Been a while since you’ve had a fun day out with the kids? A quick weekend getaway to Phillip Island is the way to go! Only a two-hour drive from Melbourne, you don’t need to go far to reconnect with the whole fam.
There’s plenty of fun and exciting things to do on Phillip Island with kids! If the little ones are big on animals, the island offers several wildlife encounters from land and sea which they will absolutely love. Check out dolphins and fur seals, as well as koalas and furry farm animals! You can also explore the nature trails and parks and even visit the famous chocolate factory for some sweet treats!
Want to know which Phillip Island family activities are the best? Keep scrolling!
- Experience the iconic Penguin Parade at Phillip Island Nature Park
- Visit Phillip Island Nature Parks, Koala Conservation Reserve, Churchill Island, and Antarctic Journey at the Nobbies
- Visit the Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
- Go on a Whale Watching Cruise in Wilsons Promontory
- Go on this Phillip Island Tour from Melbourne
- Discover Phillip Island’s wildlife and Brighton Beach Boxes
- Cruise around Cape Woolamai
- Explore Phillip Island via a scenic helicopter ride
- Hike to Cape Woolamai
- Experience the best of Phillip Island on this private sightseeing car charter
1. Experience the iconic Penguin Parade at Phillip Island Nature Park
Catch waddling Little Penguins with the little ones during the famous Penguin Parade! Image credits: @phillipislandnp on Instagram
During sunset at Phillip Island, the Little Penguins become the show’s stars with the famous Penguin Parade! You definitely can’t miss the adorable penguins waddling to their nesting boxes—the kids will love them! Klook has all the tips and tricks to make sure you catch the penguins on the island!
2. Visit Phillip Island Nature Parks, Koala Conservation Reserve, Churchill Island, and Antarctic Journey at the Nobbies
Have a fun educational experience at Antarctic Journey at the Nobbies. Image credits: @phillipislandnp on Instagram
See more and save more with Phillip Island’s best value ticket - have a blast with the fam at four of the best parks on the island! Meet koalas at the Koala Conservation Reserve, befriend farm animals at Churchill Island farm, and learn about the icy continent at Antarctic Journey at the Nobbies. Don’t forget the iconic Penguin Parade! There is a fixed date entry ticket for Phillip Island Penguin Parade , and then you’ll have 6 months from the date of booking to visit the Koala Conservation Reserve, Churchill Island and Antarctic Journey at the Nobbies.
3. Visit the Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
Have a chocolatey-good time with the kids at Phillip Island! Image credits: @phillipislandchocolatefactory on Instagram
Chocolate - something both kids and adults can both appreciate. That’s why a visit to Phillip Island Chocolate Factory is one of the best things to do on Phillip Island with kids! Witness expert chocolatiers craft chocolates before your eyes and learn to make your own treat!
4. Go on a Whale Watching Cruise in Wilsons Promontory
Witness these magnificent creatures up close on this whale-watching cruise!
Take the kids to witness Humpback and Southern Right Whales right in their natural habitat on this whale-watching cruise in Wilsons Promontory! You’ll also have the best vantage point to spot shy albatrosses, Australian fur seals, common dolphins, and more.
5. Go on this Phillip Island Tour from Melbourne
Get up close and personal with a koala at the Koala Conservation Reserve. Image credits: @phillipislandnp on Instagram
We get it - driving with kids may not be the most ideal - this tour, complete with round-trip transfers, will take you to all of Phillip Island’s best stops, sans the headache! It includes the Koala Conservation Reserve, the Nobbies Centre, and the Seal Rocks boardwalk, where you can spot fur seals lounging about.
6. Discover Phillip Island’s wildlife and Brighton Beach Boxes
Pose with the colourful Bright Beach Boxes during this tour! Image credits: @moniqueliveslife on Instagram
On this private tour, you and the fam can check out the Brighton beach boxes (don’t forget to snap lots of pics!) and marvel at the beauty of Port Phillip Bay. You’ll also be taken to the best stops on the island, including the Nobbies, Seal Rock, and more!
7. Cruise around Cape Woolamai
Wildlife, rock formations, and cake—experience it all during this Cape Woolamai Tour!
Another excellent wildlife experience on Phillip Island with kids is this epic Cape Woolamai Cruise! Watch dolphins peek from the sea, albatrosses and eagles fly overhead, and fur seals unwind on the rocks. Plus, you’ll even have tea, coffee, and cake on board.
8. Explore Phillip Island via a scenic helicopter ride
Soar through the most scenic parts of Phillip Island on this helicopter ride.
One of the best Phillip Island family activities is going on a scenic helicopter ride. Not only is it exciting (especially for the little kids), you’ll also have an unparalleled view of the island from above! You can opt to fly over Cape Woolamai or Grand Prix Circuit for eight minutes or over Rhyll, Cowes, and GPC for around 12 minutes. If you prefer the whole island experience, you can also opt for a 25-minute flight!
9. Hike to Cape Woolamai
Bring the whole family on a scenic hike to Cape Woolamai.
If you’re keen on spending more time outdoors, then this hiking tour that takes you on a 6.8km hike to Cape Woolamai is perfect! It’s an easy to moderate hike for the whole family to enjoy. Plus, you can catch the good ol’ Penguin Parade, too!
Phillip Island is filled with fun trails you can explore; check them out here!
10. Experience the best of Phillip Island on this private sightseeing car charter
Bring the whole fam to the best Phillip Island spots with this private car charter!
With this private car charter service, you’ll explore all the hip stops on the island: Koala Conservation Centre, Summerlands Beaches, Nobbies BoardWalk, and Wallaby Wildlife Safari! This charter is suitable for groups of six up to 14 persons, so no family member gets left behind!
Only have a day to visit the island? Make the most of it with this epic Phillip Island itinerary!
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