Phillip Island Travel
 Phillip Island is a large island at the
mouth of Western Port Bay, located less than two hours
drive from Melbourne in Victoria. Because of its proximity
to the state capital, it's a popular weekend tourist
destination, especially during the summer months.
The island is separated from the
mainland by just a channel and is connected by a bridge. It is
part of the Bass Coast Shire of Gippsland.
Cities and Major Towns of
Phillip Island
- CBD, which includes the major
shopping areas around the Queen Street Mall,
and many of Brisbane sights.
- South Bank for restaurants,
cafes, and boardwalks.
- Fortitude Valley for more
vibrant shopping and nightlife.
Things to See at Phillip Island
- Penguin Parade, Summerland Beach
(near the south western end of the island).
At sunset the little penguins walk up from the sea
to their nests.
- The Nobbies and Seal Rocks (near
the south western end of the island, past the
Penguin Parade). From the boardwalks here you
can see penguins for free, as well as gull
rookeries. You might even see a snake in the grass.
The Seal Rocks are too far away to see much of the
seals with the naked eye but you can look through
the pay binoculars. If nothing else, there are the
views of coastal scenery.
- Koala Conservation Centre, Phillip
Island Rd.
- A Maze'N Things (mini golf, a giant
maze, and a 'hall of illusions')
- Vietnam
Veterans Museum Dedicated to
preserving and exhibiting memorabilia from
Australia’s longest war. It is run by volunteers
and does not have the quality of presentation of
a big museum. There are over 5000 items though
and there are videos playing. Go out the back to
see the tank, helicopter, howitzer and vehicles.
Entry by donation.
- Cape Woolamai. There are several loops
of walking tracks of various lengths. Doing all the
walks might take up to 3 hours. Most of the cape is
a huge mutton-bird or shearwater colony and the
birds’ burrows are everywhere. There are few trees
in much of the area but there is a section of
regenerating bush. The first part of the walks is
along the beach, starting near the lifesaving
club.
- Beaches. There are a large number of
beaches (both sheltered beaches on the inland side
and surf beaches on the ocean side of the
island)
- Scuba Diving. Phillip Island is home to
some of the most spectactular scuba diving
destinations in Victoria.
Events and Festivals at Phillip Island
- The annual Australian
Grand Prix , an official round of the
World MotoGP plus a round of the World Superbike
(WBSK) is currently held at the 1950's purpose
built Motor
Racing Circuit, and draws a massive
contingent of motor sport fans (colloqially
known as "petrolheads") every year.
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