In just over an hour from Melbourne, you'll reach the spectacular Phillip Island and Bass Coast region, a perfect getaway in any season.
Ferries
Inter Island Ferries operate a passenger ferry from Stony Point (off Mornington Peninsula) to French Island or Cowes on Phillip Island.
Searoad Ferries operate a car, caravan and bus ferry from Queenscliff to Sorrento (Mornington Peninsula). The drive from Mornington Peninsula is picturesque with cafes, antiques, and wildlife experiences along the way. A direct route by car should take less than 2 hours.
Searoad Ferries Time Table and Fares
The Spirit of Tasmania is another ferry option to bring your own car, motorhome, caravan or camper tailer with you and explore Bass Coast in your own time. Visit their website for details and specials.
Spirit of Tasmania - departing Devonport, Tasmania to Melbourne, Victoria.
Follow the car directions to Phillip Island, Bass Coast and Gippsland.
Tours
Staying in Melbourne or Mornington Peninsula, without a car and don't want to miss the Penguins?
Penguin Parade and Wildlife Express Tour from Melbourne
Penguins to Prom via Mornington Peninsula – Two Day Tour
Getting around Bass Coast
Local Bus Companies
To access route timetables and maps of the public transport services including special Moto GP routes please click on the below links:
South Coast Bus and Phillip Island Bus provide services for our local area and limited gippsland destinations. Transport times and event timetable options are available on their website.
Regional Bus Fares- Bass Coast and Phillip Island are located in 'Category A', you will need to scroll down to this category for current fares.
Taxi Services
Wonthgaggi Taxi's - servicing Bass Coast and surrounds.
Phillip Island Taxi - servicing Phillip Island.
There are many more ways to see Bass Coast and Phillip Island - hire a bike, ride your motorbike, even a mobility scooter can go along our bike tracks and rail trails. To see the region from a different perspective why not try a paddle boat or kayak.
