Visited by some 3.5 million tourists every year, Phillip Island in Australia is a great holiday destination. The island is 140 km from the city of Melbourne, in Victoria. There’s no problem when it comes to Phillip Island accommodation as there are numerous types of excellent facilities. These include B&Bs, resorts, hotels, apartments, holiday parks, camp sites, cottages, or caravan parks.
The island is about 10,000 hectares in size. At its widest point it is 9 km, while its length is 26 km. Phillip Island has 97 km of beautiful coastline. It is one of the most attractive places in Australia with its natural beauty, clean beaches, peaceful wetlands, and an abundance of wildlife.
The Penguin Parade is a late afternoon experience not to be missed. As the sun begins to set, you can see the procession of penguins hurriedly waddling to the safety of their homes in the dunes. From boardwalks and viewing stands you can watch the penguins in their natural habitat. The Penguin Parade center also has some interesting educational and interactive displays.
Take a day tour on a catamaran and see the biggest fur seal colony in the southern hemisphere. Or visit Australia’s latest marine attraction, Nobbies Center. Here you can discover amazing facts about sharks, dolphins, and seals. There are camera-like devices that you can operate yourself so that you can zoom up close on these amazing creatures.
Of course no visit to Australia would be complete without seeing Koala bears. Phillip Island is home to the Koala Conservation Center in the Oswin Roberts Reserve. The center provides a safe and secure home to the islands population of Koalas. You can watch them from tree-top viewing areas.
To see these delightful creatures face-to-face you can take a walk through the woodlands. If you are lucky you might spot some young joeys. To see these babies venturing out of their mothers’ pouches for the very first time is a unique experience. Although Koalas are commonly called ‘bears’, they are actually marsupials.
One of the sweetest attractions on Phillip Island is the chocolate factory. You can watch delicious, creamy chocolates being handmade. During your visit you’ll be given a frozen banana dipped in chocolate. There are some awesome displays that include an amazing ‘chocolate fall’ made of 400 liters of running chocolate.
Other island attractions include an illusion room called ‘A Maze’N Things‘, tenpin bowling, Grumpy’s Mini Golf, and the Phillip Island Fun Shed. You can also take a helicopter ride to view the island’s scenery, or charter a boat and fish at the Rhyll Trout and Bush Tucker Farm.
The National Vietnam Veterans Museum recently moved to brand new premises near the airport. There are 6,000 displays and artifacts on view. The museum was created to preserve the aircraft, vehicles, memorabilia and photographs in remembrance of the Australian soldiers who were involved in the Vietnam War.
With regards to Phillip Island accommodation, the best way to select your preferred facility is to go online and look at photos and read up about the many options. After you have compared prices and made a choice you can book online. You can also book tickets for any activities, tours or attractions.