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Phillip Island travel guide

Phillip Island Tourism | Phillip Island Guide

You're Going to Love Phillip Island

Phillip Island is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Phillip Island to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Phillip Island

Phillip Island in March
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Phillip Island in March
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Phillip Island

Plane

Although Phillip Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 51 miles from Phillip Island.

Car

Another option to get to Phillip Island is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 47 miles from Phillip Island. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Phillip Island. From Canberra, the bus ride to Phillip Island takes 480 miles and will cost you around $116. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $252 for a journey of 720 miles.

Plane

Although Phillip Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 51 miles from Phillip Island.

Car

Another option to get to Phillip Island is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 47 miles from Phillip Island. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Phillip Island. From Canberra, the bus ride to Phillip Island takes 480 miles and will cost you around $116. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $252 for a journey of 720 miles.

Airports near Phillip Island

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Phillip Island

Lufthansa
Good (7,063 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,338 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,872 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,945 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,590 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,796 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,713 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,449 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,710 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,284 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,995 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,276 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (971 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,293 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (858 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Phillip Island

Most booked hotels in Phillip Island

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Big4 Ingenia Holidays Phillip Island
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$74+
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Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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Amaroo Holiday Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$127+
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Cottages for Two
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$206+
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Silverwater Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$195+
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Kaloha Holiday Resort Phillip Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$147+
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Hiring a car in Phillip Island

Expect to pay $1.63 per litre in Phillip Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.49 and $25.99.

Expect to pay $1.63 per litre in Phillip Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.49 and $25.99.

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