Moonlit is an ideal, family-friendly destination for seeing native Australian animals up close, particularly if you want to avoid the commercialised feel of large, urban zoos

Take the opportunity to enjoy dinner in the charming seaside township of Cowes. The main strip offers a variety of restaurants, cafés, and local eateries, giving you plenty of options whether you’re after a relaxed meal or something a little more indulgent. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with ocean breezes and a classic coastal holiday vibe. If time allows, take a gentle stroll down to the Cowes Jetty after your meal. It’s a peaceful spot to enjoy the fresh sea air, watch the boats, or simply take in the sweeping views across Western Port Bay. The jetty walk adds a lovely, calming start to your evening before continuing on with the rest of your Phillip Island experience.

We stop here to view some of the penguins nesting burrows and stop along the way to view wildlife in the vicinity. Look out for kangaroos, wallabies and swans as they roam freely.

Take a leisurely stroll along the boardwalks and soak up the breathtaking coastal scenery. Overlooking the vast Bass Strait, the Nobbies offers spectacular clifftop views and dramatic landscapes. Follow the road past the Penguin Parade, winding through the scenic Summerland Peninsula, until you reach the very tip of the coastline for an unforgettable lookout experience.

The home of the penguins and the main attraction. Penguin arrival time varies by season.