Whale Action at Wilsons Promontory

Wilsons Promontory is absolutely alive with humpback whale activity, and our recent cruises have delivered some truly unforgettable encounters. From spectacular breaches and tail slaps to curious whales gliding alongside the boat. Over the past few weeks, guests have witnessed some incredible behaviour: And the whales haven’t been the only…

San Remo’s TIDAL Seafood Festival is back this September, celebrating the town’s strong connection to the sea, local seafood and fishing heritage. The festival began as the San Remo Fishing Festival in 1978 and has grown into a lively weekend of fresh local seafood, live music, food stalls, family activities,…

Building on previous whale data collection, our Wildlife Coast Cruises Citizen Science Program (CS) was established in 2023 to create a consistent record of individual whales travelling along our coast. These records are shared and matched through the Happywhale platform, provided to research institutions for studies, and help inform decision-making…

Phillip Island Sunset Cruises return on 19 September, offering a relaxed evening on the water with live music, coastal views and good food. Cruise Western Port Bay as the sun goes down, with a licensed bar on board and a complimentary fruit and nibbles platter to enjoy along the way….

At Phillip Island Our beautiful Island became a holiday destination for two mating Southern Right Whales recently, with the active couple being sighted multiple times across a variety of locations. First spotted in the surf off Penguin Parade (Summerland’s) on 11/08/26, a single SRW was soon joined by a mate,…

Sadly, our beautiful migrating whales finished the northward part of their annual journey of up to 10,000 km from Antarctic feeding grounds to warm and sunny Queensland, here they breed and give birth to their calves. Happily, we are still seeing quite a few whales passing the island on their…

We are aware of the confirmed H5N1 avian influenza detection in wild birds in Victoria. The current public health risk remains low. We have monitoring and reporting procedures in place, and our trained staff observe the wildlife areas we visit from a safe distance. Our operations are continuing as normal,…

World Ocean Day is an annual global celebration held on 8 June to raise awareness about the critical role the oceans play in sustaining life on Earth. The oceans are the lifeblood of our planet, as Sir David Attenborough famously states, “If we save the sea, we save our world.” He…