By Car Phillip Island is only a 90 minutes drive from Melbourne. Take the South Eastern Arterial (M1) turning off at the South Gippsland Highway (M420). Follow to the Bass Highway (A420) which will take you to San Remo. At San Remo, cross the bridge and follow the signs to the Park of your choice. Churchill Island, Koala Conservation Centre, the Penguin Parade and the Nobbies Centre.
Public Transport
Public transport through V/ line (Phone 136196) http://www.vline.com.au Please note the bus only takes the main road into Cowes and does not stop at any of the attractions. Once on Phillip Island you would need to arrange your own transport to get around the Island. The V-line bus does not opperate after the Penguin Parade, for accommodation please visit www.visitphillipisland.com.au
There are a number of major day tour companies , which run daily bus tours to and from Melbourne to Philllip Island.