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Humpback whale breaching off the Phillip Island coast.

Nature

Whale watching around Phillip Island

Humpback and southern right whales pass Phillip Island on their annual migrations, and are sometimes seen from the Island's headlands.

Last reviewed October 2026

When to look

Editorial — to be verified

Seasonal timing to be verified against current Phillip Island Nature Parks or Wildlife Coast Cruises guidance.

Where to look

Elevated headlands on the south and west coasts, such as The Nobbies and Cape Woolamai, give the widest views of open water.

Cruises

Editorial — to be verified

Licensed operators and departure points to be verified.

Sources

Keep exploring

Two little penguins sheltering in coastal vegetation on Phillip Island.

Nature

Wildlife on Phillip Island

Where to see little penguins, koalas, fur seals and shorebirds on Phillip Island, and how to watch wildlife responsibly.

Boardwalk and coastline at The Nobbies on Phillip Island.

Coast

The Nobbies and Seal Rocks

Boardwalks, blowholes and sea views at The Nobbies, looking out to Seal Rocks and Australia's largest fur seal colony.

Aerial view of Cape Woolamai's headland and surf beach on Phillip Island.

Coast

Cape Woolamai

A guide to Cape Woolamai on Phillip Island: coastal walks, The Pinnacles, the surf beach and what to know before you go.