Phillip Island it is known all over the world for the motorcycle circuit that annually hosts some of the most important races in the world. Few, however, know it for natural paradise which actually represents and for the variety of animal species it hosts. This small island, connected to the mainland by a bridge that connects it with the town of San Remo, is the ideal place for lovers of nature, trekking and to spot koala, Kangaroos, wallabies, Penguins and seals.
Reaching the island is extremely easy, so you can decide to rent a camper van or a car, or rely on one of the many local tour operators who organize day trips. Generally relying on all-inclusive packages is not part of my travel “philosophy”, but in the absence of my own means, I could not do otherwise.
In reality the experience was very positive, the tour operator Wild Life Tours Australia (www.wildlifetours.com.au) with solos dollars 109 allows you to spend a pleasant day discovering one of the most interesting natural areas in the state of Victoria. The package includes: visit to the Koala Conservation Center, where you can see koalas (but don't touch, because in Victoria it is forbidden), visit the local historic Penny's chocolate factory, wine and cheese tasting at Phillip Island Vineyards and Wineries, in a beautiful wooden cottage, set in the sweet countryside Australians, visit the naturalistic center of the Nobbies, overlooking the ocean and end the day with the famous Penguin Parade, that is, the moment when the penguins re-enter their burrows, following a biological clock truly astounding (every night at exactly 21pm), after a long day of hunting in the ocean. Inside the parks it is also possible to spot wallabies, kangaroos, flying foxes and with a little luck some Tasmanian devils.
A decidedly low cost and pleasant way to discover a part of the wonderful Australian nature, with landscape primordial, to take your breath away and with the thrill of finally being able to spot some of the strangest animals in the world.
