Kids Colouring Competition

The Colouring Competition is back for 2026 celebrating the return of the whales and the Island Whale Festival! Open to primary school students on Phillip Island and around Western Port.

Entries will be proudly displayed during the 2026 Island Whale Festival, 3-5 July.

A huge thanks to Britt_whales_n_art for providing this years artwork. Britt is a local artist and crew member at Wildlife Coast Cruises.

It’s World Oceans Day on June 8th, why not use the competition to inspire your students to celebrate World Oceans Day!

You can also download the colouring sheet here.

How to Enter

Colouring sheets will be dropped off at your school in late May.

They will be picked up on Monday 15^th June.

Alternatively you can drop your entry into our Cowes office at the Rotunda building – 11/13 The Esplanade, Cowes, or enter the form below.

Prizes

We’ve got some great prizes for you this year, broken down into three categories.

Prep & Grade 1 – $200 Wildlife Coast Cruises Gift Voucher
Grade 2, 3 & 4 – $200 Wildlife Coast Cruises Gift Voucher
Grade 5 & 6 – $200 Wildlife Coast Cruises Gift Voucher

Entry Conditions

• One entry per person – open to primary school students only
• Entries must be the student’s own original work
• Entries close Friday 12 June 2026
• Entries will be collected from your school on Monday 15th June 2026
• Winners will be announced on Monday 22 June 2026 (via social media and phone)
• Entries can also be submitted via the online form or in person at our Cowes office
• Entries will be proudly displayed during the 2026 Island Whale Festival

By entering, you consent to your artwork and first name being shared publicly as part of the festival. Personal information will be used solely for the purposes of administering the competition and will not be shared with third parties.

Entry Form