Phillip Island

Phillip Island is a popular destination famous for its nightly parade of little penguins, international motor racing events, beautiful beaches, nature and wildlife. Just 90 minutes from Melbourne, Phillip Island offers visitors a range of easily accessible activities and facilities. For an extended visit, Silverwater Resort, set high on the hills above San Remo, offers excellent leisure facilities.

Wildlife wonders

Every day at dusk, Phillip Island hosts Australia's most popular wildlife event - a parade of little penguins that emerge from the sea and make their way to their burrows in the sand dunes.

Phillip Island Nature Parks offers a convenient Three Parks Pass that includes entry to see the Penguin Parade, historic Churchill Island, and the Koala Conservation Centre. At the Penguin Parade, take advantage of secluded beach tours, viewing platforms and interaction with experienced rangers. At historic Churchill Island, discover a working heritage farm, and at the Koala Conservation Centre, view koalas up close in a natural setting.

Phillip Island is also home to Seal Rocks, where more than 16,000 fur seals - one of the largest colonies in Australia - sun themselves on the rocks, feeding their young, wrestling, and swimming in surrounding waters.

Home of motor sports

Several times a year the island revs up to accommodate the major international motorcycle and supercar events, including the Superbike World Championship, Phillip Island 500 V8 Supercars Endurance Events and the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.

To test the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, buckle up for go-karting, or try an  fuelled ride around the circuit with a racing driver in the HSV Hot Laps.

Aquatic activities

Phillip Island also has a reputation for beautiful coastal scenery. Swim, sail, fish or go boating on protected northern beaches along Westernport Bay, or head for the Southern coastline facing Bass Strait for some of the best surf beaches in Victoria.

Go to Visit Victoria (Phillip Island) for further information.