Cuddling a koala and getting up close and personal with the native wildlife is often top of a traveller’s bucketlist when they go to Australia. Maru Wildlife Park provides the perfect opportunity to do this. Located amongst the stunning scenery of Phillip Island, with its exquisite beaches and local culture, it’s the perfect place to soak up the outdoor lifestyle in Australia whilst getting to know the cute critters that call the country home. There are a range of animal encounters to be had at this award-winning park, including the chance to meet a koala, hand-feed a rare and beautiful […]
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Australian Fur Seals
Phillip Island is a lovely alternative to the bustling cosmopolitan city of Melbourne. It’s a fantastic place to take a weekend getaway and is only a few hours’ drive from the city. The island is known for its surf, magical beaches, and wildlife. Some of the biggest attractions are the penguins that live on the island. Tourists and locals alike make their way down to the beach to witness the penguins venture from the beach back to their homes during sunset. It’s a wonderful experience to see, and is extremely popular in the summer months. However, there’s another set of […]
Phillip Island and its Unique Landscape
Phillip Island is a popular tourist hotspot that sits off the coast of Melbourne. It was named after the first Governor or New South Wales, Arthur Phillip, and provides a wonderfully unique landscape for visitors to explore and if you are visitng Melbourne a Phillip Island Tour is a must. Sprawling out across 26km lengthways and 9km widthways, it acts as a breakwater for the lively waves of the Western Port. Phillip Island is famed in particular for its array of beaches and, with a coastline of 97km, there’s a stretch of sand for every taste – from surf bays […]
What is the Penguin Parade Plus on Phillip Island?
The Penguin Parade on Phillip Island is a truly Australian experience, drawing in millions of visitors every year. But what exactly is it? Well, it’s as cute as it sounds. Every evening as darkness begins to fall, the resident Little Penguins make their way from the choppy waves of the sea up the shore to the sand dunes behind the beach. The tiny creatures waddle away to their burrows for the night whilst onlookers watch on with whimsical smiles. Taking place at Summerland Beach, a beautiful white stretch of sand, this daily occurrence is one of Australia’s most popular natural […]
Woolamai Beach – Phillip Island
Phillip Island has a variety of exciting adventures for the visitor. Whether you are there for the cute penguins, the nature, the surf, or just to getaway from the city, it doesn’t matter. Phillip Island has something special for everyone. But the one area of the island that just can’t be missed, is Woolamai Beach. Cape Woolamai is not just a pretty face; it’s a natural habitat for mutton birds, and is deemed the best surf spot in Victoria. If birds and surf make you happy, look no further. Cape Woolamai is a breathtaking location that leaves you wishing you […]
The Best Beaches on Phillip Island
Phillip Island is one of the most picturesque natural hotspots in the whole of Australia. Situated just off the coast of Melbourne, Victoria, it is a scenic delight filled with native wildlife, cultural attractions, and incredible views. One of the main reasons people visit Phillip Island is for its top-notch collection of beaches that span the coastline. Framed by white sands and cobalt blue waters, it’s practically a paradise island filled with sunbathing, surfing, and swimming opportunities. Here are some of the best beaches on the island. Woolamai Surf Beach If you’re looking to hit the waves and try your […]
Tasmanian Devils
The Looney Tunes Tasmanian Devil has made this animal famous worldwide, and it’s hard to visualise the real deal without thinking it runs around in its own tornado of dust and dirt screaming at a roadrunner that it will never catch. But these endangered species are much more than a cartoon. They have a history of their own. Tasmanian Devils belong in Tasmania right? Not quite. This little guys are only found in the wild in Tasmania, but Australia has found them a few nice homes too. With conservation efforts, you are able to view the endangered Tasmanian Devils, a […]
Animals and Adrenalin – Getting to Know Phillip Island
Phillip Island is like a little world of its own – picture perfect scenes of sprawling beaches and shallow waters mix with lush greenery and a colourful array of wildlife. Set just off the coast of Melbourne, it’s a tiny bit of paradise full of fun things to do and fascinating sights to see. So, where do you begin? Relax on the beach Let’s start nice and easy. Phillip Island is framed by numerous pearlescent beaches, each with their own personalities. There are surf beaches, wild, rugged beaches, and beaches perfect for taking the whole family to. Whether you want […]
Phillip Island Wildlife Clinic
Phillip Island is one of the most bountiful places in Victoria to spot some of Australia’s favorite fluffy creatures. Nestled into the beautiful blue and green island you can find thousands of baby penguins, cuddly koalas and the largest colony of fur seals ever to be found on the Australian shores. Every year millions of people flock to the sands to embrace the wonder of Phillip Island and its natural habitat. From the incredibly cute sunset penguin parade to boat rides out to the seal rocks, this is your chance to get up close and personal with scores of cute […]
Phillip Island MOTO Grand Prix Circuit
Phillip Island may be famous for its adorable penguin parade, its fabulous fur seal colonies and its mouthwatering chocolate factory, but there is even more to this tiny island than meets the eye. Speed demons and those who love to live life in the fast lane will find their needs satiated with Phillip Island MOTO Grand Prix Circuit. Feed your need for speed On the famous circuit you can find a whole host of motoring events from the Moto GP to the World Superbike Championship and even the V8 Supercar series. Suffice to say those who flock to Philip Island […]