Phillip Island Australia is an exciting place to visit
Located only 90 minutes drive from Melbourne, is the very popular Phillip Island. Situated between Bass Strait and Westernport Bay, the island is a popular tourist holiday spot, where there is always plenty to keep the holidaymaker busy. With a great range of Phillip Island hotels and other accommodation, Phillip Island makes an ideal holiday spot.
There is an activities park near the centre called Amaze n things, where all the family are sure to be kept entertained. For golfers in the family, there is the maxi-mini golf course which is built over artificial turf, the park are always looking for ways to update and recreate the course and it is sure to be popular with young and older golfers alike. Test your wits with the twisting corridors of the maze and be prepared to be totally confused by the illusion rooms, with water running uphill and the shrinking rooms. There are also well equipped caravans available should you decide to stay on the park.
For animal lovers, there is a conservation centre for koala bears that are a big hit with holidaymakers, young and old. In this park you can see koalas in their natural surroundings, walk through the bush and experience the wonderful Australian wildlife. You can learn about the breeding of Koalas as well as get close to the koalas with the boardwalks elevated in the treetops. While you are there visit the gift shop to pick up some souvenirs.
Some of the many other nature attractions are the Nobbies centre, where you can see many species of marine animals such as sharks, dolphins and seals. The penguin parade, the most popular attraction in Australia and also the biggest colony in the world is to be found here. As the sunsets each day, hundreds of little blue penguins come from the water to make their way to their sand dune burrows by parading across the beach.
Chocolate lovers will really enjoy the most enjoyable experience of visiting the chocolate factory, with free samples of a secret recipe chocolate, at the door as you arrive and many different machines for you to play with, where the prizes are chocolates and the opportunity to create your own chocolate, what more could a chocolate addict look for? The factory also has its own cafe where you can try many different chocolates as well as have a coffee.
If you are looking for something to temp your taste buds, there is a huge choice of restaurants in the area, most of which cater for families with young children. Many offer International dishes so there is something for every taste. There are lots of restaurants around the Esplanade area, so you will not have far to go when you feel hungry. Look online for more details about the attractions and events happening around Phillip Island so that you can best plan your visit to the Island.
For the sports enthusiast, the Phillip Island Grand Prix motorbike and motorcar racing are both held on the Island and you can also take part in water sports such as surfing from Woolamai beach, whether you are experienced or wish to learn surfing, you will find that the area caters for all skills levels with suitable instructors being easy to find.
If you prefer to stay on dry land you could tour the island on foot or cycle. There are routes and paths to suit every level of fitness, soak up the sun while observing the local wildlife and plant life, experience local farmers markets and enjoy the views of the coast.
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