Phillip Island is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Phillip Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Although Phillip Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 82 km from Phillip Island.
Another option to get to Phillip Island is to pick up a car rental from Melbourne, which is about 75 km from Phillip Island. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Budget, among others, in Melbourne.
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Phillip Island. From Canberra, the bus ride to Phillip Island takes 772 km and will cost you around $74. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $189 for a journey of 1159 km.
Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Phillip Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44.