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Things to do in Phillip Island, Victoria: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
Discover the best top things to do in Phillip Island, Australia including Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade, Seal Rock, Churchill Island Marine National Park, The Nobbies Centre, Phillip Island Nature Parks - Koala Reserve, Phillip Island Wildlife Park, Rhyll Inlet State Wildlife Reserve, Scenic Estate Conservation Reserve, Conservation Hill Reserve, F Oswin Robert Koala Reserve.
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1. Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,810 reviews
Reviewed By Mik1984 - Guildford, United Kingdom
We choose the option for the guided ranger tour, which was an excellent option, had our own viewing platform further away from the hordes of tourists in general viewing - it is definitely worth paying a little extra if you can.. We saw large number of lovely little penguins come in out of the sea, some waddled right past our feet! very cute! The winds were absolutely freezing cold - make sure you wrap up!
2. Seal Rock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By helensmith672017 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Took an eco boat trip out to the rocks where the seals hang out on a nice mid spring day, the boat we went out on is a large fast moving boat, it is an open boat and is relatively comfortable, there are airline type seat belts, and you need to use going out to the rocks. The crew consist of the driver one crew member and a ranger. The ranger is very knowledgeable about the seals, you see all the males lounging on the rocks, looking over their harems, the babies at the time of the year we went out in October, were learning to swim and they were absolutely adorable, Once the boat has reached the rocks, it slows right down and you are allowed to get up and take photos etc. It was magical to watch the baby seals frolicking in the water, we didn’t get too close, but close enough to take photos, the seals tend to ignore the boat to a certain extent and by using the eco tour boat we help in the conservation of the seals, well worth a trip out. Just bear in mind that it can be rough, and a bit tricky for someone who has difficulties with steps and the gang plank you have to use to board the boat. You can also stay to watch the penguins coming back from a day fishing, the penguins come back to the shore at dusk, you can purchase tickets to watch the spectacle, but it does involve staying over night to see them. If you can stay over it will be well worth it.
3. Churchill Island Marine National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Located south of Rhyll, on the eastern shore of Phillip Island, in Western Port, Churchill Island Marine National Park extends from Long Point south of Rhyll township to the north point of Churchill Island and along the island's western shore to the bridge. Bird watching is a popular activity in the park. Many birds feed, roost and breed around the bay and you may be able to spot birds that have migrated from across the globe. Canoeing is an ideal way to explore the mangroves and estuarine conditions. Yachting is increasingly popular in the bays relatively tranquil waters. On calm days snorkelling and diving among the sea grass meadows will reveal a myriad of crustaceans fish and other marine species.
Reviewed By ScubaDiverRick
This was a fun afternoon of seeing sheep shearing, watching a collie corral sheep, feeding a Clydesdale, viewing an old farm setting, attempting to crack a whip, and even seeing a 6-poundcannon and shot from the USS Shenandoah (Confederate Army 1862-1865). The record for shearing a sheep is 16.4 seconds. I learned that sheep can overheat if not shorn. Some sheep shearers will shear 300-500 sheep per day; and the record is about 750 sheep in one day. One border collie can work up to 500 sheep.
4. The Nobbies Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,007 reviews
The Nobbies Centre. Only 5 minutes from the Penguin Parade this spectacular headland offers stunning ocean views from clifftop boardwalks. View the world’s largest Australian Fur Seal colony at Seal Rocks, approximately 2km offshore. Home to the exciting Antarctic Journey multimedia attraction where you can take a virtual journey to the world's most remote continent.
Reviewed By purplejewell - Narre Warren, Australia
Be prepared to spend a bit of time at the Nobbies, such a wonderful place to visit. Make sure you come at high tide for the blow hole, sunset for the wallabies, and stay for hot chips and dessert at the cafe, really quite wonderful
5. Phillip Island Nature Parks - Koala Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,215 reviews
koala conservation centre. Meet our koalas ‘face to face’ from our amazing treetop boardwalks at this unique ecotourism attraction. This area of natural bush land isalso home to an amazing variety of birds and wildlife.
Reviewed By abcdefghijklm222
Wonderful stop with boardwalks through the reserve and terrific signage to see Koalas up close. Loved this place
6. Phillip Island Wildlife Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 563 reviews
Reviewed By 349maever
OK, this is not a zoo. No groomed pathways and cages. Wallabies & kangaroos and birds roam freely, so that means poo on the ground and animals scratching themselves and other natural acts. What this means for you is real hands on ability to touch and feed animals, from Eastern Grey Kangaroos and emus to small Pademelons and wallabies. What an amazing thing to do! They have a huge facility that most people don’t realize. From a building for venomous snakes, dingo, echidna, Tasmanian devil, wombat and other enclosures to multiple aviaries scattered throughout the park. I especially enjoy the huge back enclosure where easily a hundred kangaroos live, breed and carry joeys in their pouches. With your entrance fee you get a free bag of feed, buy more for .50, you will use it. I have been here several times over the past 4 years and while at zoos, you can only look, here you can interact and get a real FEEL for the animals and their natural environments and habits. Pet a wallaby and find the sweet spot on a Roo where they love to be scratched. I just wish they were open longer hours and I could work there!
7. Rhyll Inlet State Wildlife Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By marshfish
This is a Hidden Gem of a hike/walk or ride. The path is easily managed. The Boardwalk through the Mangroves was good. The interpretative signs explained the area. We. Did a bike ride from Cowes via here for Lunch at Rhyll. We saw no other walkers or riders so believe it needs a bit more publicity. A great outdoor activity.
8. Scenic Estate Conservation Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
9. Conservation Hill Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By G2Kpauly - Melbourne, Australia
This is where you start the walk into the Rhyll Inlet. The path and scenery is nice. Park the car there and there is afew walks you can do into the Rhyll inlet over the mongroves.
