Backpacking Phillip Island
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WITNESS THE PENGUIN PARADE WHERE ABOUT 4,500 PENGUINS MAKE THEIR WAY UP THE BEACH AT DUSK EACH DAY: Photo courtesy of Tourism Victoria
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SEE ONE OF AUSTRALIA'S LARGEST FUR SEAL COLONIES: Photo courtesy of Tourism Victoria
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IN SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER IT IS HOME TO THE AUSTRALIAN MOTORCYCLE MOTO GP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Photo courtesy of Tourism Victoria
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YOU CAN FIND A VARIETY OF WAVES SUITED FOR ALL LEVELS OF SURFERS: Photo courtesy of Tourism Victoria
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EXPLORE SOME OF THE SPECTACULAR LANDSCAPES AROUND THE ISLAND: Photo courtesy of Tourism Victoria
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Phillip Island Highlights
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See the Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach, where about 4,500 Little Penguins make their way each day at dusk, up the beach from the ocean to the safety of their burrows.
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At Phillip Island's Koala Conservation Centre you can see these cute creatures up close in their natural habitat as you wander along treetop boardwalks.
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Head to Phillip Island's Seal Rocks, which is home to one of Australia's largest fur seal colonies (around 16,000).
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For surfers, head to the south coast where you can find a variety of breaks suited for beginners to the experienced.
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Explore the natural beauty of the coastline and waterways surrounding Phillip Island on a guided sea kayak tour.
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Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Go Kart Track is over 720m long and is based on a scale replica of the 4.445km world famous Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.
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The Island is Australia's home of motorcycle racing and hosts the Australian round of the MotoGP World Championship each year in October.
About Phillip Island
Population 7,000
This is a great place to visit for lovers of wildlife and natural beauty.
For wildlife lovers, you can see the local koala population. There are thousands of fur seals that take up residence at Seal Rocks at the western tip of the island from October to December. There is also the island's most popular wildlife attraction, the parade of little penguins that make their way up the beach to their burrows each day at dusk.
There is plenty to explore on the island, including some nice sheltered bay beaches on the northern side of the island, which are ideal for swimming. For surfers, head to the south coast where you can find a variety of breaks suited for beginners up to the experienced. The coastline also provides some amazing views including the magnificent rock formations of the Pinnacles, Nobbies and Pyramid Rock.
For three days in September or October, the population swells massively, as Phillip Island is the venue for the annual Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.
There are several small towns on the island. Cowes, which is located on the northern side of the island, is the main settlement. You will find a variety of places to eat and drink, shops, services and accommodation here.
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