| the casual cottages range from studios to 3-bedroom suites and include kitchens, free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dining areas; some add whirlpool baths. set within 26 hectares of bushland on phillip island, this relaxed resort is 4 km from the koala conservation centre and 5 km from smiths beach. amenities include an informal restaurant/bar and a fitness room, as well as 2 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, 3 tennis courts and a sauna. there are also hiking trails and bbq areas, along with a children's playground. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Melbourne Airport 2 hr 2
Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens (1 hr 34)
Landscaped gardens featuring a hedge maze, a gift shop with lavender items & an airy cafe. Churchill Island (19 min)
Small island off Phillip Island with a historic farm featuring animal demonstrations & wagon rides. A Maze N Things Theme Park (4 min) Phillip Island Wildlife Park (4 min)
This 60-acre wildlife park features free-range kangaroos & wallabies, plus koalas, wombats & birds. Koala Conservation Reserve (4 min)
Nature preserve with boardwalk trails allowing for views of koalas, plus interpretive information. Nobbies Centre (15 min)
Boardwalks overlooking sea rocks, seasonal penguin & seal viewing, an Antarctic museum & a cafe. Penguin Parade (11 min)
Attraction where visitors can watch a penguin colony's sunset waddle from the sea to their burrows. Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit (8 min)
Track featuring public racing events & activities like go-karting & high-speed circuit rides. Pt. Leo Estate (1 hr 32)
Coastal winery with vineyard tours, cellar door tastings & an outdoor modern sculpture gallery. Purple Hen Winery (9 min)
Premium cool-climate grapes are grown at this vineyard offering visitor tours & tasting events. Phillip Island Nature Parks (12 min)
Conservation park with areas for visitors to view penguins & other animals in their natural habitat. The Nobbies (16 min)
Scenic headlands with rugged coastal views from boardwalks & natural sea-bird nesting areas. Cowes Beach (6 min)
Small swimming beach backed by a tree-dotted lawn popular for picnics, plus fishing from a jetty. Phillip Island Chocolate Factory (13 min)
Factory tour featuring interactive exhibits & create-your-own chocolate, plus samples & a cafe. Antarctic Journey (15 min)
Discovery center with multimedia exhibits & activities for kids, plus a cafe with Bass Strait views. | 
