Phillip Island

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Named after Governor Arthur Phillip, Phillip Island in Victoria (Australia) forms a natural breakwater for the shallow waters of Western Port Bay.

Part of the Bass Coast Shire, it is mainly a tourist destination. The island's history has seen shipwrecks and attempts to grow various specialty crops. The Penguin Parade (see little penguin) and Seal Rocks are the main tourist venues, with visitors from all over the world coming to see one of the few areas where this species of penguin can be seen. On New Year's Eve the island hosts the Pyramid Rock Festival.

Towns on and around the island include:

• Beachcomber
• Cape Woolamai, Cowes, Cowes East, Cowes West
• Newhaven
• Rhyll
• San Remo, Silverleaves, Smith's Beach, Summerland, Sunderland Bay, Sunset Strip, Surf Beach
• Ventnor
• Wimbledon Heights, Woolamai Waters

See List of localities (Victoria) for other Victorian towns and cities.

[edit] Motor Racing

See Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit

[edit] External links

• Phillip Island Tourist Information service Online bookings, maps, calendar, accommodation, history
• Phillip Island Nature Park Web Site Includes Penguin Parade and Koala Conservation Center.
• Photos of Phillip Island
• Official website of the GP Circuit
• History of Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Track tour, Streaming Video of race lap, race event contacts
• Tranquil Artillery - Phillip Islands Finest Hip Hop
• The Castle Villa By The Sea - Phillip Island Luxury Accommodation