Cape Woolamai
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Overview
Highlights
Spectacular views of Phillip Island and the surrounding coastline. Cape Woolamai is the highest point on Phillip Island and is also the largest shearwater rookery. Between October and April this area is home to thousands of shearwaters (long-winged seabirds). All walks start from the information shelter at the carpark, then follow the beach to the left for approximately 1 kilometre.
Pinnacles walk (green markers) This walk is approximately 4 kilometres in length and the estimated walking time is 2 hours return.
Old Granite Quarry Walk (blue markers) This walk is approximately 6 kilometres in length and the estimated walking time is 3 hours return.
Cape Woolamai Beacon Walk (black markers) This walk is approximately 6.6 kilometres in length and the estimated walking time is 3½ hours return.
Cape Woolamai Circuit This walk is a combination of all three Cape Woolamai walking tracks. The length of this walk is approximately 8 kilometres and estimated walking time is approximately 4 hours.
Activities
- Sight-seeing
- Walking / hiking
- Photography
- Bird-watching
- Picnic
Facilities
- Picnic area
- Walking trails
- Car park
- Lookouts
Important Information
Guidelines
- Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the parks website for up to date information on the current conditions.
- Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.
- Wear suitable footwear and ensure to bring a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the elements.
- Plan ahead and ensure to take enough food and water for your journey.
- Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
- Ensure to let a responsible adult know of your plans and report back into them once you have finished exploring for the day.
Photo credits: Visit Phillip Island
Location & Supplier
Cape Woolamai
Address: Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island, VIC 3925
