Inn to inn
"Inn-to-inn" walking holidays are similar to European "hotel treks". You walk from place along a linear or circular route staying in comfortable accommodation along the way. You only need to carry a light daypack each day as the rest of your luggage will be moved for you by vehicle whilst you are out walking.

On the last day of the trip we return you to the starting point to collect your vehicle or make public transport connections.

Philip Island is world famous for the nightly Penguin Parade and its picturesque Motor Cycle Grand Prix circuit. For the walker, however, there's much more on offer. The island is a naturalist's paradise with koalas, fur seals and outstanding birdwatching. See thousands upon thousands of shearwaters fly in around dusk, watch the little pinguins as they waddle ashore, see numerous birds of the ocean, bays and inland waterways and enjoy the privilege of visiting a restricted bird breeding area. As well as all this, expect beautiful bay beaches, miles of pounding surf and dramatic coastal cliffs.

Itinerary Guide - 5 Days

Day 1
This holiday starts on Philip Island in the sea-side town of Newhaven, any time during the afternoon. Free time to explore the marina or see the pelicans being fed. Accommodation: B&B with excellent views over the marina. Join your hosts for delicious home-cooked meals. Wine included. (D)

Day 2
Rugged Cape Woolamai is a bird watchers's paradise. Few people leave here without marvelling at the birdsong all around! The heathlands are alive with bush birds and the precipitous cliffs and calm bay beaches are a haven for numerous sea birds. This walk takes you through large shearwater rookeries to a vantage point over the Cape then back via a sandy beach. 2.5-3 hours walking, plus .5-1.5 hours sidetrips. Accommodation: As for last night. Wine included. (B,L.D)

Day 3 Today's route commences at the Koala Conservation Centre where you'll see active koalas on the treetops boardwalk. They're so close you can almost touch them! The next hour of walking takes you through bushland where you have a good chance od seeing koalas in the wild. A highlight today is a visit to a restricted bird breeding area with a secluded bird-hide for viewing water birds in the swamp. Then it's on through mangroves to another highlight - a short trip by fishing boat to the other side of the inlet. 4-5 hours walking. Accommodation: Cosy guesthouse in Cowes, decorated with your host's paintings. (B,L,D)

Day 4
Another day of highlights! Walk along clean, white, sandy beaches to the Nobbies area with its "Blow Hole" and other dramatic rock formations. Visit Seal Rocks (entry fee not included), walk along the top of sheer sea cliffs and attend the world famous nightly Penguin Parade. Tens of thousands of people come each year to see the world's smallest penguins surf onto the beach then waddle up to their burrows, in the sand dunes. 3.5-4 hours walking, with 1-1.5 hours sidetrips. Accommodation: Remote homestay in a country farmland setting. Wine included. (B,L,D)

Day 5
This holiday finishes after breakfast with a transfer back to Newhaven. (B)

5 Days & 4 Nights - Self Guided.

Departure: Any day of the year.

Minimum: 2 (for safety reasons).

Price: Adult- (twin share) A$835.00 p.p. Single Supplement- A$175.00 (sole occupancy).

Prices include GST and are valid to 31/3/2002.