Jenni’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Pre-book your tickets to get your spot.
Penguins come in at sunset so if you have young ones keep this in mind. Particularly over summer when the sun doesn't set till late.
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Desfile de pingüinos
1019 Ventnor RdPre-book your tickets to get your spot.
Penguins come in at sunset so if you have young ones keep this in mind. Particularly over summer when the sun doesn't set till late.
Great ocean beach. You can have Learn to Surf lessons at Smiths Beach. Pre book.
Be aware parking can sometimes be hard over peak periods.
Great Hot Chips at the Smiths Beach Cafe on way home!
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Smiths Beach
Great ocean beach. You can have Learn to Surf lessons at Smiths Beach. Pre book.
Be aware parking can sometimes be hard over peak periods.
Great Hot Chips at the Smiths Beach Cafe on way home!
Great to visit and even try the go-carting with or without the kids! Sometimes the track even opens up to bicycles to ride around the track. Most spectacular views!
Other times there are car meets. Otherwise go watch the racing. Super bike and Moto GP. Research internet for relevent dates.
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Grand Prix Circuit Visitor Centre
Great to visit and even try the go-carting with or without the kids! Sometimes the track even opens up to bicycles to ride around the track. Most spectacular views!
Other times there are car meets. Otherwise go watch the racing. Super bike and Moto GP. Research internet for relevent dates.
Best Walking Trails in Phillip Island
Lace-up your walking shoes and set off along one of the many walking tracks scattered about Phillip Island’s natural scenery
Phillip Island is a picture-perfect location, home to a number of incredible formations, wildlife regions, and coastal sights. Journey along to Cape Woolamai, the highest point in Phillip Island and backdrop to stunning coastlines and granite formations. There are a number of walking tracks that can be taken at Cape Woolamai where you can witness the sheer natural beauty of the Pinnacles, spot some of the native wildlife around the beach areas, or surf at one of the golden sandy beaches.
The Pinnacles Walk
The Pinnacles Walk is 4 kilometres length return and an estimated duration of 2 hours. This trail will see you discovering the Pinnacles, dramatic rock formations that jut out of the water to create a magnificent looking coastline.
Old Granite Quarry Walk
Next is the Old Granite Quarry Walk which is a little bit further at 6 kilometres but worth the extra time. It’ll take you around 3 hours return, and you can only see the granite rocks at low tide. In 1891 a granite quarry was built on Cape Woolamai to provide granite to the city of Melbourne for its construction. Today, these granite stones are still there, a pinkish rock that is waterproof sitting alongside the shore.
Cape Woolamai Beacon Walk
The next walking trail in the area is the Cape Woolamai Beacon Walk which is approximately 7 kilometres however its an easy graded walk. You’ll traverse through a rugged landscape bursting with flora, fauna and native wildlife. This trail takes you to Beacon Hill, a fantastic lookout that you won’t want to miss.
Nobbies Boardwalk
At the furthest point of Phillip Island, visitors will discover the popular Nobbies Boardwalk. Beginning at the Nobbies Centre, the short walk navigates around the Western edge of the Island and out towards Cape Shank on the Mornington Peninsula.
The name Nobbies refers to a large rock formation metres from the island mainland, which can be seen from the walk. When continuing on the boardwalk, visitors will eventually find a blowhole lookout point.
Because the area is a popular habitat for little penguins, walkers will notice a number of box huts near the boardwalk. Although most penguin activity occurs in the evening after the walk is closed, it is possible to spot a rare penguin during the day. The key is to keep your eyes peeled and look beneath the boardwalk as well as in the box huts.
There is an abundance of other bird life visible from the trail too - geese and silver gulls are common in the region.
Cape Woolamai Circuit Walk
The last walk is the Cape Woolamai Circuit Walk which is a culmination of the three walking tracks into one, about 8 kilometres of walking in total. It is one of the most visually aesthetic walks in the whole country and is loved by hikers.
North Point Loop
The first of two walks on the island is the North Point Loop, which is the shorter one. It’s a pleasant 2.5-kilometre stroll that will allow you to explore the lovely scenery of the island.
George Bass Coastal Walk (See photo)
Okay, I admit that this trail is not quite on Phillip Island. (But it's pretty close!)
The George Bass cliff top walk, stretching from San Remo to Kilcunda, allows hikers to experience and explore an unspoiled piece of the Bass Coast. For majority of the trail, walkers have farms/fields on one side, and cliffs/ocean on the other. For the ears, it's an organic combination of moos and crashing waves.
The rugged coastal cliffs are very hilly - so expect to be heading upwards one minute and downwards the next. This slightly exhausting terrain is the price to pay for preserved, natural land.
