Details About Phillip Island

Attractions

• The Penguin Parade experience is sure to be the highlight of your visit. As the sun fades in the sky, the little Penguins waddle up the beach to the safety oftheir homes in the sand dunes. Witness this magical procession – it is a treat never forgotten.
• Stroll the Nobbies boardwalk to view the majestic rugged south coast and blowhole. See one of the Southern Hemisphere's largest fur seal colonies. Seal tours are also available on the luxurious 15mtr catamaran “Bay Connections 1”.
• Towering gums at the Koala Conservation Centre and woodlands of the Oswin Roberts Reserve provide a safe home for the island’s koala population. Koalas can be viewed at the close viewing area and tree-top boardwalk at the visitor Centre. Or a gentle stroll can be taken through the woodlands of the Oswin Roberts Reserve.
• Churchill Island, accessed by bridge from Phillip Island, is steeped in history. Deliciously fragrant gardens surround the historical homestead amidst a variety of bird life. The island is a working farm with Highland cattle, sheep, ducks, chickens and Clydesdale horses. Ranger talks, machinery demonstrations and festivals bring the island to life throughout the year.
• There is a diverse range of established walks around the island. Cape Woolamai, Kitty Miller Bay and Nobbies walks feature good beach/bush tracks, and boardwalks predominately along the rugged south coast. Conservation Hill and Rhyll Mangrove boardwalk overlook the Rhyll wetlands and Rhyll Inlet, offering excellent bird watching opportunities. Swan Lake nature trail leads to the only permanent freshwater lake on the island and offers viewing hides, to watch the lake's bird life.
• Help with the daily pelican feeding, 11.30am at the pier at San Remo.

Adventures

Phillip Island Circuit is home to the International MotoGP Motorcycle Grand Prix, World Championship Superbikes and Australian Touring Car Championships and a host of other events. You can also try out the go-karts on a miniaturised version of the track.

Currency

The Australian Dollar (AUD) is the official currency.