Phillip Island

Phillip Island is the top natural attraction in Australia. The wide range of accommodation, restaurants and man made attractions are first class, and the natural attractions are internationally renowned.

San Remo is the last town before leaving the mainland and is the gateway to Phillip Island. The first town on the island is the small fishing town of Newhaven where you can fish from the pier, surf one of the best surf beaches in Victoria, walk along picturesque Cape Woolamai or explore nearby historic Churchill Island.

On the south-east tip of the island is the quiet town of Rhyll. Walk through the nearby Koala Conservation Centre and Woodland to see koalas up close or view birds as you walk through the famous wetlands at Rhyll Inlet. Visit the Maritime museum with local artifacts and a large shell collection.

The main commercial centre on Phillip Island is Cowes, where you can visit the Clock Museum. Take a wildlife cruise to the large fur seal colony on Seal Rocks or enjoy watching hundreds of Little Penguins returning to their burrows at the nightly Penguin Parade at nearby Summerland Beach. The Penguin Parade, Australia's second most visited natural attraction.

For attractions and sightseeing, visit Attractions Australia.