Kayaking on Phillip Island

Eco-friendly activity

Fairy penguins, Gary Lewis / Explore Australia Publishing

For a great way to start the day, join a kayaking breakfast tour at Phillip Island Holiday Hire, which starts with a 45-minute paddle from Cowes and includes a civilised breakfast at a cafe. There is also a Devonshire tea option or a full-day paddle for the really keen. Bayplay Adventure Tours runs education-focused, sea-kayaking tours from Blairgowrie, on which you are likely to encounter dolphins, penguins and seals.