island whale festival, phillip island
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Get ready for the Island Whale Festival!
Whales are making their grand return to Phillip Island and the Bass Coast. Join the fun as these majestic creatures arrive on their annual migration. The festival, now in its 7th year, has a weekend filled with special events at a range of venues across Phillip Island.
Head to Cowes from June 30th to July 2nd and enjoy talks, presentations, activities, and music at the Festival Hub daily from 10am-4pm.
Additional activities include:
Woolamai Beach Life Saving Club at Cape Woolamai will be the home of the Dolphin Research Institute and Two Bays Whale Project hosting spot - with Whale sessions, talks, and activities
Masonic Hall, Cowes:
Featuring VR experiences where you can ‘snorkel’ on the Great Southern Ocean Reef
Fun Plastics Recycling workshop
The Nobbies Centre:
Weekend Pop-Up Art show featuring local artists
Enjoy beautiful art while looking for whales
The Ocean Film Festival exclusive showings:
Newhaven College Black Box theatre
Saturday, July 1st - 2 pm and 7 pm
Sunday - 2 pm
Silent Disco featuring marine themes:
Friday June 30th - main hall Cowes
Plus, much more!
For an up-close encounter, book a Winter Whale Cruise with Wildlife Coast Cruises. Stay updated on the festival's website and follow them on social media.
Let's celebrate the incredible wildlife of Phillip Island and the Bass Coast at the Island Whale Festival!
the nitty gritty
WHEN
Phillip Island Whale Festival is on the 30th June - 2nd July
Whale watching season runs from June to August
WHERE
Multiple locations across Phillip Island
Mamma and Discover Phillip Island and Island Whale Festival have worked together to bring this information.
Photo credit from Island Whale Festival
