Phillip+Island

=//**Phillip Island**//=

A map of Phillip Island:


Phillip Island is 4-5 hours away from Bendigo.

The [|Penguin Parade] experience is sure to be the highlight of your visit. As the sun fades in the sky, the little Penguins waddle up the beach to the safety of their homes in the sand dunes. Witness this magical procession – it is a treat never forgotten.

Some of the Attractions in Phillip Island Maze N’ Thing’s, Australian Gardens and Maru Koala and Animal Park. =** Maze N’ Things: **=

No visit to Phillip Island is complete without a magical trip to A Maze’N Things. It is a whole world of optical illusions, mazes and puzzles that will entertain, intrigue and amuse adults and children for hours. The new Puzzle Island extension at A Maze’N Things boasts world first activities, and a whole range of interactive exhibits that will have you roaring with laughter or scratching your head in disbelief.

=** Australian Gardens: **= On your way to or from Phillip Island, make sure you visit Victoria's newest botanic garden, the Australian Garden. Located within the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, the award-winning Australian Garden is a place where visitors can be inspired by the beauty and diversity of Australian flora, landscapes, art and architecture. =**Animal Park :**= Enjoy hand feeding and patting the kangaroos and wallabies, including rare albino animals. Meet the Koalas up close on hourly tours where the Keeper will take you right inside the enclosure to personally introduce you to our Koala family. See wombats, Tasmanian Devils, dingoes, a Crocodile, native birds and more in the animal park. Talk with the Keepers and be introduced different animals by names at hourly talks on all weekends, school and public holidays. =**Wildlife or Fauna :**=

You can come face to face with koalas in their natural habitat. The Koala Conservation Centre’s unique tree top boardwalks and close viewing areas allow visitors to see how truly amazing koalas are. = **History of Phillip Island:** = For thousands of years Phillip Island has been part of the lands roamed by the Bunurong people, the coastal to inland indigenous people of Australia. The Bunurong called the island "Beang Gurt" and are thought to have come to the area about 40,000 years ago. At this time, Phillip Island would have still been attached to the mainland, as the sea levels were much lower than they are today. For European purposes, Phillip Island was discovered by George Bass in January, 1798. Bass he entered Westernport Bay on a journey south from Sydney in a nine metre flat-bottomed whale boat, to determine existence of a strait between mainland and Tasmania. That strait is today named after him. = ** Weather of Phillip Island: ** = = || || Today
 * || Fine || 9°C || 13°C || || || Friday || || A little rain later. || 8°C || 14°C || || || Saturday || || Rain. Windy. || 10°C || 17°C || || || Sunday || || <span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Showers. Windy. || <span style="color: #2d2d2d; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: center;">10°C || <span style="color: #2d2d2d; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: center;">14°C || || || <span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Monday || || <span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Shower or two. || <span style="color: #2d2d2d; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: center;">8°C || <span style="color: #2d2d2d; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: center;">13°C || || || <span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Tuesday || || <span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Partly cloudy. || <span style="color: #2d2d2d; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: center;">8°C || <span style="color: #2d2d2d; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: center;">14°C || || || <span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Wednesday || || <span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Sunny. || <span style="color: #2d2d2d; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: center;">7°C || <span style="color: #2d2d2d; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 8.5pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: center;">17°C ||

= ** Accommodation ** = Some Hotels and Motels at Phillip Island Benfields Motel and Conference Centre, Coachman Motel and Holiday Units, Kaloha Holiday Resort and Seahorse Resort. ** Transport   ** Some transport around: Phillip Island Queenscliff Sorrento Ferry: Connecting Phillip Island to the Bellarine and Great Ocean Road, the 40 minute crossing is a stress free alternative to driving through the city, saving you time and kilometres. Phillip Island Bus Lines: Phillip Island Helicopters: Our guests have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of services that include, helicopter scenic flights, winery tours, remote fishing tours, hiking, picnics, skiing/snowboarding, charters and group events in the Phillip Island and Gippsland area. If you are a current customer, we thank you for your business. If you are thinking about becoming one, please give us a cal.<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;"> Ride on Bikes: You can hire bikes in Cowes and here is how much they cost for Mountain Bikes and Kids bikes. 1 hour hire - $15 incl helmet and lock

4 hour hire - $25 incl helmet and lock

full day hire - $35 incl helmet and lock

1 week hire - $150 incl helmet and lock <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Wildlife Coast Cruises: <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> Phillip Island is known for its beautiful wildlife. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Along the way you’ll be captivated by the beautiful coastline and learning the history of Phillip Island’s western shoreline. **Includes:** <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt -33pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Two <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Two hour open water cruise onboard Kasey Lee <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">An average of 5000+ seals sighted up close <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Complimentary afternoon or morning tea <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Variety of seabirds <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Regular dolphin sightings <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Educational commentary <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Historical sights <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Children activities <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Safety ramp access <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Warm undercover viewing <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Visits to the Captains Bridge