Destinations
Get up close to little penguins, come face-to-face with snoozing koalas and start your engines as you explore every inch of Phillip Island, less than two hours from Melbourne.
Drop a line
Approach Phillip Island from the San Remo fishing port, picking up fresh seafood from the fishing co-op. Feed the pelicans, or charter a boat and catch your own dinner.
Spend a few hours with mates and a fishing line at Newhaven, the first village you come to on the island, and visit Churchill Island, the site of Victoria's first European settlement. Catch a few waves at Cape Woolamai, one of the state's best surf beaches.
Wildlife to wild vehicles
Arrive in advance of the famous Penguin Parade to give you time to explore Cowes. Wind down in the myriad cafés, pubs and restaurants and stock up on supplies and souvenirs. Cool off with a dip at the picturesque north-facing beach.
Check out the colonies of seals and learn about local marine life at the Nobbies, before revving your engine at the at the archetypal Grand Prix circuit.
The Rhyll life
Wander along Rhyll's beach and esplanade area, then stand cheek to furry cheek with inquisitive koalas at the Koala Conservation Centre and spot feathered friends at Rhyll Inlet.
Feel a distinct seaside holiday vibe the moment you enter Cowes, which celebrates life by the water and positively bustles during holiday periods.
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Hit the water in Newhaven, a quaint fishing village at the entrance to Phillip Island and the perfect spot to cast a line, catch a wave or have a dip.
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Get back to nature at Rhyll, haven and home to migratory birds, koalas and native vegetation, before indulging in city-quality food and wine.
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Tuck into delectable fresh seafood in San Remo, the gateway to Phillip Island, but be quick to beat the resident pelicans to the port's bounty.
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