🌿 Rhyll Inlet Weekend Escape: 2 Days of Nature & Relaxation

#springitinerary **📍 Location:** Phillip Island, 90 mins from Melbourne #### **✨ Why Rhyll?** ✅ **Wildlife Wonderland** – Spot **swans, pelicans, crabs**, and migratory birds in the tidal wetlands. ✅ **Peaceful Vibes** – No crowds, just mangroves, boardwalks, and stunning sunsets. ✅ **Seafood Heaven** – Fresh local catches at rustic waterfront shacks. ✅ **Adventure Options** – Kayaking, fishing, or just lazy beachcombing. --- ### **🗓️ Day 1: Wetlands & Waterfront** **🌅 Morning** - **9:00 AM:** Drive from Melbourne (or take the **V/Line to Cowes + taxi**). - **10:30 AM:** **Rhyll Trout & Bush Tucker Farm** – Feed fish, try emu burgers, or buy local honey. - **11:30 AM:** **Rhyll Inlet Boardwalk** – Stroll the 1.5km loop through mangroves (look for crabs!). **🍽️ Lunch** - **12:30 PM:** **The Rocks @ Rhyll** – Fish & chips with waterfront views. **🌞 Afternoon** - **2:00 PM:** **Kayak Tour** (book ahead) – Paddle through the calm inlet with a guide. - **4:00 PM:** **Beachcombing at Conservation Hill** – Collect shells or just nap on the sand. **🌇 Evening** - **6:00 PM:** Sunset at **Rhyll Jetty** – Bring wine and watch the water glow. - **7:00 PM:** Dinner at **Panny’s Phillip Island** (chocolate factory + gourmet pizza). --- ### **🗓️ Day 2: Coastal Adventures** **🌊 Morning** - **8:00 AM:** **Phillip Island Wildlife Park** (10-min drive) – Hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies. - **10:00 AM:** **Cape Woolamai Surf Beach** – Walk the pink granite cliffs or try surfing. **🍳 Brunch** - **11:30 AM:** **The Cape Kitchen** – Ocean-view dining with local produce. **🚤 Afternoon** - **1:00 PM:** **Charter a Fishing Boat** (or join a tour) – Snapper and flathead await! - **3:00 PM:** **Phillip Island Winery** – Sip cool-climate wines. **🛍️ Departure** - **5:00 PM:** Pick up souvenirs at **Rhyll General Store** before heading home. --- ### **📌 Pro Tips:** - **Tide Times:** Check for low tide to explore the inlet’s exposed sandbars. - **Wildlife:** Bring binoculars for birdwatching (over 100 species!). - **Pack:** Gumboots (for wetlands), sunscreen, and a waterproof phone case. **Extend Your Trip?** Add the **Penguin Parade** (25 mins away) or a **day trip to Churchill Island**. Ready to unwind in Rhyll’s quiet magic? 🌅🦀