| Melbourne is the capital of Victoria, Australia. | | | | much more wildlife to experience on Phillip Island. The |
| Melbourne offers great shopping and dining and | | | | Noobies Center offers an interactive look at marine life |
| Victoria has got a beautiful countryside and coast line | | | | through high tech cameras that capture their every |
| combining beautiful national and state parks with quiet | | | | move while removing unobtrusive. You can see sea |
| little towns and some larger regional centers. Phillip | | | | bird colonies, sharks, seals and dolphins as well as the |
| Island is a charming island with some big tourist | | | | island's beautiful south coast. The Blowhole is a sea |
| attractions like the penguin parade and the Motor | | | | cave that is must see during high tide as it can shoot |
| Racing Grand Prix. It is a great place to go for a short | | | | out sea spray. A visit to the Koala Conservation |
| break, relax and be one with nature. | | | | Center will give you a treetop view of koalas and |
| Phillip Island is located about 90 minutes away from | | | | native island birds. |
| Melbourne, Phillip Island is linked to the mainland by a | | | | Just offshore of Newhaven is the historic Churchill |
| bridge connecting the mainland town of San Remo to | | | | Island. This historic working farm dating back to the late |
| the island town of Newhaven. Once you have arrived | | | | 1800s includes sheep, chickens, Clydesdale horses and |
| there are plenty of accommodations for staying | | | | peacocks. This is where you can walk through |
| overnight on the island. Hotels are located in the main | | | | beautiful woodlands showcasing the islands bird life |
| township of Cowes and other towns on the island. | | | | and trees hundreds of years old. |
| Beach side apartments can be found on the islands | | | | If you are interested in a more action oriented trip, you |
| seaside villages. Resorts, camping sites and caravan | | | | will be glad to know that Phillip Island does not |
| rentals also allow guests different ways of | | | | disappoint with popular activities including fishing, boating |
| experiencing the island. | | | | scuba diving and island walks. Cape Woolamai offers |
| Phillip Island draws over 3.5 million tourists each year | | | | one of the best panoramic views of the island for |
| and the primary reason for that is the penguin parade. | | | | taking a walk. Its beach is also popular among |
| The penguin parade allows visitors a chance to see | | | | professional surfers looking for strong rips and |
| the world's smallest species of penguins up close. | | | | currents. For swimming the north side of the island is |
| Australia is one of the few places in the world where | | | | better as the seas tend to be a little less rough. |
| this species of penguin is found. At the Phillip Island | | | | Fans of motorsport will not be disappointed when |
| Nature Park, an area has been set aside specifically | | | | touring Phillip Island. The island was the original home to |
| for viewing. Just after the sun sets down, the fairy | | | | the Australian Grand Prix and the Bathurst 1000. The |
| penguins as they are often called return from fishing in | | | | Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is the current home of |
| the sea to their sand dune burrows. You can witness | | | | the motorcycle version of the Grand Prix and is the |
| as the penguins return to the island in groups; the entire | | | | host venue for a number of other motor sport events. |
| process lasts about 50 minutes. | | | | The Visitor Center covers the history of the motor |
| The lights and elevated boardwalks make it easy for | | | | racing on the island and provides a guided tour of the |
| you to see the penguins. You can't make photographs, | | | | circuit. |
| but you can see the little penguins from only a few | | | | So you see, Phillip Island, despite its' size, has got a |
| feet away. They are a mesmerizing breed and you | | | | wide variety of attractions. When you visit Melbourne |
| will find yourself not able to stop looking at them. | | | | for longer than a few days I would definitely |
| Additionally, visitors must stay within the designated | | | | recommend you come check out the Penguin Parade |
| areas to not disturb the animals. You should also | | | | at least. Those little creatures are really wonderful. |
| remember to dress warmly when you come have a | | | | Anything else is up to the time you have available and |
| look at the penguins. At night by the seaside you can | | | | what you want to do, but you can definitely spend a |
| easily get cold as my family has experienced in a | | | | day or two on the island without getting bored. Spend |
| number of occasions! | | | | any longer and you run the risk of falling in love with |
| Though penguins might be the main draw, there is | | | | Phillip Island and never wanting to leave again! |