subject: Uncover Melbourne's Secrets For Yourself [print this page] Australia has claimed bragging rites for many distinctive things found within its down under borders. Its variety of unusual creatures and amazing animals found on day tours out of Melbourne is just the beginning. However, nearby Phillip Island is the place for native creature closeups and will help you understand why Australia can boast.
Philip Island is the natural habitat for a good variety of these animals. It is home to the continents largest fur seal colonies. Breath taking, raw natural creature beauty is everywhere along the southern coastline, who's beauty is unmatched. Warrook Cattle Farm is a tour stop and a working farm, allowing you to be part of the wallaby and kangaroo feeding ritual. This could easily entice you to feed the other animals found on this farm.
For Koala fans, the Koala Conservation Center could easily be easily be the worship center for these amazing creatures and their natural habitat. Being cuddly, fluffy and cute just adds to it's creature charm. To help brush up on local facts or acquire a quick but in-depth education, make the Phillip Island Visitors Information Center your next stop. By now you might want to stop over in the retreat and beach town of Cowes for a relaxing and refreshing lunch.
Little Penguins are not little at all, when it comes to their popularity as a tourist attraction. There cute creatures are heavy weight tourist magnets. They are so special they have been honored with special tours just for them. Any of the local tour companies will pick you up where you are staying and return you at days end to the comfort of your relaxing room suite.
Many people are happy to view them from afar. If you are one of those people that wish to get right up close they will accommodate you for a different ticket price. There is even a private viewing of the penguin parade that is limited to just 10 people for maximum enjoyment. A lovely setting and an abundance of animals in natural settings make this an incredible day trip.