers [150ml], each paired with the story behind the brew.
Wednesday 1 July
11am - 12pm
Come and Join us making some Oceans in Jars. Add some rocks, fish and plants to make your own aquariums you can take home.
Presented by: Myli Libraries
Cost: Free - bookings required
Where: Phillip Island Library, Berninneit
Tues 30 June ; Tues 7 July
11am - 1pm
Join in the fun at the Phillip Island Winery for a hands-on cooking class where little foodies will stretch, top and make their own pizza before heading into the garden for a planting activity. Once the pizzas are ready, they’ll sit down together and enjoy their creation for lunch.
Where: Phillip Island Winery
Open Daily 12-8.30pm
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.
8:30am - 12:30pm
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.
Book Tickets
Departs Rhyll Jetty
1pm - 4pm
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.
Book Tickets
Departs San Remo Jetty
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
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.
