Campervan Loops from the Mornington Peninsula: Phillip Island and the Great Ocean Road
Quick summary: A campervan makes the Mornington Peninsula part of a longer Victorian road trip. Drive east to Phillip Island for wildlife, or take the vehicle ferry from Sorrento across Port Phillip to Queenscliff and continue to Torquay and the Great Ocean Road. The ferry avoids driving back through Melbourne. Check vehicle size limits and book the crossing ahead.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| East | Phillip Island |
| Across the bay | Sorrento to Queenscliff ferry |
| West | Torquay and the Great Ocean Road |
| Ferry | Check size limits; book ahead |
| One-way options | Other Australian cities |
| Tours | Phillip Island tours |
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Which RV loop from the Mornington Peninsula takes in Phillip Island?
Drive east around Western Port to Phillip Island for its wildlife, then return to Melbourne. See Phillip Island tours.
How do you reach the Great Ocean Road?
Take the vehicle ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliff, then drive to Torquay, the start of the coastal route past the Twelve Apostles.
Can you end the trip somewhere else?
Most suppliers with branches in other cities allow one-way hires, usually with a longer minimum hire period.
What else is there on the coast?
| Experience | Tours |
|---|---|
| Whale watching | Whale watching tours |
| Dolphins and seals | Dolphin and seal tours |
| Bay cruises | Boat cruises |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vehicle ferries run across the bay; check size limits and book ahead.
By ferry to Queenscliff, then on to Torquay.
Yes, with suppliers that have branches in other cities.
Yes, it lies to the east across Western Port.