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Phillip Island
One and a half hours from Melbourne, Philip Island offers some of the best natural attractions in Australia and is renowned for its beauty, tranquillity and wildlife. Phillip island currently sees about 1.5 million visitors each year, which makes it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia.
Every evening at sunset, the cute little Fairy Penguins return to Summerland Beach and waddle up to their burrows. The site is incredible and their ancestors have done the same for thousands of generations. More than 250 species of birds make Phillip Island their home, and the mutton birds and penguins both also use the island as a summer breeding ground. At the Koala Conservation Centre you can walk along the treetop broadwalk and be close to the koalas - fantastic viewing and photographic opportunities.
Phillip Island has grown and prospered since it was first discovered by George Bass in 1798. The Little Penguins (or fairy penguins as they are more commonly known) who are native to Phillip Island attract many thousands of tourists to watch their nightly return from the sea.
It was also famous as the home of the Australian Grand Prix for cars in 1928 and later the place where the Armstrong 500, the forerunner to the Bathurst 1000 would be held. Nowadays, the Moto GP (Grand Prix), V8 Supercars and World Superbikes events are seen at Phillip Island.
Phillip Island has approximately 7,000 permanent residents, with Cowes being the main town on the island. Cowes has a large number of retail shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and take away food outlets.
With all the tourist attractions on the Island, there is a ready supply of luxury accommodation, including bed and breakfasts, guest houses and self contained apartments and retreats. Check out our luxury Phillip Island accommodation offerings and be sure to enjoy your stay on beautiful Phillip Island.
Phillip Island Luxury Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts, Retreats & Guesthouses
We have reviewed and selected the very best, big and small luxury hotels, bed and breakfasts, day spas, luxury retreats and guest houses that we can find for Accommodation Phillip Island.
To see a list of the accomodation properties available in a Region including Phillip Island, click on the Hotels/B&B link next to the Region Name in the list below.
Phillip Island Self Contained, Apartments, Lodges & Cottages
We have reviewed and selected the best luxury self-contained apartment style accommodation, lodges and cottages that we can find for Accommodation Phillip Island.
To see a list of the accomodation properties available in a Region including Phillip Island, click on the Self-Contained link next to the Region Name in the list below.
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