I wouldnt really call this island the mecca for shopping but i guess Cowes has everything you can really ask for.
If a pizza, second hand clothes, sports equipment and motorcycle merchandise is what you are after.
Written Jan 5, 2003
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I wouldnt really call this island the mecca for shopping but i guess Cowes has everything you can really ask for.If a pizza, second hand clothes, sports...
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Q: Hi everyone, I was wondering what you thought of taking a Great Ocean Road tour? I cannot drive, so I figure this is the best...

A: Few things outside of the major cities are easy to do on your own without transport. Even once you get there, the attractions on Phillip Island are spread out. Looking...
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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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