Phillip+Island

Weather

Tuesday Min 9c : Max 15c, Wednesday Min 12c :Max 15c , Thursday Min 6c: Max 15c , Friday Min 6 : Max 15 c , Saturday Min 10c : Max 17c

Sunday Min 10c : Max 15c, Monday Min 8c : Max 14c

Attractions

Phillip Island has many different attractions suc as the: Penguin Parade, Wildlife coast cruises, The nobbies centre, Phillip Island chocolate factory and Phillip grand prix track it.

Penguin Parade: The little Penguins waddle up the beach to their homes in the sand dunes. Witness this magical procession – it is a treat never forgotten. The nobbies centre: is Australia’s newest wildlife attraction. Explore environment including seals, sharks and dolphins via interactive displays and cameras that allow you to zoom in and out on these marine creatures.

Phillip Island Chocolate factory: Discover a world of chocolate at the Phillip Island Chocolate factory.

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit : Is home to the International Motorcycle Grand Prix, World Championship Superbikes and Australian Touring Car Championships and a host of other events.

Wild life coast cruises:Take a walk along the boardwalk to take a view the rugged south coast and some blowholes. See the southern hemispheres largest fur seal colony.

Wildlife Phillip Island has many different wildlife sorts such as Tortoise, Pademelons, Pelicans, Lorikeets, and Cassowaries

Tortoise are land //reptiles// of the family of Testudinidae,the sea tortoises are shielded from preditores by a shell. . Tortoises can vary in sizefrom a few centimeters to two meters.

Pademelons :Also known as the Rufous-bellied Pademelon found in Tasmania, and formally throughout south-eastern Australia. This pademelon has developed a more full and bushy fur than its northern relativesa.Males reach around 12 kg (26.5 lbs) in weight, 1 - 1.2 metres in height, and are considerably larger than the females, who average 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs).

Pelicans:There are seven types of pelicans in the world, they are all in similar in shape and are white in colour. Males are larger than females. The most characteristic feature of pelicans is the elongated bill with its massive throat pouch. The Australian Pelican's bill is 40 cm - 50 cm long and is larger in males than females.

Lorikeets:There are a number of varieties of lorikeets that appeal as pet birds. There are two main groups – the Small Australian Lorikeets, and the larger tropical lorikeets. The lorikeet is a playful and energetic bird and in its natural environment eats nectar and fruits rather than seeds.



Cassaowarie:The cassowaries is a large bird there are three types of cassowaries two found in new guinea and one found in northern Queensland their habitat is tropical rain forest.The also have helmets on there heads they have feathers on there body and a blue neck and head two long read wattles hang from its neck the inner toe has a 12cm claw like spike. 296 km (about 4 hours 6 mins)


 * > 1. || Head **southwest** on **McIvor Hwy** toward **Mundy St** ||> 1.5 km ||
 * > 2. || Continue onto **Calder Hwy** ||> 22.0 km ||
 * > 3. || Slight **left** to stay on **Calder Hwy** ||> 11.5 km ||
 * > 4. || Turn **left** to stay on **Calder Hwy** ||> 8.1 km ||
 * > 5. || Sharp **right** onto the ramp to **Pyrenees Hwy** ||> 180 m ||
 * > 6. || Turn **right** at **Pyrenees Hwy** ||> 850 m ||
 * > 7. || Turn **right** to merge onto **Calder Fwy** ||> 95.9 km ||
 * > 8. || Merge onto **Tullamarine Fwy** ||> 1.9 km ||
 * > 9. || Continue onto **Citylink** Partial toll road ||> 10.8 km ||
 * > 10. || Take the exit onto **West Gate Fwy** ||> 3.1 km ||
 * > 11. || Continue onto **Burnley Tunl** ||> 3.7 km ||
 * > 12. || Slight **right** at **Citylink**Partial toll road ||> 3.7 km ||
 * > 13. || Continue onto **Monash Fwy** ||> 34.3 km ||
 * > 14. || Continue onto **Princes Fwy** ||> 16.7 km ||
 * > 15. || Take the exit ||> 600 m ||
 * > 16. || At the roundabout, take the **3rd** exit onto **Koo Wee Rup Rd**Go through 1 roundabout ||> 12.4 km ||
 * > 17. || Continue onto **Healesville Koo Wee Rup Rd/ Station Rd**Continue to follow Station Rd ||> 1.1 km ||
 * > 18. || Turn **right** at **Rossiter Rd** ||> 270 m ||
 * > 19. || Take the 2nd **left** onto **Sybella Ave** ||> 1.8 km ||
 * > 20. || Take the 3rd **left** onto **South Gippsland Hwy** ||> 10.7 km ||
 * > 21. || Continue onto **Bass Hwy** ||> 30.7 km ||
 * > 22. || At the roundabout, take the **3rd** exit onto **Phillip Island Rd** ||> 16.4 km ||
 * > 23. || Continue onto **Back Beach Rd** ||> 6.4 km ||
 * > 24. || Turn **right** at **Berrys Beach Rd** ||> 800 m ||
 * > 25. || Take the 1st **right** onto **Troutman Rd**Destination will be on the right ||


