Melbourne Airport 1 hr 55
Cowes Beach (12 min) Small swimming beach backed by a tree-dotted lawn popular for picnics, plus fishing from a jetty. National Vietnam Veterans Museum (5 min) Volunteer-run museum featuring historical artifacts, imagery & audio exhibits on the Vietnam War. The Nobbies (17 min) Scenic headlands with rugged coastal views from boardwalks & natural sea-bird nesting areas. Phillip Island Nature Parks (13 min) Conservation park with areas for visitors to view penguins & other animals in their natural habitat. Antarctic Journey (16 min) Discovery center with multimedia exhibits & activities for kids, plus a cafe with Bass Strait views. Penguin Parade (12 min) Attraction where visitors can watch a penguin colony's sunset waddle from the sea to their burrows. Churchill Island (13 min) Small island off Phillip Island with a historic farm featuring animal demonstrations & wagon rides. Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit (8 min) Track featuring public racing events & activities like go-karting & high-speed circuit rides. Nobbies Centre (16 min) Boardwalks overlooking sea rocks, seasonal penguin & seal viewing, an Antarctic museum & a cafe. Phillip Island Chocolate Factory (7 min) Factory tour featuring interactive exhibits & create-your-own chocolate, plus samples & a cafe. Purple Hen Winery (4 min) Premium cool-climate grapes are grown at this vineyard offering visitor tours & tasting events. Koala Conservation Reserve (4 min) Nature preserve with boardwalk trails allowing for views of koalas, plus interpretive information. Phillip Island Wildlife Park (7 min) This 60-acre wildlife park features free-range kangaroos & wallabies, plus koalas, wombats & birds. A Maze N Things Theme Park (4 min) Forrest Caves (4 min) Destination for scenic coastal views & erosion-produced sea caves accessible at low tide. |