The Nobbies & Seal Rocks
Clifftop boardwalks above the Southern Ocean at the island’s wild western tip — weathered rock stacks, a blowhole, and Australia’s largest fur-seal colony offshore.
The Nobbies & Seal Rocks
At Phillip Island’s wild western tip, clifftop boardwalks wind out above the surf to the Nobbies — weathered rock stacks battered by the Southern Ocean, with a blowhole and huge views. Just offshore lie Seal Rocks, home to Australia’s largest fur-seal colony. The Antarctic Journey centre here brings the marine world close with live cameras and exhibits. It’s one of the island’s most elemental spots — and right by the Penguin Parade.
What to Expect
The Nobbies Boardwalks
Windswept walkways above the rock stacks, blowhole and Southern Ocean surf.
Seal Rocks
Australia’s largest fur-seal colony — thousands of seals on the rocks offshore.
Visitor Centre
Interactive Southern Ocean exhibits and live cameras, with views to the Nobbies.
Bring Binoculars
The seals are offshore — binoculars help, or get close on a cruise from Cowes.
Nobbies Tips
- The boardwalks are exposed — dress for wind and check the weather
- It’s right by the Penguin Parade — combine them in the late afternoon and dusk
- Bring binoculars for the offshore fur-seal colony
- For a close encounter, take a Seal Rocks cruise from Cowes (seasonal)
- Check current Antarctic Journey opening hours and any fees
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The Nobbies & Seal Rocks — FAQ
What are the Nobbies and Seal Rocks?
The Nobbies are dramatic rock formations at Phillip Island’s wild western tip, reached by clifftop boardwalks with big Southern Ocean views. Just offshore, Seal Rocks hosts Australia’s largest fur-seal colony — thousands of Australian fur seals.
Can you see the seals from the Nobbies?
The seals are on Seal Rocks offshore, so they’re distant from the boardwalks — bring binoculars, or view them up close on a Seal Rocks cruise from Cowes. The Antarctic Journey centre at the Nobbies has live cameras and exhibits.
Is the Nobbies boardwalk free?
The clifftop boardwalks are generally free to walk; the Antarctic Journey visitor centre is a paid experience. Check current opening hours and any fees before you go.
What is the Antarctic Journey?
An interactive centre at the Nobbies, run by Phillip Island Nature Parks, exploring the Southern Ocean and its wildlife — with views over the Nobbies and Seal Rocks.
How do you get closer to the fur seals?
Take a Seal Rocks wildlife cruise from Cowes to see the colony up close (seasonal, operator-run, weather-dependent). Ask us to include one — see wildlife tours.
Phillip Island, Planned Around You
The Penguin Parade, koalas, fur seals and wild surf coast — with the driving, timing and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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