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Coal Creek Heritage Village
Located East of Phillip Island in Korumburra, this is a recreation of a 1890's coal mining
town.
French Island National Park
You will need to catch a ferry from Cowes on Phillip Island to reach this large,
undeveloped island. Great vies and walking trails can be found here.
Koala Conservation Centre
Koala Conservation Centre is in the middle of the island. A tree-top walk has been
constructed so that visitors can see the koalas at close range. Phillip Island Road.
Penguin Parade Visitors Centre
The Penguin Colony is at the south west of the island in Summerland Bay. The Penguin
Parade is at dusk when the penguins start arriving. The penguin crass Summerland Beach
and return to the sand dune burrows. The best months are November to January. Off
Vetnor Road.
Phillip Island Nature Park
This park has many native wildlife species displayed in their natural habitat. There are a
number of sections of displays and information on the penguins, koalas, seals, mutton
birds and pelicans
The Seals Rock Life Centre
Located at Penguin Reserve, there are plenty of educational displays on the wildlife in
this area. The Nobbies.
Vietnam Veterans Museum
A collection of stores and artifacts from the Vietnam War. 5 Churchill Road, Newhaven.
Port Fairy
Port Fairy is one of Victoria's first ports and is located 290km west of Melbourne on the
Southern Ocean. It is a picturesque town with old historical buildings dating back to
1842. Port Fairy has an old seaside town charm about it, with tourists flocking here every
Summer. Port Fairy hosts the annual Port Fairy Folk Festival every March which is one
of the most well known music festivals in the world. Port Fairy has many fine dining
opportunities, day spas and upmarket accommodation. There are several good swimming
beaches and large caravan parks and campsites as well.
Griffith's Island Reserve
Also know as mutton bird island. where thousands of mutton birds nest from September
to April. A walk of the island can be done, where you can see plenty of nests and
wonderful views of Port Fairy's coastline.
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