🌊🐧 A Perfect Weekend Escape to Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island! 🏖️🌅

#springitinerary Looking for a **wild, windswept, and wonderfully relaxing** weekend getaway? **Cape Woolamai on Phillip Island** delivers with its rugged coastlines, epic surf, and adorable wildlife. Here’s my **3-day itinerary** for an unforgettable escape! **📍 Destination:** Phillip Island, Victoria (90min from Melbourne) **✨ Best For:** Nature lovers • Surfers • Wildlife enthusiasts • Couples ### **🌅 DAY 1: Coastal Vibes & Golden Sunsets** **🚗 9AM:** Scenic drive from Melbourne → Phillip Island **🏡 11AM:** Check into ocean-view Airbnb (try @CapeWoolamaiBeachShack) **🏄 1PM:** - **Surf lesson** @ Cape Woolamai Beach (gentle waves perfect for beginners!) - **Beach picnic** with local cheeses & Phillip Island wines **🥾 4PM:** - **Pinnacles Walk** (easy 2.2km return) for iconic rock formations - **Pro Tip:** Time your walk for golden hour photography! **🍽️ 7PM:** - Sunset cocktails @ Cape Woolamai Surf Club - Dinner @ The Cape Kitchen (book window seats for ocean views) --- ### **🐧 DAY 2: Wildlife Encounters & Coastal Hikes** **🐨 8AM:** - Breakfast @ Mad Cowes Cafe (best eggs benny on the island!) - Koala spotting @ Phillip Island Nature Park **🚶 11AM:** - **Full Cape Circuit Hike** (8.5km, 3hrs) - pack: - Water - Camera - Windbreaker (it gets breezy!) **🍦 3PM:** - Reward yourself @ Panny's Chocolate Factory - Quick swim @ sheltered Shelley Beach **🐧 6PM:** - **Penguin Parade VIP Experience** (arrive early for best viewing) - Post-penguin fish'n'chips @ Saltwater Phillip Island --- ### **☕ DAY 3: Leisurely Farewell** **🌊 7AM:** - Sunrise swim @ Smiths Beach - Coffee & acai bowls @ Island Whole Foods **🛍️ 10AM:** - Browse Cowes' boutiques: - Phillip Island General Store (local crafts) - The Foreshore Trading Co. (beach-chic homewares) **🚗 12PM:** Scenic drive back to Melbourne --- ### **📸 Top Photo Spots:** 1. Pinnacles at sunset 2. Penguin Parade boardwalk 3. Cape Woolamai lookout 4. The Nobbies blowhole **💡 Pro Tips:** - Pack layers - weather changes quickly! - Book Penguin Parade tickets in advance - Visit weekdays for fewer crowds **#phillipislandescape #capewoolamaiadventures #wildlifeweekend #victoriaroadtrip** **🌿 Loved this guide? Save it for your next getaway!**