In total, the well signposted walk is approximately 7km one way, but hikers can choose to turn around at any point. There is ample car parking available at both ends, either at Punchbowl Car Park near San Remo, or near Peppermint Road in Kilcunda.
SS Speke Shipwreck (See Photo#2)
The hike to SS Speke Shipwreck at Kitty Miller Bay is less of a trail and more of a beach/rock scramble. It's important that you only attempt this hike at low tide, because the wreck is otherwise inaccessible.
Kitty Miller Bay is a stony cove that is challenging to walk over, but thankfully the wreck is not a far walk. If you can find it, there is also a skinny goat's trail around the edge of the cove which is much easier on the ankles.
The SS Speke Shipwreck has rested on the beach for more than 100 years; a history proven by the rusty and broken nature of the framework. With the stony, craggy beach around it, the wreck can make for spooky and eccentric photography. It's easiest to park your car at the end of Kitty Millers Bay Road and ensure you are walking South-East to reach the ruins.
Churchill Island Loop Walk
The second is the Churchill Island Loop Walk which takes you around the whole island in a 5-kilometre walk. Whilst this walk is noted to take around 1 hour and a half to complete, allow extra time for you to stop and take photos of the vast landscape.
Both of these walks are wheelchair accessible and suitable for prams, and the difficulty level is moderate. You will encounter boardwalks and granite sand that is compacted on your trail.
These trails are perfect for the walkers who want to explore more of Phillip Island’s bushland, the spectacular Pinnacles and the historical Churchill Island. Most who visit Phillip Island go for the penguins, but stay and while and discover the varied selection of bike circuits, and hiking trails that will keep you in touch with nature on your visit to Victoria.
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Cowes
Best Walking Trails in Phillip Island
Lace-up your walking shoes and set off along one of the many walking tracks scattered about Phillip Island’s natural scenery
Phillip Island is a picture-perfect location, home to a number of incredible formations, wildlife regions, and coastal sights. Journey along to Cape Woolamai, the highest point in Phillip Island and backdrop to stunning coastlines and granite formations. There are a number of walking tracks that can be taken at Cape Woolamai where you can witness the sheer natural beauty of the Pinnacles, spot some of the native wildlife around the beach areas, or surf at one of the golden sandy beaches.
The Pinnacles Walk
The Pinnacles Walk is 4 kilometres length return and an estimated duration of 2 hours. This trail will see you discovering the Pinnacles, dramatic rock formations that jut out of the water to create a magnificent looking coastline.
Old Granite Quarry Walk
Next is the Old Granite Quarry Walk which is a little bit further at 6 kilometres but worth the extra time. It’ll take you around 3 hours return, and you can only see the granite rocks at low tide. In 1891 a granite quarry was built on Cape Woolamai to provide granite to the city of Melbourne for its construction. Today, these granite stones are still there, a pinkish rock that is waterproof sitting alongside the shore.
Cape Woolamai Beacon Walk
The next walking trail in the area is the Cape Woolamai Beacon Walk which is approximately 7 kilometres however its an easy graded walk. You’ll traverse through a rugged landscape bursting with flora, fauna and native wildlife. This trail takes you to Beacon Hill, a fantastic lookout that you won’t want to miss.
Nobbies Boardwalk
At the furthest point of Phillip Island, visitors will discover the popular Nobbies Boardwalk. Beginning at the Nobbies Centre, the short walk navigates around the Western edge of the Island and out towards Cape Shank on the Mornington Peninsula.
The name Nobbies refers to a large rock formation metres from the island mainland, which can be seen from the walk. When continuing on the boardwalk, visitors will eventually find a blowhole lookout point.
Because the area is a popular habitat for little penguins, walkers will notice a number of box huts near the boardwalk. Although most penguin activity occurs in the evening after the walk is closed, it is possible to spot a rare penguin during the day. The key is to keep your eyes peeled and look beneath the boardwalk as well as in the box huts.
There is an abundance of other bird life visible from the trail too - geese and silver gulls are common in the region.
Cape Woolamai Circuit Walk
The last walk is the Cape Woolamai Circuit Walk which is a culmination of the three walking tracks into one, about 8 kilometres of walking in total. It is one of the most visually aesthetic walks in the whole country and is loved by hikers.
North Point Loop
The first of two walks on the island is the North Point Loop, which is the shorter one. It’s a pleasant 2.5-kilometre stroll that will allow you to explore the lovely scenery of the island.
George Bass Coastal Walk (See photo)
Okay, I admit that this trail is not quite on Phillip Island. (But it's pretty close!)
The George Bass cliff top walk, stretching from San Remo to Kilcunda, allows hikers to experience and explore an unspoiled piece of the Bass Coast. For majority of the trail, walkers have farms/fields on one side, and cliffs/ocean on the other. For the ears, it's an organic combination of moos and crashing waves.
