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What to do and see in Phillip Island, Victoria: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Phillip Island, Australia including Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade, Cape Woolamai Beach, Pyramid Rock, Seal Rock, Churchill Island Marine National Park, Forrest Caves, Kitty Miller Bay, Cowes Beach, YCW Beach, The Colonnades.
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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. Cape Woolamai Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By Itravel0ne - Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
It is indeed a beautiful beach. Unfortunately condition was too rough for a swim. The coast guards were around. Definitely picture perfect and stop by the kiosk for refreshing drinks.
3. Pyramid Rock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Swisshen - Melbourne, Australia
Pyramid Rock rises up out of the Bass Straight. This place is wild and beautiful with the amazing waves crashing against the rock. Best time to visit is sunrise or sunset but still worth a visit. There is ample car parking, and two viewing platforms, and one that is wheelchair accessible. If you go just before dusk you may see some Swamp Wallabies hopping around.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Forrest Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By VeganMuggle - Melbourne, Australia
If you're planning a trip to Phillip island, make sure you work this into your trip. You can stay as long as you like, but allow at least 1-2 hours for the stroll down the beach (from the car park, you'll need at least 15 minutes to walk to Forrest Caves) There are a lot of stairs coming down onto the beach here, so it may prove difficult for those who have physical limitations. This is a stunning natural formation created by the power of the waves, best viewed at low tide so make sure you search up high and low tide times for the day you plan on visiting. You can go there at any time, but you can only see the cave fully when the tide is lowest. You can climb on top the rock formation and this makes for stunning photographs, especially if taken at sunset! Make a day of it and pack a picnic lunch and blanket. It's a beautiful spot, that is worth checking out while on the island!
7. Kitty Miller Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By 684brianb - Melbourne, Australia
Went here on a cool day and made the walk to the wreck across the beach and the rocks.For the trip back scrambled up the path for an easier walk back
8. Cowes Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By Jilllian - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Beautiful beach and lovely and clean. Loads of restaurants and bars nearby plus public toilets (very clean, even at the end of the day).
9. YCW Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By I822XYannac
Awesome location with enough space for little ones to paddle and bigger ones to surf. Stairs back to the car park were hard work though!
