Where should we stay after a Phillip Island penguin visit before driving toward the Twelve Apostles?

If the flight is fixed, cut one distant stop or add a night. Book accommodation with late check-in and confirm the penguin viewing end time for your date.

Check the next day's total driving time to the Twelve Apostles and onward to the airport. It may be too much for one day once stops and flight check-in are included.

Stay near Phillip Island or the mainland bridge after the evening viewing. Starting a long unfamiliar drive tired and in the dark is a poor trade for an early morning head start.