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VICTORIA · AUSTRALIA
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Phillip Island
An easy 90 minutes drive from Melbourne, connectedby a bridge to the mainland, Phillip Island is home toAustralia’s most popular natural wildlife experience thePenguin Parade as well as an abundance of uniquenature and inspiring experiences.
Each night at sunset watch the smallest penguins inthe world as they march up the beach to their burrowsin this amazing ancient ritual. The nightly PenguinParade allows visitors the chance to see thisspectacular natural phenomenon from a range ofexclusive viewing options.
Phillip Island boasts unique experiences including:nature and wildlife, interactive and fun, wild andadventurous — stay a night or two and you will wantto stay longer. Stay overnight on this compact islandwith a host of accommodation choices and enjoy
local hospitality when dining at venues in seasidevillages enriching your Island adventure. You canexplore with your own self-drive program, or arriveand join an accredited local tour operator whowill help you discover this compact Island andsurrounds secrets.
Come face to face with koalas from treetopboardwalks, stroll through cottage gardens, experiencedaily farming activities and enjoy drifting amongstthousands of playful seals on a cruise to Seal Rocks —the world’s largest Australian Fur Seal colony.Experience wildlife encounters with Australian faunaof all types at leading wildlife parks.
Phillip Island is home to some of Victoria’s moststunning coastal scenery. Boasting miles of spectacularwalks, secluded beaches and bays, internationally-
Victoria’s Wildlife Island, Phillip Island…
renowned wetlands, nationally recognised surfingreserves, visitors can discover themselves or take ascenic helicopter flight over it all. For the adventurous,embark on a kayaking, surfing, snorkelling or cyclingexperience with local operators.
You’re unlikely to find a more captivating contrast ofactivities anywhere else in Australia.
The world-famous Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuithosts International motor racing events viewed byover 350 million people around the world and offersgo karting on a scale replica circuit, behind the scenetours and adrenalin pumping hot laps in a race car.
Experience amazing puzzles, illusions and mazes ataward winning attractions, catching your own fishfor the barbecue, delicious bush tucker produce or
explore a Bush Tucker trail. Be enthralled by theworld’s largest chocolate waterfall and otheramazing chocolate displays.
An overnight stay is essential to ensure visitorsexperience all the Island has to offer. Accommodationis extensive, from beachside holiday parks and resortsto boutique accommodation, deluxe backpackers andpremium apartments.
There are fine places to eat, drink and unwind,offering delicious local cuisine and award-winningregional wines and boutique beers. From modernseaside locations to welcoming Asian-inspiredvenues — the choice is yours. There is a diverse rangeof culinary options boasting local produce fromacross the region and the townships of Cowes,San Remo, Newhaven and Rhyll.
AdventureAdventure seekers sure can jumpright into the waves on a surfboard,kayak or boat and soak in thebeauty of the rugged coastline androck formations while navigatinggnarly surf.
But for other adrenaline-ampingaction there’s the Grand Prix circuitwith a triple Hot Lap lightning rideor a competitive session at the go-karts scale replica circuit.
Take to the skies and enjoy the thrillof a scenic helicopter flight withmajestic views of the Phillip Islandcoastline.
The fast pace of the new Eco-Adventure cruise to Seal Rocks willalso satisfy the adventure seeker.And challenge yourself on theSkytrail ropes adventure.
WildlifeencountersIt’s a wonderful thing to get up closeand personal with wildlife in itsnatural environment and on PhillipIsland there are endlessopportunities. Whilst our mostfamous residents the little penguinsreturn to their burrows each evening,during the day you can meet anarray of native wildlife. Visitingaccredited wildlife parks whereencounters abound with Australianbush creatures, witnessing the dailypelican feeding at San Remo andwandering our nature trails andcoastlines to discover wildlife in itsnatural surrounds. Then you can taketo the water by boat for close upencounters with our resident furseals at Seal Rocks.
FoodDining out across the Island providesan array of choices — from finedining restaurants with seasonallyinspired menus to family friendlydining spots. Enjoy wonderful viewsof Westernport Bay or the ruggedcoastline or embrace theatmosphere of coastal villages. Manydifferent world cuisines are on offerincluding Italian, Mediterranean,Japanese, Thai, Indian, Mexican andmodern Asian inspired restaurants.Taste the tantalising flavours of localproduce including seafood and beef.
AccommodationWith so many things to do it is vital to plan that overnight escape.Wake up to seaside breezes and discover nature as it awakens. There are arange of quality resorts, apartments, boutique venues and holiday parksoffering a perfect Island escape. Your hosts will provide a warm welcomeand friendly advice for guests.
FunVisitors flock to the island for theperfect fun escape. Phillip Islandoffers so much to keep both the kidsand the adults entertained.Attractions like mini golf, go-karts, aworld of Chocolate, giant mazes andmind bending theme park are sure toprovide hours of fun andentertainment. Enjoy the challengeof fishing for your lunch at theoutdoor and indoor trout farm pools,getting lost in a maze, discoveringChurchill Island’s farm experience orplaying cricket on the beach.
