Phillip Island might look small on the map, but there’s a mighty amount of activities and things to do on this wildlife-packed island!
How Big is Phillip Island?
The total size of Phillip Island is 101 km².
How long would it take to walk around the whole island?
If you were going to walk from one end to another, it would take 40 hours. The island’s coastline is 97km.
Phillip Island is quite small, so it doesn’t take long to drive around the whole island.
How long does it take to drive around Phillip Island?
Driving around Phillip Island to see everything depends on how long you want to spend in each part, but ultimately, the driving distance between everything is quite short.
For example, Cape Woolamai to the Nobbies is only about 20-minute drive, and then Cowes after that is around a 20-minute drive further up.
With small distances in between each attraction, it means you can explore Phillip Island comfortably in a day!
Exploring Phillip Island on foot
If you’re exploring Phillip Island on foot, check out walks like the Cape Woolamai circuit, which is approximately 8 km long. This walk takes about 3-4 hours, depending on your speed, and you’ll be able to look out at the surf, spot native Aussie animals, and enjoy nature.
If you’re craving a shorter route, taking the Woodland Loop is another option. It’s 3km long and only takes about 45 minutes. After you’ve finished on Phillip Island, check out it’s sister island – Churchill Island.
How big is Churchill Island?
Churchill Island is only 6.7 square kilometres. The popular walking route is the Churchill Island loop, which is a 4.5km walk that only lasts around 2 hours.
Things to do around Phillip Island in one day
If you’re exploring this small but fun-packed island in a day, you’ll find there’s heaps of stuff going on! You might even need two days!
If you’re into nature, then Phillip Island is the place for you. With endless coastal walks that trail around beautiful, rugged scenery that offer fantastic views of the Bass Strait, fascinating arctic wildlife, and a bustling food and beverage scene, you won’t be short on things to do.
Come and join us on Phillip Island!
For a fun day out filled with great scenery, tasty food, and cute penguins then come and join one of our tours to Phillip Island. Our Phillip Island day tours show off the best bits of Phillip Island, all in one day. Let us do the driving for you!
Managing Director at Sightseeing Tours Australia
Cameron Ward turned his travel passion into a thriving Australian tourism business. Before he co-founded his own business, Sightseeing Tours Australia, he was enjoying being a Melbourne tour guide. Even now, Cameron delights in helping visitors from all around the world get the most out of their incredible Australian trip. You’ll see Cameron leading tours or writing about his favourite Australian places where he shares his local insights.