Picturesque Phillip Island
When we went to Phillip Island, we reflected that we were ticking off a lot of the favourite travel destinations. The boys really wanted to surf there and we just wanted to see it. When we got to a beach, both boys got there surfboards down, got in their wetsuits and hit the surf (fastest we've seen Josh move for a while)!
Bethany didn't go as the surf looked a bit too rough for her liking. Bethany and the little girls jumped off the sand dunes, an equally fun activity.
“Come see the penguins feed and play”
90 minute drive from Melbourne. Take the Phillip Island Tourist Road through to San Remo over the bridge and onto the island.
Places to visit:
Phillip Island Information Centre: 895 Phillip Island Rd, Newhaven. Ph: 1300 366 422
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit ($): Back Beach Rd, Cowes. Ph: 03 5952 9400. Slot car track, go carts, motor display and cafe.
Pannys Phillip Island Chocolate Factory ($ for self guided tour, free for cafe and shop entry): 930 Phillip Island Rd, Newhaven. Ph: 03 5956 6600.
Walks: There is several lovely scenic walks around the Island. Some are also suited for bicycles. Contact Visitor Information Centre for maps and info.
Surfing: There is numerous surf beached around Phillip Island. Phillip Island is renowned for some of the most consistent waves. There is a few safe beaches (with flags) to also swim at.
Penguin Parade/Churchill Is. Heritage Farm/Koala Conservation Centre: Triple park pass available. Ph: 03 5951 2800. As a family we enjoyed the visits to these three places. You could see the fairy penuins up close at the penguin parade. The Heritage Farm was inspiring about life from the past. You could see many koalas at the Conversation Centre – especially good for Chloe (6) and Tahlia (3).
Family Eating Out:
Phillip Island RSL: 225-243 Thompson Ave, Cowes. Ph: 03 5952 1004
Bedrock Family Restaurant: 2185 Phillip Island Rd, Cowes.03 5952 6968.