Australia Victoria
Phillip Island
An Australian haven known for its Penguin Parade, Grand Prix Circuit, stunning beaches, and abundant wildlife, located south-southeast of Melbourne.
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Those who thought penguins were reserved for masses of arctic ice are in for a pleasant surprise; you can find ‘em in droves right on Phillip Island meandering about in the world’s cutest clusters. If you’re lucky, a rogue koala will languidly cruise into view (although the local Koala Reserve is a surefire way to see them). Adorably lazy animals aside, the island’s southern coast knocked my sandy socks right off with its pristine condition and assertively tumbling waves. In fact, I may or may not have cooked spaghetti in a bathroom and woken up in a sweaty car next to Anzacs Beach because I loved it oh-so much. Talk about glamping (not).
Day trip from Melbourne (distance): 2.5 hours
2 years ago
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Top 9 Day Trips From Melbourne, Australia
Read more...Eclectic sprawls of laneway graffiti and the exuberant fast pace of Melbourne’s central business district (CBD for short) are enough to keep you enthralled for weeks on end. If you’re anything like me though, after the 37,257th crowded city tram you’ll find yourself craving some sweet, sweet middle-of-nowhere nature to contrast the city’s unfettering buzz. […]