TouringDiscover the region with a local! Newly established local tour operators nowprovide local touring experiences. Choose from a range of tours and uniqueexperiences that will provide an interesting insight to our region.Or customize your own tour!
Only Phillip Island has so many experiences within a 15 minute drive.With this much to choose from, it’s a great reason to stay overnight.Here are our leading accommodators and experiences…
Reservations: +61 3 5671 9300Email: [email protected]
Website: silverwaterresort.com.au
Reservations: +61 3 5952 8000Email: [email protected]
Website: ramadaphillipisland.com.au
Reservations: +61 3 5952 1351Email: [email protected]
Website: thewaves.com.au
Reservations : +61 3 5952 2644Email: [email protected]
Website: phillipislandapartments.net.au
Places to stay
Contact: Sue Webber Tel: +61 3 5956 9090Email: [email protected]
Website: oaktreelodge.com.au
Contact: Larson Henderson Tel: +61 3 5956 6123Email: [email protected]
Website: theislandaccommodation.com.au
Contact: Neil Wolfenden Tel: +61 3 5952 2258Email: [email protected]
Website: anchorbelle.com.au
Contact: Julie Curran Tel: +61 3 5952 2211Email: [email protected]
Website: cowescaravanpark.com.au
C A R A V A N P A R K
Anchor Belle
Holiday Park
Contact: Kirsty Mawer Tel: +61 459 494 666Email: [email protected]
Website: exceptionalphillipisland.com.au
Contact: Graham Paterson Tel: +61 447 054 112Email: [email protected]
Website: inverlochtours.com
Tours
Contact: Geoff Moed Tel: +61 3 5952 2283Email: [email protected]
Website: amazenthings.com.au
Contact: Lauren Mitchell Tel: +61 3 5956 7316Email: [email protected]
Website: phillipislandhelicopters.com.au
Contact: Adam Fraser Tel: +61 3 5956 9255Email: [email protected]
Website: rhylltroutandbushtucker.com.au
Fun and adventure
Contact: Marketing Department Tel: +61 3 5952 2710Email: [email protected]
Website: phillipislandcircuit.com.au
Contact: Panny Letchumanan Tel: +61 3 5956 6600Email: [email protected]
Website: phillipislandchocolatefactory.com.au
Contact: Michael Johnson Tel: +61 3 5978 7935Email: [email protected]: www.moonlitsanctuary.com.au
Tel: +61 3 5951 2800Email: [email protected]
Website: penguins.org.au
Contact: John Dickie Tel: +61 3 5952 3501Email: [email protected]
Website: wildlifecoastcruises.com.au
Contact: Ian Heffer Tel: +61 3 5678 8548Email: [email protected]
Website: marukoalapark.com.au
Wildlife experiences
Food
Contact: Maxine Sando Tel: +61 3 5952 1004Email: [email protected]
Website: pirsl.com.au
Contact: Neil Gillin Tel: +61 3 5952 1666Email: [email protected]
Website: rustywaterbrewery.com.au
Contact: Jodi Voigt Tel: +61 3 5956 7200Email: [email protected]
Website: thecapekitchen.com.au
Contact: Anthony or Sue Tel: +61 3 5956 9520Email: enquiry@ theforeshore.com.au
Website: theforeshore.com.au
Contact: Rob Easton Tel: +61 3 5952 3106Email: [email protected]
Website: thefatseagull.com.au
Contact: Rob Easton Tel: +61 3 5952 6560Email: [email protected]
Website: asiankitchenpi.com
Phillip Island is a highlight of any self-drive itinerary andfeatures as an essential overnight stay for thosediscovering Victoria’s unique regions. Finish your eveningat the Penguin Parade with a relaxed dinner experienceat a welcoming restaurant and wake up the next morningto the Island’s natural delights.
You can connect the region to touring experiences onthe Sydney Melbourne Coastal Drive, Melbourne’s SouthEast Touring discovering the Mornington Peninsula andYarra Valley/Dandenong Ranges.
Drive Times (approximate)
Melbourne to Phillip Island 90 minutesPhillip Island bridge to Penguin Parade 15 minutesPenguin Parade to Cowes 15 minutesCowes to San Remo/Bridge 15 minutesPhillip Island to…
Mornington Peninsula 60 minutesSorrento-Queenscliff Ferry 90 minutesYarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges 90 minutesWilsons Promontory (from Cowes) 95 minutes
Itinerary Ideas and Highlights check our website:http://www.visitphillipisland.com/category/services/international/
Touring
For further copies of this publication and other material please contactDestination Phillip Island — Regional Tourism Board
P.O. Box 683, Cowes, Phillip Island Victoria Australia 3922Telephone +61 3 5952 2729 · Email [email protected] · Website visitphillipisland.com
Disclaimer: Destination Phillip Island including its officers, agents and contractors (publisher) has made every endeavour toensure that the details appearing in this publication are correct at the time of printing, but accept no responsibility for any
inaccuracy or mis-description, whether by inclusion or omission, nor does the publisher accept any responsibility forsubsequent change or withdrawal, of prices, details or services shown which are subject to alteration without notice.
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