Discover Phillip Island

George Bass discovered the island in January 1798, ten years after the first fleet arrived in Sydney. He named the island after Captain Arthur Phillip, the first Governor.

Approximately 90 minutes from Melbourne Phillip Island is 26kms long by 9kms wide (10,000 hectares) big enough to create that characteristic holiday atmosphere.

This magnificent 97 kilometres of coastline transforms from massive rocky outcrops to sheltered golden beaches facing Western Port Bay, the surf coming off Bass Strait attracts some of Australia’s top surfers.

Phillip Island is well renowned for its amazing wildlife including world famous Little Penguins, Koalas, Seals and over 200 species of birdlife which inhabit or migrate to the island.

To complement the superb natural attractions, visitors will find days filled with interesting things to see and do, including outstanding man made attractions, cinema, art, cruises, historic places of interest, shopping in the many speciality shops, dining in the islands fine restaurants which cater for all tastes and budgets or simply enjoy a cappucino in an alfresco setting.

Golden sheltered beaches abound with the main family beach located on the Esplanade (at the end of the main street Thompson Av)

Enjoy the grassy picnic areas with children’s playground, free electric bbq’s, public toilets, disabled toilets opposite Thompson Avenue on the Esplanade.

Information & Accommodation bookings
Phillip Island Information: 1300 366 422
International: +613 5956 7447

Population: 6700 (permanent)
40,000-50,000 (summer)
3.5 million visitors annually
Weather: Ranges from 35 degrees C to 12C.

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