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Phillip Island is undoubtedly a great option for travellers who love to travel far during an extended vacation in Melbourne. There's so much to see and explore in this destination, and you'll love its cheerfulness for sure. Wondering how to get to this destination from Melbourne? Well, there's not just one way, but a couple of ways that you may choose from. Read on- this article discusses all these ways with their pros and cons.

The first question that you may get when planning to travel to Phillip Island from Melbourne is whether the two destinations are located too far from each other. Phillip Island is a destination located around 75 km to the south of Melbourne. In Box Hill, Australia hotels often suggest to their guests to travel to Phillip Island if they prefer a long tour because awesomeness is guaranteed. All you have to do is to select your transportation mode and get ready for the trip.

Yes, the exact distance between Phillip Island and Melbourne doesn't exceed 75 km, but if you travel by car, the distance will be around 140 km. This is because of the very narrow geographical location of this destination. The vehicle bridge connects San Romeo to Newhaven, and this is a separate way to the east of Phillip Island. A car ride from Melbourne to this destination will take around 90 minutes but the entire ride is enjoyable- thanks to the beautiful views.

Travelling by bus to Phillip Island is also another option that you have. If you are staying at Avani Melbourne Box Hill Residences, you just have to get to the Southern Cross Station to get your bus. The bus will stop at Newhaven and Cowes, so you may use one of these stops to get to Phillip Island. Well, the journey will take around 2.5 hours because the bus stops at various places, but this is a safer option for those who hesitate to drive long miles.

Did you know that a ferry operates from Stony Point to Cowes Jetty? Stony Poiny is on the Mornington Peninsula which is just 1.5 hour's drive from Melbourne. You can either opt to drive to Stony Point and then take the ferry from there or even take the bus from Melbourne up to Stony Point and then take the ferry. However, if you self-drive to the point where the ferry starts, you will have to park it there as vehicles are not allowed on the ferry. If you are wondering about the time durations, the whole journey will go for about 120 minutes (75 minutes for the drive and 45 minutes for the ferry ride). The bus ride from Melbourne to Stony Point will take longer than 75 minutes, but if you have allocated one whole day for your tour to Phillip Island, there's nothing too big to worry about timing even with this option.

If you prefer an organized tour during which you can cover everything that Phillip Island has got in store for you, travelling with a group will be the ideal option for you. All you need to do is to find a good travel agent and choose the package that suits your interest and budget. Mostly, travel agents offer full-day packages that include wildlife explorations and several other outdoor experiences.

If you want a more luxurious experience, you may also say yes to a helicopter ride to Phillip Island. Well, this will of course be an expensive activity to try out, but the overall experience will be mindblowing. This will be one of the best methods to engage in sightseeing in this destination.