Phillip Island
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Phillip Island is best known for its
beautiful sunset penguin parade, although it also offers
sheltered beaches to the north and some great surfing beaches
to the south. The main town on the island is Cowes, and
you can get to the island over a bridge from San Remo. Phillip Island is also well known for the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. |
There are several swimming beaches around Cowes. If you'd prefer to hit the surf then head to one of the many great surfing spots, including Berrys Beach, Cat Bay, Smiths Beach, Summerland and Woolamai.
Wildlife is a large attraction of the island, with a large mutton bird colony at Cape Woolamai. There are also some beautiful walking tracks around here. You can also visit the Koala Conservation Centre, Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Wildlife Wonderland. On top of this you should definitely go to the Penguin Parade. There are several tours to see the penguins. |
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The Penguin Parade is when the fairy
penguins return from a days fishing to their nesting spots
near Summerland Beach. It is very popular, so it is best
to book and arrive early as the best viewing spot is from
the wooden boardwalk on the beach. |
For information and current times call the Phillip
Island Nature Park Ph: 5956 8300. Summerland Beach also leads
onto Point Grant and the remarkable Nobbies and Seal Rocks, home
to a seal colony.
Other places you can visit
include the Old Motor Racing Circuit, the Museum and the wonderful
homestead on Churchill Island.
The main selection of accommodation on the island is at Cowes,
along with most of the restaurants and eating places. Accommodation includes
hostels, hotels
as well as a number of camping grounds around the park. (It is prohibited to
camp and sleep in your car in any other public place). There is no public transport
around the island, so once you are there you will either need to join a tour
group or hire a bike.
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