10 things to do this Autumn on Phillip Island
21 Mar 2022
Autumn is a beautiful time to visit Phillip Island. With the change of season, Autumn brings beautiful mild days, clear skies and sea mist evenings to Victoria's favourite island.
With 101km2 of amazing experiences waiting to be discovered, Phillip Island is near enough to reach on a short drive from Melbourne but far enough to feel like you’ve had a real escape. Enjoy the seasonal changes and soak up the milder days before winter rolls around.
1. Hit the ocean
Make the most of the lingering warm weather and partake in a water activity at one of Phillip Island's beautiful beaches. Learn to surf with Island Surfboards, go stand-up paddleboarding, take a kayak tour with Pioneer Kayaking or find a secluded beach corner and soak up the sunshine.
2. Explore Phillip Island by bike
Hire a Super Cruzer E-Bike and explore Phillip Island on two wheels! Recommended rides include Oswin Roberts and Rhyll Inlet.
3. Watch the Little Penguins return home
Rug up and enjoy an evening at the Penguin Parade watching the world-famous Little Penguins waddle on home at sunset.
4. Take a cruise
Take a cruise out to one of Australia's largest fur seal colonies with Wildlife Coast Cruises, or witness the shear beauty of Cape Woolamai on their Cape Woolamai Cruise.
5. Autumn picnic
Grab a picnic basket and embark on a foodie adventure! Fill up with a range of local goodies, including seafood from Bass Strait Direct, cheeses from Bassine Speciality Cheeses, chocolates from Phillip Island Chocolate Factory, beer from Ocean Reach Brewing and Phillip Island Brewing Co, wine from Purple Hen Winery and Phillip Island Winery, plus much more! Check out our Phillip Island and Bass Coast Tasting Trail here.
6. Watch a sunrise or sunset
Autumn is one of the best times to watch the sun come up or go down. The best vantage points for sunrise include Newhaven, Cowes East Beaches, Rhyll and Cape Woolamai Safety Beach. For sunset, any of the south coast beach lookouts and Cowes.
7. Pitch a tent or pop up your van
Spend Autumn days exploring Phillip Island to return home to your caravan or tent pitched within walking distance to the beach and shops. View all caravan and camping parks here.
8. Don't forget to look up!
With many clear nights, there is no better time to go stargazing! Book yourself into an off-the-beaten-track accommodation and spend the evening gazing up at the night sky!
9. Witness Phillip Island's stunning scenery
Hope on a scenic flight with Phillip Island Helicopters, zoom around Cape Woolamai with Ocean Adventures, or go on foot and explore a beautiful coastal and bush walk! View walks here.
10. Enjoy the nightlife
Watch the sun go down, sip a cocktail, listen to live music and catch up with friends over good food and cold drinks! Top spots include The Wooli Tavern, The Westernport Hotel, Hotel Phillip Island, North Pier Hotel, Grenache Wine Bar, The Tipsy Cowe, Bang Bang Bar & Food, San Remo Hotel, Dimples Lounge Bar, Cohibar and Shaka Bar.
No matter what time of the year you visit, there’s 101km2 of island magic to be discovered. Whether you glamp under the stars, stay in a luxury cabin or book a caravan park with a view, we invite you to stay and create your own Island adventure.