The rugged coastal cliffs are very hilly - so expect to be heading upwards one minute and downwards the next. This slightly exhausting terrain is the price to pay for preserved, natural land.
In total, the well signposted walk is approximately 7km one way, but hikers can choose to turn around at any point. There is ample car parking available at both ends, either at Punchbowl Car Park near San Remo, or near Peppermint Road in Kilcunda.
SS Speke Shipwreck (See Photo#2)
The hike to SS Speke Shipwreck at Kitty Miller Bay is less of a trail and more of a beach/rock scramble. It's important that you only attempt this hike at low tide, because the wreck is otherwise inaccessible.
Kitty Miller Bay is a stony cove that is challenging to walk over, but thankfully the wreck is not a far walk. If you can find it, there is also a skinny goat's trail around the edge of the cove which is much easier on the ankles.
The SS Speke Shipwreck has rested on the beach for more than 100 years; a history proven by the rusty and broken nature of the framework. With the stony, craggy beach around it, the wreck can make for spooky and eccentric photography. It's easiest to park your car at the end of Kitty Millers Bay Road and ensure you are walking South-East to reach the ruins.
Churchill Island Loop Walk
The second is the Churchill Island Loop Walk which takes you around the whole island in a 5-kilometre walk. Whilst this walk is noted to take around 1 hour and a half to complete, allow extra time for you to stop and take photos of the vast landscape.
Both of these walks are wheelchair accessible and suitable for prams, and the difficulty level is moderate. You will encounter boardwalks and granite sand that is compacted on your trail.
These trails are perfect for the walkers who want to explore more of Phillip Island’s bushland, the spectacular Pinnacles and the historical Churchill Island. Most who visit Phillip Island go for the penguins, but stay and while and discover the varied selection of bike circuits, and hiking trails that will keep you in touch with nature on your visit to Victoria.
A Maze’N Things is an exciting world of illusions, puzzles, mazes and mini golf that offers hours of fun, magic and adventure. Whatever you decide to do, we know you’ll be laughing all the way!
This fun family attraction is perfect for those looking for things to do on Phillip Island that everyone will enjoy.
Purchase tickets on the day – Please arrive by 3:30pm for final admissions!
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Parque temático A Maze N Things
1805 Phillip Island RdA Maze’N Things is an exciting world of illusions, puzzles, mazes and mini golf that offers hours of fun, magic and adventure. Whatever you decide to do, we know you’ll be laughing all the way!
This fun family attraction is perfect for those looking for things to do on Phillip Island that everyone will enjoy.
Purchase tickets on the day – Please arrive by 3:30pm for final admissions!
A great experience for international and local visitors alike, where you can view the wildlife that Australia is renowned for and also spot some animals that are seldom seen.
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Parque de Vida Silvestre de Phillip Island
2115 Phillip Island RdA great experience for international and local visitors alike, where you can view the wildlife that Australia is renowned for and also spot some animals that are seldom seen.
Wander tree-top boardwalks to watch koalas up close in their natural habitat. Take a walk through the woodlands and enjoy the abundant birdlife, wallabies and echidnas.
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Koala Conservation Reserve
1810 Phillip Island RdWander tree-top boardwalks to watch koalas up close in their natural habitat. Take a walk through the woodlands and enjoy the abundant birdlife, wallabies and echidnas.
Factory tour featuring interactive exhibits & create-your-own chocolate, plus samples & a cafe.
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Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
930 Phillip Island RdFactory tour featuring interactive exhibits & create-your-own chocolate, plus samples & a cafe.
Probably the best playground on the island. Great equipment and right on the beach. Close to the shops for parents to grab a coffee.
Erehwon Point Reserve
Probably the best playground on the island. Great equipment and right on the beach. Close to the shops for parents to grab a coffee.
Food scene
Best Pizza/pasta restaurant on the Island. Eat or take away. Very Family friendly.
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Pino's Trattoria
29-31 Thompson AveBest Pizza/pasta restaurant on the Island. Eat or take away. Very Family friendly.
For a special night out with little touch of Europe on Phillip Island try this little French restaurant. Food is fabulous.
Located in one of the very old shops on Thompson Avenue, which still retains its stained glass and original frontage, it is a perfect setting.
Inside is compact but with a lovely intimate vibe. There is also outdoor seating, especially inviting in summer.
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Anerie
12 Thompson AvenueFor a special night out with little touch of Europe on Phillip Island try this little French restaurant. Food is fabulous.
Located in one of the very old shops on Thompson Avenue, which still retains its stained glass and original frontage, it is a perfect setting.
Inside is compact but with a lovely intimate vibe. There is also outdoor seating, especially inviting in summer.