Wildlife Coast Cruises

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Victoria's SE coast taking in Phillip Island and Wilson's Promontory is branded the Wildlife Coast, and the cruise company that you can experience its coastal icons with, is "Wildlife Coast Cruises"

As the cruiser approaches Seal Rocks the passengers go quiet, and quickly reach for their camera's, and you here the frequent comment, WOW!!, look at all the Seal's.

SEAL WATCHING CRUISE
Wildlife Coast Cruises main cruise, the "Seal Watching Cruise" operates from the Cowes jetty based at Phillip Island, the cruise involves a relaxing and educational 2 hour scenic and wildlife cruise, with a personal local commentary from the captain, and the amazing experience of the sights, sounds and atmosphere of being amongst thousands of fur Seals. You will be captured by this wildlife experience, and you will capture some amazing photos as you zoom up on the pups being born or a big Bull Seal protecting its territory. Pick the best of your pics during the relaxing trip back along the coast as you enjoy a endless cup of tea and coffee and afternoon tea.

The fur seal is arguably one of the most playful critters on Phillip Island.
While some can be found frolicking near the island's beaches, the majority can be seen on the south-west tip at Seal Rocks, the largest colony of Australian fur seals in the world.
The area is an important breeding ground and nursery for up to 20,000 seals, which are at their peak during the breeding season between October and December.

From land you can view them at the Nobbies Centre through interactive cameras.
From sea, a two-hour seal watching cruise with Wildlife Cruises drifts within 10 meters of the seals.

During the cruises you might also be lucky enough to see some of Phillip Island's other sea-dwelling animals.
The most feared is the great white, attracted by the seal population, a great white shark measuring about seven metres was caught near Seal Rocks in 1987.

Throughout the year the local dolphins make appearances around Westernport Bay, and these are sure to bring a smile even on the bleakest day, as they race around the bow of the cruiser occasionally looking up and winking at the enthralled passengers.

WHALE WATCHING
From late May to early August, Southern Right & Humpback Whales are spotted almost daily from the boat or off the coast during their annual migration to warmer waters

TWILIGHT CRUISE
A Twilight cruise from Phillip Island, which is a relaxing 1 1/2 hour cruise through the NW waters of Westernport, where passengers will learn about the area's History and visit ports, a Oberon class submarine, cruise along the remote French Islands coast and across the Bay while watching the sunset over the entrance to Bass Strait, all in sheltered waters with a friendly local crew serving complimentary platters of fresh nibbles and enjoying a glass of wine from the onboard bar.

WILSONS PROM CRUISE
The jewel in the crown is certainly the Wilson's Promontory Cruise. This fantastic cruise only operates about 6 times a year, and is an all day cruise departing Port Welshpool in Gippsland, and will take you on a journey that covers over 150 km of pristine and rugged coastline, including visits to the Southern Islands of Skull Rock with its giant caverns, the Kanowna Island Seal colony, the famous Wilson's Prom lighthouse and a stop off and shore excursion in the remote Refuge Cove.

Further information can be found at the website www.wildlifecoastcruises.com.au
PHONE 1300 763 739

Media Contact – John Dickie (0418 591007)