Phillip Island is increasingly a popular tourist destination in Victoria. It is located 140 kilometers south-southeast of Melbourne and has a coastline of about 60 miles.
 
The island’s fame is largely credited to the Penguin Parade on Summerland Beach, the native wildlife, the Australian fur seals on Seal Rocks, the surf beaches in the south and swim beaches in the north, and the Grand Prix Circuit.
 

Here are the 5 things you can do on Phillip Island

1. Visit the Grand Prix Circuit

The Grand Prix Circuit is where Australian motor racing action happens. You can have a short tour around the area. It has been the home of the Australian Grand Prix and other major motor races. Its racecourse has around 6 miles of length per lap. You can catch a racing event.
 

2. See the island’s wildlife

You can get up close and personal with the koalas at the Koala Conservation Centre. On a boardwalk, you can view these fluffy creatures and can even take some photos with them. At a wildlife park, you can also see the kangaroos and other Australian wild animals.
 

3. Picnic by the beach or hit the surf

Head north of the island for a seaside picnic and a swim. The beaches on this part are ideal for swimming. The current is mild and the waves smaller. The north side of the island is an ideal place for relaxation and beach time.
 
On the south, however, the surfs are rough and the currents are stronger. The waves are consistent. If you’re into surfing, then Woolamai Beach would be great for you. Phillip Island has been declared a National Surfing Reserve of Victoria.
 

4. View the fur seals on Seal Rocks

Seal Rocks is situated 2kms off the rugged south-west coast of Phillip Island. Very near the Nobbies, you’ll see boats drifting within meters of the seals, enabling you to witness the playful Australian fur seals playing with each other in their natural environment first hand. It is impossible not to be captivated by these naturally playful and inquisitive animals, as they regularly approach the boat for a closer look at you!

Seal Rocks is a colony of 30,000 fur seals, one of the largest seal colonies in Australia. The best months to see the fur seals would be between October and December. It’s the breeding season. You can see them feeding their young, bathing in the sun, playfully wrestling with each other, and cooling themselves off in the water.
 

5. Witness the Penguin Parade

At the end of the day, the Little Penguins always steal the show. They’re the stars of the early night as they waddle off the beach at dusk toward their nests in the dunes. Witness Phillip Island’s sunset spectacle, the magical Penguin Parade.
 
Well, if you travel with Eco Platypus Tours, you can experience much of Phillip Island. Our 1 Day Phillip Island Tour with Koalas package lets you explore the natural beauty of the island. You will have the chance to get a closer look at the native Australian wildlife, stop by the Grand Prix Circuit, feel the sand under your feet and the ocean breeze touching your skin at Woolamai surf beach, view the fur seals at the Nobbies, and watch the spectacular penguin parade at Summerland Beach.
 
Take the chance to snap some photos of the island’s scenic attractions and be prepared for some sweet twists and turns to the tour.