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Phillip Island is an Australian island, which lies about 140 km south-southeast of Melbourne, Victoria. With a length of 26 km and a width of 9 km and an area of about 100 sq km, the island has a coastline of 97 km and is part of the Bass Coast Shire.
The island is a very popular destination with tourist during the summer season, so here is a look at the top eight reasons to visit.
• Unique Wildlife
Phillip Island is home to some of Australia’s most unique and special wildlife, with the largest colonies of Little Penguins and Australian Fur Seals in the whole of Australia. Seal Rocks is home to approximately 35,000 fur seals and can be seen through the telescopes at the Nobbies Visitor Centre and up close on an EcoBoat tour.
The Penguin Parade has many different viewing options to see the world’s smallest penguin, including the new Penguins Plus and Underground experiences. Visitors can also see koalas up close from the elevated boardwalks at the Koala Conservation Centre.
• Pristine Natural Environment
The visitors can explore many hidden secrets of Phillip Island and natural environments on one of the many easy walking trails. A quick ten-minute stroll will take them over the dunes to a sandy beach and the beautiful rock formations of Forrest Caves. The Island and its surrounding regions also provide some of the most fertile lands in Victoria and as a result, many gourmet producers have established their operations here, giving visitors the opportunity to sample some epicurean delights and unique experiences.
• Gourmet Local Produce
On the way to Phillip Island, visitors can stop in at Bassine Specialty Cheeses for some handmade artisan farmhouse cheeses including feta, brie, haloumi and ricotta, with all milk sourced from their own herd of 180 Holstein cows.
• Dining Out
The Cape Kitchen waterfront restaurant is one of the island’s newest eateries, which offers guests with an indulgent menu, sourced from the harvest of local fresh produce.
• Wineries
The island’s climate is perfect for cool climate wines, so the Purple Hen Vineyard and Phillip Island Winery each grow a variety of grapes suitable to the region.
• Breweries
Taking its name from the colour of beer, Rusty Water Brewery and Bar is home to a selection of small batch, hand-crafted ales like Koala Pale Ale, Chicory Stout and Shipwreck IPA.
• Uniquely Australian Food
At Rhyll Trout and Bush Tucker Farm visitors can catch their own lunch and wander the 1.2km Bush Tucker trail, showcasing 27 different species of native foods.
• Authentic Farm Experiences
Bimbadeen is a 340-acre farm in the heart of Phillip Island, which offers authentic experiences like farm tours and paddock to plate barbecues. Visitors can even enjoy a farm retreat and stay in their secluded eco-friendly, self-contained accommodation and participate in as much or as little of farm life as you would like.
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