10 things to do at Phillip Island
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Phillip Island is located roughly 150km south east of Melbourne. The islands permanent population is about 10,000 people although through summer periods this can climb to about 60000. There are a number of tourism options to consider, if visiting.
The Beach
Phillip Islands main attraction. There are a number of beaches to choose from, all with their own unique attributes.
Smith Beach, is renowned as a beginners surf beach. "Island" surfboards have a shop close by where you can get surf lessons if you are keen. Patrolled over the summer period
Cowes Beach, is unique in Victoria as it as a northerly aspect. It also deep within western port so that there is little to now real dangerous swell. For kids and small Children this is ideal. Patrolled over the summer.
Cape Woolami surf beach, Surrounded by cliffs and facing the southern ocean. A classic surf beach although its for more advance surfer than Smiths. Patrolled over the summer.
Wet weather 1/10
kids 9/10
adults 9/10
Phillip Islands largest attraction. Home to the largest 'little penguin' colony in the world. They are open most days, there are a few interactive displays and viewing boxes. While in the evening, you can watch from the viewing platform the penguins emerge from the sea and head to their nest.
Wet weather 5/10 (There is stuff to do inside)
kids 8/10
adults 8/10
koala conservation park
You can walk the board walk and woodlands looking out for koalas. Its a very pleasant walk among the re-vegetated park. If you have children they will be pointing out koala's all over the place. A small interactive area as well as a cafe.
Wet weather 2/10
kids 8/10
adults 8/10
Churchill Island heritage farm
A small island with a bridge connecting it to Phillip Island. The island and its buildings are heritage listed. The land is 57 acres and is on a 'working farm' in which children and adults can milk the cows, help shear the sheep, watch the working dogs, take a stroll and admire the vegetable garden. Churchill island also has a great cafe which has sweeping views of Western Port and Bass.
Wet weather 3/10
kids 9/10
adults 8/10
Four things to do all pretty good and entertaining. Three of these are good if you are stuck with a wet day. Has 'The Maze', 'Maxi golf', 'illusion room' and 'island puzzle'. Has a cafe but nothing to rave about.
Wet weather 8/10
kids 8/10
adults 7/10
Surprisingly there are stuff for the whole family here. Slot car sets, electronic games room for the kids. For the Adults their are a number of different ways of getting on the track, go carts, your own bike, BMW test driving. All on different times of the year so you have to check out the web site. There are also a number of big races including the moto GP.
Wet weather 7/10
kids 6/10
adults 8/10
Some absolutely stunning views of rocky formations and sea. To the south you can see sea island. Some great walks and viewing platforms. Inside the Visitors centre is an inside play ground and electronic interactive activities and a large cafe. For free entry its not bad.
Wet weather 7/10
kids 7/10
adults 7/10
Ten pin bowling
The name says it all. There is also 'Lazar Zone' a shot'em up sort of thing as well as pool tables. In wet weather or in the evenings its a good choice.
Wet weather 8/10
kids 7/10
adults 7/10
Phillip island fun shed
A huge undercover playground: cubby houses, slides, jumping castles, pools of balls. Most of the things small kids like. The food is pretty poor, but the coffee is better than average in Cowes.
Wet weather 8/10
kids 8/10
adults 5/10
Trout and bush tucker farm
Two main things to do here. Fish for trout, you can do this indoors or outdoor. Each fish you catch is about $8 you can also get them to clean the fish up and cook it in the cafe if you like. The other thing is a bush tucker trail. Experiencing the food that the local koori inhabitants had prior to European settlement.
Wet weather 7/10
kids 8/10
adults 8/10
