Destination > Victoria > Phillip Island
3day - Phillip Island
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Just over an hour and a half from Melbourne, this awesome outdoor coastal and beach location is an iconic tourism town, with some of the best beaches in Victoria, there is plenty on offer this Summer and Autumn on Phillip Island
With the iconic Phillip Island Nature Parks including the Penguin Parade, Phillip Island has a lot to offer visitors.
You will depart Melbourne in a small group with about 25 other students, by bus before arriving in San Remo for a quick stop, followed by an Aboriginal cultural welcome ceremony with the Bunurong representatives before heading off to a surfing activity in the afternoon, before setting down on the beach to watch the sunset go down.
Enjoy coastal clifftop scenic walks, surfing lessons where you're guaranteed to stand up, bush-walking through Aussie bush-lands with lots of wildlife, camping, bush-tucker tasting, aboriginal cultural activities, outdoor group cooking, open campfires, community and conservation activities and much more...
$ 495
per person
Duration
3 days, 2 nights
Activity
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Outdoor Adventure
Physical
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Active
Group Size
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25 - 55 pax
Age
18+
Season
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Oct-Apr
Itinerary
A brief outline of the program
Day 1
Depart Melbourne from Southern Cross Train Station for Phillip Island. Aboriginal Cultural Activity: Welcome to Country from traditional owner. Explore the local surf beach coastline with a nature walk on the clifftops of Cape Woolamai. Community Volunteering activity with the Tangaroa Beach Clean up and Marine Debris program. Check into Accomodation and prepare for the world famous Phillip Island Penguin parade. Campfire, stargazing, Evening discussions and Group Reflection under the stars beach walk. Wildlife Encounters with Koala's and Wallaby's.
Day 2
Sunrise beach walk before Aussie BBQ breakfast. Prepare for your next adventure activity Surf Lessons and learn to surf. Learn about water safety from accredited coaches in beginner or intermediate surf conditions. Visit the Koala conservation centre and get up close and personal with the local Australian wildlife. Head to overnight campsite to experience a camping outdoors activity in tents. Optional cabins are available. Prepare BBQ feast as a group and share stories of the day around a campfire.
Day 3
Visit the main township village called Cowes and explore the waterfront before participating in a Standup Paddle-boarding activity with the locals. Board the bus and visit Seal Rocks to walk across the clifftops of Phillip Island with amazing views. A final Aboriginal cultural activity with optional bush-tucker tasting and a farewell ceremony with the Bunurong elder.
What else to know
Some other helpful information and what is included
Bus transport to and from the destination
All breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners
Highly experienced guides and tour leaders
Adventurous Activities including surfing, coastal walking, camping and stand up paddle-boarding
Wild life encounters with Kangaroo's, Wallaby, Koalas and more Australian Wildlife
Indigenous Cultural activities and workshops
Meet the locals through conservation volunteering activities replanting trees
Delicious Australian Native Bush-tucker tasting
Personal spending money
Alcoholic beverages
"Such a good opportunity for International students"
"Great trips, great team, great people on trips! Such a good opportunity for international students!"
Claudia Acevedo Vargas
"It's an amazing experience"
"I would recommend that all international students to join these trips and connect with the community and make a big difference in daily life and also learn through cultural exchange. Beyond Melbourne helps us to leave the phone and appreciate the beauty of the world. It's an amazing experience!"
Asvin Seneviratne
"It was amazing to meet people from 22 different countries"
"I had an amazing time with rock climbing and the hikes. It was amazing to meet people from around 22 different countries. I enjoyed the moment we had in the campfire eating roasted marshmallows. I loved learning some salsa from fellow Columbian and Chile students and learning different languages and cultures. I had an amazing time and hoping to come back for more trips."
Cece Nguyen
"Loved the trip"
"Loved the trip! Everything about my trip to Grampians was amazing! The sun, beach view, the weather. A nice escape from everyday life"