Phillip Island

Most famous for its fury penguins, food, wines and natural wonders, Victoria's Phillip Island makes for the ideal holiday destination at any time of the year. Located just 90 minutes from Melbourne many people that live in Melbourne have made this their weekend away destination as they can just retreat away from the world for a few days and relax in beautiful surroundings.

From the famous penguin parade through to seals, koalas, birds and marine life this island is filled with so many animals that it is a nature lover’s paradise. There are also other main attractions to be enjoyed such as the Phillip Island Grand Prix racing that is held here every year, along with many other attractions and awesome wineries to see.

The penguin parade is definitely something to see when you are here, as these fury little creatures make their way up into the sand dunes every night to bed down together. Another attraction based on the island is the koala conservation centre, where you can get up close and personal with these cuddle animals as you take the walk along the boardwalk or in the close viewing area provided for all visitors.

 To complement the superb natural attractions, visitors will find days filled with interesting things to see and do, including outstanding man made attractions, cinema, art, cruises, historic places of interest, shopping in the many speciality shops, dining in the islands fine restaurants which cater for all tastes and budgets or simply enjoy a cappuccino in an alfresco setting.The beautiful Mornington Peninsula with its superb wineries is only a short distance away

Golden sheltered beaches abound with the main family beach located on the Esplanade. Enjoy the grassy picnic areas with children's playground, free electric BBQ's, public toilets and disabled toilets for a great day out with the entire family. Other attractions that are based on the island include Seal Rocks or French Island, the Maritime Museum at Rhyll as well as the natural attractions that you just can’t miss of “The Nobbies”, “The Blowhole” and Cape Woolamai.

It is an island where the kids will have a ball and the parents can really relax and rejuvenate themselves on a much deserved break. You can spend you days visiting the many natural and man made attractions or just watch the days go by as you kick back! With brilliant blue skies, crystal blue waters made for swimming and many other water sports to the picturesque town centre and breathtaking scenery you are sure to have a holiday that will be so good, that you will keep coming back for more each year.

Phillip Island is one of the top natural attractions in Australia offering a wide range of accommodation, restaurants and man made attractions that are all first class, and the natural attractions are internationally renowned. So make the choice today to start planning your trip away to the wonderful destination of Phillip Island for a holiday that everyone will be raving about for ages.