LAKES COAST VISITOR GUIDE | PAGE 5 PHILLIP ISLAND An entire island of wonderful possibilities Summer is an ideal time to visit one of Victoria's most popular travel destinations: Phillip Island. The warm weather and frequent blue skies of summer will help ensure you can make the most of the island's many attractions – including the world-famous Penguin Parade, and an array of magnificent beaches, scenic boardwalks and native wildlife experiences. Lots to see... The Island's seemingly endless list of things to see and and do also includes a MotoGP racing track, historic-vehicle museum, an old-fashioned homestead farm, and even a chocolate factory. ...and do! For its size, Phillip Island punches well above its weight when it comes to recreational options, which include bushwalking, boating, fishing, swimming, surfing, diving, paddling, golf, photography and much more. There's also a growing arts and foodie scene, with lots of excellent cafés, galleries, restaurants, wineries and providores popping-up all around the island, offering fabulous locally-sourced produce. Cape crusade Some of the most popular walks are at Cape Woolamai. The highest point on Phillip Island, walks at the Cape offer spectacular coastal views. Between October and April each year, this part of Phillip Island becomes home for up to a million migrating shearwater birds. The area around Cape Woolamai is a hikers' delight, with an array of walks to choose from, all offering breathtaking views and scenery. Find out more Check out the following few pages for more details on some of the Island's many sights and features, and if you'd still like more information, go to visitphillipisland.com.au Pictured clockwise from top left: A family enjoying the serene foreshore at Cowes. A boardwalk overlooking rugged coastal scenery near The Nobbies. Fairy Penguins at the Island’s world-famous Penguin Parade. Couple marvelling at The Pinnacles – a spectacular coastal rock formation near the south-east tip of the Island. Photos: Visit Victoria / Destination Phillip Island BASS STRAIT BACK BEACH ROAD VENTOR ROAD PHILLIP ISLAND ROAD PHILLIP IS RD VENTOR ROAD Police TO SAN REMO CHURCHILL ISLAND MARINE NATIONAL PARK PHILLIP ISLAND NATURE PARK phillip island3922 Welcome to Scan here for full detailed map Distance from Melbourne: 142km Population: 9900 approx. Amenities: Plenty of nature parks and reserves, hotels, shopping, cafés and restaurants. Accommodation includes camping, caravanning, B&Bs, holiday houses and motels. Excellent for water play including swimming and sur ng.
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