Travel Eye on Phillip Island (Victoria, Australia)

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Overview:

Only 140km distance from Melbourne, and with a milder climate, Phillip Island is probably the top natural attraction in Australia. The wide range of accommodation, restaurants and man made attractions are first class, and the natural attractions are Internationally renowned.

Whether it be a day trip, or a few nights stopover, the Island has many areas of interest for all ages. When you get to the Island, the first stop is a visit to the Information Centre. Here you will find a wealth of local knowledge and information, about the best way to spend your time and discover the diverse range of exhibitions, entertainments and craft centres.

Locality:

Situated 140km from Melbourne, Phillip Island is a small island off the coast of Victoria.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to do:

Visit the spectacular and popular Penguin Parade, Australia's second most visited natural attraction. Or the Koala Conservation centre, and learn about their behaviour in their natural habitat. Take a cruise to Seal Rocks or French Island, go to Rhyll and visit the Maritime museum with local artefacts and a large shell collection. Visit the Heritage Centre and the Clock Museum and don't forget the natural attractions like "The Nobbies", "The Blowhole", Cape Woolamai and Seal Rocks.

There are a number of other attractions on this Island, including a World famous Motor Sports Track for cars and motorbikes. So timing is everything to either catch or avoid the motor oil fumes and extra crowds of petrol heads there.

The state of Victoria's biggest privately owned Wildlife reserve is also on Phillip Island, where you can feed much of the local wildlife, including kangaroos, wallabies and emus. They also have tree top boardwalks for the viewing of the sleepy koalas.

Phillip Island is also well renown for its surfing and fishing. There are also wineries and great seafood to check out.

Australia's largest colony of fur seals also calls the area home and there are viewing areas and cruises available to get a closer look at these as well.

However the large amounts of seals and penguins, means that the island is also well renown for its resident sharks as well.

It's ease of access to the major city of Melbourne and its many and varied attractions have meant that Phillip Island has become one of the major tourist destinations of Australia, and no trip down under would be complete without at least a daytrip to this wonderful part of the country.