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Phillip Island Vic
3922 (Pic: Fairy Penguins)
Phillip Island sits 124 km south of Melbourne and was named after Governor Phillip. It is connected to the mainland by a 640 m bridge between San Remo and Newhaven and covers an area of about 10,000 ha (26 km long x 9 km at its widest) with 97 km of coastline. Originally inhabited by the Bunurong Aborigines, European farmers & graziers arrived in 1840s. Tourism began in 1920s and was greatly boosted by the ferry service at Cowes, which is the island's major town offering great beaches, coastal walks & fishing. Phillip Island Nature Park is located in the s-w of the island and is where the nightly penguin parade can be viewed. Nearby Nobbies is a rugged nature reserve with cliff side walks and Seal Rocks is home to the country' largest Australian fur seal colony. Phillip Island also offers excellent surfing beaches and spectacular coastal scenery. Cowes markets each Sun and Churchill Island markets 4th Sat each month. World Superbike Championships (Mar/Apr), V8 Supercars (Apr), Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix (Oct). Regular events at Churchill Island include a Jazz & Blues afternoon (Feb), the Newhaven College Gourmet Food & Wine Festival (Mar-Apr), Working Horse & Pioneer Festival (Easter).
Accommodation:
Phillip Island has a hotel, holiday apartments, 5 cottages/cabins, 11 B&Bs, and 4 caravan parks.
Visitor Information Centre: 895 Phillip Island Tourist Rd, Newhaven. Tel (03) 5956 7447 or 1300 366 422.
Phillip Island sits 124 km south of Melbourne and was named after Governor Phillip. It is connected to the mainland by a 640 m bridge between San Remo and Newhaven and covers an area of about 10,000 ha (26 km long x 9 km at its widest) with 97 km of coastline. Originally inhabited by the Bunurong Aborigines, European farmers & graziers arrived in 1840s. Tourism began in 1920s and was greatly boosted by the ferry service at Cowes, which is the island's major town offering great beaches, coastal walks & fishing. Phillip Island Nature Park is located in the s-w of the island and is where the nightly penguin parade can be viewed. Nearby Nobbies is a rugged nature reserve with cliff side walks and Seal Rocks is home to the country' largest Australian fur seal colony. Phillip Island also offers excellent surfing beaches and spectacular coastal scenery. Cowes markets each Sun and Churchill Island markets 4th Sat each month. World Superbike Championships (Mar/Apr), V8 Supercars (Apr), Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix (Oct). Regular events at Churchill Island include a Jazz & Blues afternoon (Feb), the Newhaven College Gourmet Food & Wine Festival (Mar-Apr), Working Horse & Pioneer Festival (Easter).
Accommodation:
Phillip Island has a hotel, holiday apartments, 5 cottages/cabins, 11 B&Bs, and 4 caravan parks.
Visitor Information Centre: 895 Phillip Island Tourist Rd, Newhaven. Tel (03) 5956 7447 or 1300 366 422.
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