23 Activities Proving That Phillip Island Is Much More Than The MotoGP
Trust me, a Pino's pizza is real happiness.
1. Walk out to the Pinnacles lookout.
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The Pinnacles Lookout is the highest point on Phillip Island and is considered as one of the most spectacular natural landscapes there. Allow some time to take the 5km walk from the Cape Woolamai carpark, along the beach. Pssst, it's recommended to give this place a visit at sunset.
2. Surf the waves at Cape Woolamai.
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Known for its perfect sandbanks, Cape Woolamai is a good place to head if you're an experienced surfer keen to catch some waves.
3. Or else, get a hint of what it feels like at The Big Wave.
Haters will say that this is not even close to real surfing, but let them envy your amazing tricks on the board.
4. Walk the boardwalk from The Nobbies Visitor Centre to the Northpoint Lookout.
The walk takes you along the south-west coast of the island, where you can experience the best bits of PI's nature. The ocean views, the wildlife, and the Nobbies are all spectacular. Don't forget to take a jumper, because it can get really windy!
5. Spot the penguins along some of the nature walks.
While they usually only come out at night to avoid predators, you may be lucky enough to spot a little penguin wandering out of its nest in the daytime.
6. Visit Churchill Island Heritage Farm and learn about the first settlers.
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On Churchill Island you can visit a working farm from the 1800s. Not only can you learn about life of European settlers, you can see sheep herding demonstrations, sheep shearing, and whip cracking.
7. Walk across the Phillip Island Bridge.
Not only are the views amazing, but it takes you right to the pelican feeding at San Remo's jetty. Make sure to keep an eye on the water as you cross the bridge for seals.
8. Time for food! Feed the pelicans at the San Remo jetty.
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Learn more about these huge majestic birds as they're being fed. The San Remo Fisherman's Co Op provide food and accept donations to keep the birds safe and well.
9. Feed yourself with really good Italian pizza at Pino's, in Cowes.
The menu says "Happiness is a Pino's pizza" and I agree! Guys, trust me, as an Italian abroad and craving pizza, this was definitely a great experience.
P.S. This was a "Pizza Calabrese", but the Salame Calabrese is the best.
10. But if you don't feel like pizza, there's always a very Aussie alternative: Eat fresh fish and chips on the waterfront at San Remo.
Look out over the fishing boats along the jetty as you sit back and enjoy your meal. They're probably the boats that caught your lunch!
11. Take a seal cruise, to go and observe them in their natural environment.
The cruise take you out to the aptly-named Seal Rock, where Phillip Island's seal colony is found. Keep your camera handy because you're bound to get some curious seals wanting to explore the boat.
12. Explore the shipwreck of the SS Speke.
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An easy walk from Kitty Miller Bay, you'll find the wreck of the SS Speke. The 100m-long cargo ship hit powerful seas in 1906, breaking into pieces, before being shipwrecked on the coast.
13. Discover the lookouts around the island. You might find some nice surprises!
Sometimes you just have to go off and explore, because the best places may not even been listed on any guides or maps.
14. Drive, walk or cycle, on The Boulevard and enjoy the ocean views.
Starting from the Nobbies Visitor Centre, this scenic 4km stretch of road leads you through some of Phillip Island's most amazing panoramas: the ocean, the cliffs, and the grass fields. Be on the lookout for wallabies and geese!
15. Take a tree top walk and learn about koalas, at the Koala Conservation Centre.
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Not only will you get up close and personal to koalas, in their natural habitat as you walk along the treetops, but you'll be rewarded with views of the surrounding wetlands! Don't forget to ask for the Koala Eco Explorer tour to learn a little more about these amazing animals.
16. Fly high with a helicopter scenic flight!
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Face your fear of heights and be amazed by the views as you fly over the astonishing coastline. Bet you feel like going for a swim.
17. Have fun at A Maze'N Things adventure park.
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Experience fun and intrigue yourself with magic. The attractions are designed to confuse your mind with illusions. Can you guess how they do it?
18. Visit the National Vietnam Veterans Museum.
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If you want to learn about recent history and if you think you need to know more about the Vietnam war, you should visit this museum. This is where Australian Vietnam veterans finally built their spiritual home and created a powerful incarnation of their experience. Here you can see a real tank, artillery, vehicles, an aircraft, and more. Oh, plus it's run by volunteers, so go and support them!
19. Intrigue your palate with some sweets at the Phillip Island Chocolate Factory.
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An absolute paradise for chocolate-lovers. Design your own chocolate and meet a 1:1 scale chocolate Michelangelo's David. If you really love chocolate, you'll freak out and you'll never want to leave.
20. Taste Phillip Island's wine!
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Everybody loves a glass of wine while enjoying a beautiful landscape! Go find the wine you love and, if you like it, even stop for a meal. Cheers!
21. Have a picnic and watch the sunset at Woolamai Beach.
The sound of the waves, a light breeze through your hair, and a stunning view away from the crowds. Be careful, some surfers might "ruin" your shot and transform it from beautiful to terrific.
22. Attend the Penguin Parade, where hundreds of penguins come back home to rest after a day at the sea.
Hundreds of little penguins are walking back home. Little pups are calling for their parents, hoping for food. They stop, talk to each other, and they even hug. Is there anything cuter than this?
Unfortunately, no cameras are allowed. So, enjoy the moment as much as you can!
23. And stay overnight at an amazing glamping site.
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Isn't this a very nice way to end the day and relax? Have your dinner ready, and wait for the stars to shine!
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