Phillip Island
Treat the family to an island getawayin the stunning surrounds of Phillip Island and experience holidays like they used to be. With a wide variety of accommodation on offer, from comfy budget options to beach side luxury, you're sure to find something that's right for you.
The Penguin Parade
See the iconic penguins waddling by as you absorbthis stunning coastal environment. Observe koalas at close range from a treetop boardwalk or greet migratory mutton-birds arriving on a flight from Alaska. The daily parade of little penguins draws visitors from around the globe. Up early and off to swim more than 100 kilometres a day, these little guys arrive home from workat dusk, treatingvisitors toa viewing of rare quality.
Stroll along the boardwalks at The Nobbies headland and wait for the thrill of thunderous blowholes, or sign up for a seal cruise from Cowes to get up close the 5000 strong colony of fur seals. Head inland for a close encounter of the koala kind or take in a sunset at the picturesque Rhyll Inlet amongst flocks of migratory birds.
Motor Sport
Get swept up in the excitement when the world's best riders and drivers prove their worth on the famed Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit, the home of international motorcycle and car racing championships. Every year thousands of motorcycling diehards descend on Phillip Island for the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) and World Superbike Championships. Get amongst an atmosphere that is genuinely electric, as grandstands light up againstthe stunning ocean backdrop.
Mornington Peninsula
Make a splash on your trip to the Mornington Peninsula. Whether you're up from Melbourne on a gastronomic day trip, spending an entire summer by the beach, or taking a tour of historic seaside villages, the region's compact size and diverse array of activities means there's plenty to fill up your days.
Take your pick of the best or set aside enough time and do the lot. Treat yourself to lunch in award-winning eateries and renowned wineries, dabble in the arts and learn about local history. Need pampering? Indulge in a relaxing thermal spa and then play a round on a magnificent cliff top golf course. Reconnect with nature in pristine national parks, or boost your adrenaline in, on and around the water with a day of surfing, scuba diving or bush walking.
Brighton Beach
Discover the 82 unique bathing boxes that line Brighton Beach. A perfect opportunity for a picture with your favourite coloured house
Peninsula Hot springs
Your journey to relaxation starts here. Peninsula Hot Springs is the first natural hot springs and day spa centre in Victoria, just 90 minutes from Melbourne. Natural thermal mineral waters flow into the pools and private baths at this award-winning coastal oasis, providing the idyllic setting for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Arthurs Seat
A walk up the 304-metre granite hill of Arthurs Seat is a peninsula ritual dating back to settlement days. Soak up panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay, golden beaches, the Mornington and Bellarine peninsulas, and Melbourne's skyline in the distance.
