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Phillip Island Attractions
Phillip Island Attractions

If you take a drive from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, for a little

less than 150km, you will come to the small town of San Remo.

From there, there is a road and bridge across the water to another

little town called Newhaven. Now you are on Phillip Island. It is

a small destination, only about 10,000 hectares, but packed with

exciting things to do. So popular is it that at least one and a half

million visitors go there annually.

Phillip Island is the chosen destination for nature lovers, caring

eco interest groups and anyone who loves to see the sea and land

creatures in their natural states in perfect protected harmony

and balance with the tourists. Among these protected creatures

are colonies of fur seals, which is the largest in the Southern

Hemisphere. To see them even better, you can take a Wildlife

Coast Cruise' around the coast and out to a jutting rocky outcrop

called Seal Rocks', and watch them frolicking in the waves around

your boat. The famous Fairy Penguins' have a safe home there

too, and one of the great sights is to watch the daily Penguin

Parade'. Just after sunset each day, the little creatures begin their

march up out of the sea and up the beach to their burrows.

Kangaroos, wallabies and possums are still found wild and free

on the island whereas Koalas are safely protected in the Koala

Conservation Centre. This was established in 1991 and is dedicated

to the research into the Koalas and preservation of the species.

Tickets are available for visitors to walk along boardwalks that

are elevated to allow you the best views of one of Australia's best

loved little animals as they browse in the trees for food. To enrich

the experience even more, an interactive visitors' centre will be

able to tell you all about them and the research being done. The

many walks and paths for hikers, cyclists and horse riders will

bring you into intimate contact with the beauties of the coastline

and especially the wonderful bird life. You may be able to see the

feeding of the pelicans. Ranger walks are also available for those

of you who are hungry to learn more about the ecology and wildlife

of the island.

You would, however, be mistaken in thinking that animals and

wildlife, as lovely as they are, are all that Phillip Island has to offer.

No, it is a delightful holiday destination for those who love the

beach and the nightlife that is on offer. Many coves and sandy

beaches will give you all the safe swimming and aquatic sports that

you crave for. If you want activities on dry land, you can have a

round of golf, play tennis, ten pin bowling, or lose yourself in the

maze, which is part of a great fun and educational centre, with all

sorts of other activities as well. You may like to drop in and see

what is on display in one of the art galleries; and for music lovers,

there are two famous festivals to attend: Pyramid Rock festival, and

the The Coast Arts and Music Festival, if you choose your visit at the

right time. Also plan your holiday to coincide with the world famous

Motorcycle Grand Prix and World Superbike Round', if you are an

enthusiast.

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