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Here is the big marquee which was set up for the nightly entertainment at the track at the Phillip Island Grand Prix. You can see how close it and the track are to the coast - a very pretty spot indeed for a race track!
Written Oct 18, 2003
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One of the things that Phillip Island has been most famous for over many years is it's nightly penguin colony, which comes right up the beach, making them very easy to see.
I'm afraid personally I can't include this one as a 'must see' as it is to many people, because I know better, less touristy places to see these little creatures and feel a bit sorry that they literally have to be in the spotlight to hundreds of tourists each and every night.
Dress Code: There is no dress code....but you'd better dress warmly! Even in summer, Phillip Island has the reputation (and lives up to it) of being very windy and freezing cold at night. Many people get caught out and don't realize just how cold it can get here, as you wait for the penguins to parade up the beach.
Be prepared!
Written Oct 18, 2003
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Phillip Island is VERY limited when it comes to night life. It only has 2 bars. One of which is an Irish bar, which is ridiculously expensive and dead, although did have a fantastic looking bar maid. The other is the main bar opposite the pier. This is where the locals hang out.
Dress Code: Mullets, check shirts etc
Written Nov 24, 2002
Updated Oct 19, 2003
Written Oct 19, 2003
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The island was discovered by George Bay in January 1798, 10 years after the first fleet arrived in Sydney. Originally named Snapper Island and then Grant Island it was finally named after Captain...
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I know that for the vast majority of overseas tourists, Phillip Island represents an excursion out of Melbourne to go and see the penguins. Remember, if you're going to see them, think "cold". It's an...
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Phillip Island is about a 2 hour drive from Melbourne, unless you leave at peak hour and then it seems to take forever! George Bass discovered Phillip Island in 1798. It was originally named Snapper...
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A COLD Afternoon on Phillip Island!
Sarah and I decided to take a spur of the moment trip a couple hours south to enjoy the winter weather blowing in from Antarctica on Phillip Island. Phillip Island is located 2 hours South East of...
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If you are in Melbourne and just want to go out of the city on a weekend, Philip Island is the best place. You can actually do it in a day with any of the tour operators or you can rent a car and...
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