Phillip Island, Victoria
Phillip Island’s star attractions of diverse beaches and bush land,
wildlife encounters, idyllic coastal dining and family
adventure are at
their best when the sun is hot and the days are long, making it an ideal
holiday destination for summer.
Families can create holiday memories
with a wide range of fun-filled attractions including a
three-dimensional maze,
chocolate factory, go-karts and of course the
world-famous Penguin Parade. Only a 90-minute drive from Melbourne,
Phillip Island is a carefree summer holiday playground with fun and
discovery around every corner.
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Wildlife Encounters
As
home to the largest colony of little penguins in the world, koala
conservation centre and 20,000 Australian Fur Seals,
there is plenty of
opportunity to get close to nat
ure and view wildlife in its natural habitat on Phillip Island.
One
of Australia’s premier wildlife experiences, the Penguin Parade draws
thousands of interstate and international
visitors to the island each
year. Taking place at dusk each day, hundreds of little penguins emerge
from the sea after
a day spent fishing and waddle up to their burrows in
the sand dunes. Phillip Island Nature Parks has recently opened
a new
Wildlife Hospital to care for sick and injured penguins and other
wildlife.
www.penguins.org.au
Just
five minutes away from the penguins, The Nobbies Centre allows visitors
to spy on the Australian Fur Seals as
they bask on Seal Rocks -
breeding ground and nursery for over 20,000 seals. Visitors can explore
the coastal scenery
and view the seals via boardwalks, or jump on a
Wildlife Coast Cruise from Cowes for an up-close wildlife encounter
at
Seal Rocks. www.wildlifecoastcruises.com.
and as they play around the boat. This is a
unique and intriguing experience to witness this breeding colony up
close.
The Koala Conservation Centre is an environmentally
sustainable attraction dedicated to the wellbeing and
future of koalas.
Visitors can view the koalas in their
natural habitat from the tree top
boardwalks and may
even spot some other native species such as echidnas,
wallabies and bird life. The Visitor’s Centre has educational
information, a gift shop and café.
www.penguins.org.au
Phillip
Island is home to literally thousands of animal
species all gathered
within a short distance of the main
township of Cowes. Rare and
internationally-protected
bird life can be seen in the wetlands while
crabs, sea stars
and other ocean animals can be found when fossicking
in
rock pools at the water’s edge. Dolphins and whales
(during migration)
can often be seen splashing around
in the waves and a fun wild
life activity can be found at
San Remo pier when the fisherman’s co-op
feeds the pelicans each day at noon.
Family Fun
There is no
shortage of family fun in the sun to be had on Phillip Island over
summer with numerous activities and attractions
that will entertain,
amuse and enthrall both the young and the young at heart. A
Maze’N Things has a huge three-dimensional
outdoor maze and theme park
that will entertain, confuse and challenge the whole family. It features
optical illusions, puzzles,
games, flying boogie boards and a giant
slide.
Phillip Island’s Grand Prix Circuit is arguably the most
spectacular destination on the international circuit and home to
several
major motorcycle and supercar events throughout the year. With rolling
green hills and the pounding ocean as a
backdrop, big and small kids
alike can buckle-up like a real race car driver and stage their own
Grand Prix on the scale
replica Go-Kart track. Phillip Island Circuit is also home to the History of Motorsport Museum
and offers walking tours
of the pit area and control tower.
Panny’s
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory is a must for chocolate lovers and is a
fascinating, interactive and educational
celebration of all things
chocolate. With an interactive exhibition and ever-changing varieties of
chocolates to choose from,
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory is without a
doubt the sweetest adventure on the island.
For full information on Phillip Island’s summer attractions, events and accommodation offerings,
visit www.visitphillipisland.com or call 1300 366 422.
Moreton Island, Queensland
A relaxing tropical holiday is no longer out of reach for
families when you travel to Brisbane’s very own Moreton Island.
Only a 75 minute ferry ride from Brisbane’s CBD, and less
than an hour from a major international airport, this island
escape of beautiful beaches, azure blue waters and
abundant wildlife has something for everyone.
With Four-Wheel Driving, top notch fishing, exclusive
beachside camping spots and an island of National Park
to explore, the family-friendly atmosphere and
environmentally-friendly accommodation sites are
what continue to bring people back to this beautiful island.
For more information on Moreton Island, please visit www.moretonislandadventures.com.au or join the Moreton Island Adventures facebook.
Yorke Peninsula, South Australia
Want a seaside holiday without the seaside crowds?
Yorke Peninsulas is one of South Australian’s favourite coastal playgrounds away from the hustle and bustle
of the big smoke. Cook up freshly caught fish at a secluded beach campsite, rent your own island, dine on tasty
oysters and seafood, surf amazing breaks or take to the ocean and swim with the friendly locals.
Enjoying a laidback lifestyle, kilometre after kilometre of perfect beaches and some of the best fishing in the nation,
Yorke Peninsula is an easy 90 minutes drive from Adelaide. From luxurious beachside villas with wooden decks
overlooking the ocean to caravan parks, farmstays and bush camping in national parks, there are plenty of places
to relax on “Yorkes” as the locals fondly call this beautiful part of the world.
More information about Yorke Peninsula
school holiday events can be found by visiting
www.yorkepeninsula.com.au or calling 1800 654 991.