My tour is a day hike around Cape Woolamai's Nature Park. A stunning 10km loop starting on the Cape Woolamai Surf beach where we will pass grand granite rock faces and the beautiful rock formations of 'Pinnacles' lookout. Their are stunning overhead views to large ocean caves below as we make our way up to the Cape Woolamai beacon, the highest point of Cape Woolamai and where you will get a beautiful 360 degree view of the Bass Straight, Phillip Island and the mainland.
Mitcham Station, Calcutta Street, Mitcham VIC 3132
Meeting location
We arrive to the Cape Woolamai Surf Beach to start the hike
We make our way along the beach and up to the main Cape Woolamai Circuit towards the Pinnacles lookout and the spectacular rock formations.
Walking our way towards the top and highest point of Cape Woolamai we pass some impressive views of ocean caves before getting the stunning 360 degree views from the Cape Woolamai Light Beacon lookout.
We head back down towards the bay side of Cape Woolamai. Calm waters and a historic quarry site for granite rock greets us at the bottom.
Walking along the bay side beach we pass beautiful high sand banks on our way back to the beginning.
After we finish the hike we will head into Phillip Islands town centre, Cowes. Here their are souvenir stores as well as food and drink shops.
Drop off is back at the meeting point.
Mitcham Station, Calcutta Street, Mitcham VIC 3132
Guide fee
Transport to the hike location & return
Water
Lunch, dinner & snacks are not provided. BYO
Any other drinks outside of water are not provided
You bring your own hiking gear.
This is a day hike around Phillip Island's National Park. This is still wild land so be aware that we can come in contact with animals and snakes. So it is important to take all precautions.
You will be required to carry your own food, drink and any hiking gear you want to bring. I would recommend comfortable and durable shoes, backpack and water as essentials. It is probably a good idea to bring an electrolyte drink as sweating will deplete your body of minerals. Dress comfortably.
Their are toilets at Cape Woolamai's Surf Beach carpark but their are no toilets through the rest of the hike.
There are obviously certain hazards when hiking which is explained in an indemnity form you will need to understand and sign prior to hiking.
We have two vehicles we use for transport based on number of people. There is a 2023 Suzuki Jimny for 1 - 2 hikers and a 2000 Toyota Landcruiser GXL for 3 - 5 hikers.
This tour has exceeded my expectation! I thank the supportive and knowledgeable Phil who led the whole bunch of beginners like our group. This hike was considered to be challenging for some of us, but it was so much fun as we got to explore various landscapes along the trail. We spent our lunch on the top of the range, so rewarding!! Best view to have lunch! What we love about the tour with Phil's guidance is that Phil didn't just bring us there, but he became one of the members in the group and he made us feel that we are capable, and as if he got our back! Truly incredible experience!
Thank you so much Linh. You guys were such a fun group to hike with and it is very rewarding to see how well you guys all did.
Phil was an excellent guide, very helpful and knowledgeable. The cathedral ranges southern circuit was a very scenic and fun hike. The rock climbing and cave sections were very enjoyable and as the route was fairly level, it was not too strenuous apart from some uphill sections.
Thank you Darren, it was really great hiking with you and I look forward to it in the future.