 * Phillip Island** is an Australian island located about 140 km away from Melbourne, Victoria. Named after the first Governor of New South Wales, Arthur Phillip,. The island area is approximately 10,000 hectares. It is 26 kilometres long and 9 kilometres at its wides It has 97 km of coastline and is part of the Bass Coast Shire.

A 640 metre concrete bridge connects the mainland town San Remo with the island town Newhaven. In the 2001 Census the island's permanent population was 7071. During the summer, the population swells to 40,000. 60% of the island is farmland devoted to grazing of sheep and cattle. Churchill Island and the area around it served as the location for the 1977 Australian film Summerfield.

WHAT CAMP HAS ON OFFER Archery Archery targets, along with bows, arrows and balloons are available for use. Assistance in safety and instruction is provided. Teaching notes to assist in leading the activity are supplied. Surf Life Saving Games A series of fun beach activities conducted on the sand including flag races, tug of war, broom stick spin and punctured drum encourages participants to enjoy the beach environment as surf "iron men" and "iron women". Rock Pool Ramble A chance to explore the rock pools and find various starfish, crabs etc, identifying marine life with posters and booklets provided. Swimming/Wading Teachers/leaders with current Bronze Medallion in Surf Life Saving certification may supervise swimmers in a designated area of flat water defined with a series of ropes and buoys. Sand Sculpture An art session on the beach using buckets and spades provided. Participants create sculptures from the sand and can decorate with shells, seaweed and other natural objects. Initiative/Group Dynamics Choose from a list of activities and challenges focusing on group dynamics, problem solving, communications, trust, leadership, planning and teamwork. Orienteering Choose from a range of orienteering courses set up around the campsite. Learn basic map and compass skills to navigate your way to find the markers. Kite Making Construct a kite using patterns and materials provided and then learn various aspects of kite flying. Kites can be kept and taken home (including hand lines). <span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: 'Berlin Sans FB Demi','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Beach Games <span style="font-family: 'Berlin Sans FB Demi','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">A series of fun beach games including: beach volleyball, beach cricket, frisbee, football, american football and catch. <span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: 'Berlin Sans FB Demi','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Campfire Cooking <span style="font-family: 'Berlin Sans FB Demi','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Cook up some damper and bush food treats on the campfire. <span style="font-family: 'Berlin Sans FB Demi','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Recycled Arts and Craft <span style="font-family: 'Berlin Sans FB Demi','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Use recycled material to make a personal or group memento of your stay here. <span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: 'Berlin Sans FB Demi','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Juggling Balls <span style="font-family: 'Berlin Sans FB Demi','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Make your own juggling balls and learn the ancient art of juggling, individually or as a group initiative. <span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: 'Berlin Sans FB Demi','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Water-wise Activities <span style="font-family: 'Berlin Sans FB Demi','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Take the choice to follow a range of water-saving activities and initiatives throughout your stay here.

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