Melbourne Airport 2 hr 2
The Nobbies (16 min) Scenic headlands with rugged coastal views from boardwalks & natural sea-bird nesting areas. Churchill Island (19 min) Small island off Phillip Island with a historic farm featuring animal demonstrations & wagon rides. Penguin Parade (11 min) Attraction where visitors can watch a penguin colony's sunset waddle from the sea to their burrows. Nobbies Centre (15 min) Boardwalks overlooking sea rocks, seasonal penguin & seal viewing, an Antarctic museum & a cafe. Phillip Island Nature Parks (12 min) Conservation park with areas for visitors to view penguins & other animals in their natural habitat. A Maze N Things Theme Park (4 min) Koala Conservation Reserve (4 min) Nature preserve with boardwalk trails allowing for views of koalas, plus interpretive information. Phillip Island Chocolate Factory (13 min) Factory tour featuring interactive exhibits & create-your-own chocolate, plus samples & a cafe. Pt. Leo Estate (1 hr 32) Coastal winery with vineyard tours, cellar door tastings & an outdoor modern sculpture gallery. Cowes Beach (6 min) Small swimming beach backed by a tree-dotted lawn popular for picnics, plus fishing from a jetty. Purple Hen Winery (9 min) Premium cool-climate grapes are grown at this vineyard offering visitor tours & tasting events. Antarctic Journey (15 min) Discovery center with multimedia exhibits & activities for kids, plus a cafe with Bass Strait views. Phillip Island Wildlife Park (4 min) This 60-acre wildlife park features free-range kangaroos & wallabies, plus koalas, wombats & birds. Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens (1 hr 34) Landscaped gardens featuring a hedge maze, a gift shop with lavender items & an airy cafe. Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit (8 min) Track featuring public racing events & activities like go-karting & high-speed circuit rides. |