The next day, I went for an adventure to Phillip Island. The small island is a 90-minute drive from Melbourne, and a sanctuary for wildlife. It's most famous for the daily Penguin Parade at sunset.
Cape Woolamai Walk is an 8-km circuit on the southeast end of the island - very close to the George Bass Coastal Walk that we did last year. It was not a busy Sunday at the Woolamai Beach car park. Navigating the loop counterclockwise, the first section is a walk along the surf beach. The weather was mild, but I suspect that it can get quite windy here. Perfect lighting.
At the end of the beach, a set of stairs leads to a gentle track along dramatic cliffs and stunning coastline. Wildlife viewing ops include wallabies, snakes, birds, and whales (peak June and July).
The track continues to the beacon, Phillip Island’s highest point, for 360-degree views across Phillip Island, San Remo, Kilcunda, and beyond.
The final section on Cleeland Bight Beach can only be crossed at low tide, so make sure to check the tide tables before you go! Plan for two hours.
