Phillip Island

Phillip Island - 22kms long x 9.5 kilometers wide is situated at the entrance to Westernport Bay approximately 120 kms south-east (90 minutes) from Melbourne. The top natural attraction in Victoria, Phillip Island averages approximately 3 million visitors annually.

Phillip Island’s wide range of accommodation, restaurants and man made attractions are first class with the natural attractions being internationally renowned.

Phillip Island is renowned for amazing wildlife including Little Penguins, Koalas, Seals and over 200 species of birdlife. Penguin Parade every night of the year at dusk.

Phillip Island's magnificent 100 kilometre coastline transforms from massive rocky outcrops to sheltered golden beaches with the main family beach located on the Esplanade at the bottom of the main street.

Phillip Island Accommodation

Phillip Island offers a wide variety of accommodation. Visitors can choose from resort-style luxury to bed and breakfast establishments near secluded beaches. There is also unique hotel accommodation, motels, apartments, cottages, caravan parks, cabins, camping and backpacker accommodation.

Phillip Island Attractions

Phillip Island is well renowned for its amazing wildlife including world famous Little Penguins, Koalas, Seals and over 200 species of birdlife which inhabit or migrate to the island.

Phillip Island's golden sheltered beaches abound with the main family beach located on the Esplanade (at the end of the main street Thompson Av). Enjoy the grassy picnic areas with children's playground, free electric bbq's, public toilets, disabled toilets opposite Thompson Avenue on the Esplanade.

Phillip Island is a foodies delight with cosmopolitan dining and innovative menus which cater for most tastes and budgets. During main holiday periods it is a good idea to make a reservation as demand usually outstrips seating capacity. Also it is a good idea to check opening hours as they may vary.

San Remo . Rhyll . French Island

Seal Rocks Cruise
Cruise out to seals rocks to see over 6,000 Australian fur seals. It's a 2 hour cruise which includes; commentated tour around Phillip Island's northwest coast, a visit to seal rocks getting up close within meters of seals, afternoon tea and a variety of activities for the children on the way home.
www.wildlifecoastcruises.com.au

Phillip Island Events

Phillip Island is famous for its adrenalin pumping international motorcycle and car racing events.

Motorbike enthusiasts from around the world converge on Phillip Island twice a year to see the big bikes in action at the Superbike World Championship and the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.

For car racing enthusiasts, enjoy the non stop action of the V8 Supercars, Historic cars and other racing events.

Farmers Markets are held monthly at Churchill Island.

January: Annual Island Classic Motor Cycle Racing. Roxy WQS Womens Surfing Festival
February: San Remo Channel Challenge. Phillip Island Swim and the Cowes Classic
March: Shannons Historic Classic. Superbike World Championship.
Easter: Churchill Island Working Horse Festival
September: V8 Supercar Championship
October: Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix
November: Churchill Island Garden Lovers Festival. Island Magic Car Racing
December: Pyramid Rock Music Festival