Cruise Phillip Island
VICTORIA · AUSTR ALIA
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Victoria’s Wildlife Island, Phillip Island is an easy 90 minutes drive from Melbourne. Connected by a bridge to the mainland, it is home to Australia’s most popular natural wildlife experience, the Penguin Parade, as well as an abundance of unique nature and inspiring experiences. Each night at sunset, watch the smallest penguins in the world as they march up the beach to their burrows in this amazing ancient ritual. The nightly Penguin Parade allows visitors the chance to see this spectacular natural phenomenon from a range of exclusive viewing options.
Phillip Island boasts unique experiences including nature and wildlife, interactive and fun, wild and adventurous. Come face to face with koalas from treetop boardwalks, stroll through cottage gardens, experience daily farming activities and enjoy drifting amongst thousands of playful seals on a cruise to Seal Rocks — the world’s largest Australian Fur Seal colony. Experience wildlife encounters with Australian fauna of all types at leading wildlife parks.
Phillip Island… Phillip Island is home to some of Victoria’s most stunning coastal scenery. Boasting miles of spectacular walks, secluded beaches and bays, internationally-renowned wetlands and nationally‑recognised surfing reserves. Visitors can discover themselves or take a scenic helicopter flight over it all. For the adventurous, embark on a kayaking, surfing, snorkelling or cycling experience with local operators. You’re unlikely to find a more captivating contrast of activities anywhere else in Australia.
The world-famous Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit hosts International motor racing events viewed by over 350 million people around the world and offers go karting on a scale replica circuit, behind the scenes tours and adrenalin‑pumping hot laps in a race car. Experience amazing puzzles, illusions and magic at award-winning attractions. Be enthralled by the world’s largest chocolate waterfall and other amazing chocolate displays.
Wildlife encounters It’s a wonderful thing to get up close and personal with wildlife in its natural environment and on Phillip Island there are endless opportunities. Whilst our most famous residents the little penguins return to their burrows each evening, during the day you can meet an array of native wildlife. Visiting accredited wildlife parks where encounters abound with Australian bush creatures, witnessing the daily pelican feeding at San Remo and wandering our nature trails and coastlines to discover wildlife in its natural surrounds. Then you can take to the water by boat for close up encounters with our resident fur seals at Seal Rocks.
Adventure Adventure seekers sure can jump right into the waves on a surfboard, kayak or boat and soak in the beauty of the rugged coastline and rock formations while navigating gnarly surf. But for other adrenalineamping action there’s the Grand Prix circuit with a triple Hot Lap lightning ride or a competitive session at the go‑karts scale replica circuit. Take to the skies and enjoy the thrill of a scenic helicopter flight with majestic views of the Phillip Island coastline and challenge yourself on the Skytrail ropes adventure.
Fun Visitors flock to the island for the perfect fun escape. Phillip Island offers so much to keep both the kids and the adults entertained. Attractions like mini golf, go‑karts, a world of Chocolate, giant mazes and mind‑bending theme park are sure to provide hours of fun and entertainment. Get lost in a maze, discover magic, have a heritage farm experience or the hands-on journey to an extreme continent.
Food Dining out across the Island provides an array of choices — from fine dining restaurants with seasonally inspired menus to family‑friendly dining spots. Enjoy wonderful views of the rugged coastline or embrace the atmosphere of coastal villages. Many different world cuisines are on offer including Italian, Japanese, Thai, Mediterranean, Indian, Mexican and modern Asian inspired restaurants. Taste the tantalising flavours of local produce including seafood and beef.
Only Phillip Island has so many experiences within a 15-minute drive. With this much to choose from, it’s a great reason to visit Phillip Island.
Port Details BERTH DETAILS
PHILLIP ISLAND
Type of Berth Position of Berth Pilotage Tug assistance Max Acceptable Length of Vessel (LOA) Under-keel clearance Anchoroage Tidal Range Tidal Constraints Weather/ Sea Constraints Distance for Tenders to Shore Landing Type of Shore Landing Guaranteed Berth
Anchorage Observation Point Pilotage Compulsory Tugs available with prior notice 200m+ 0.6m or 10% of max draft 13m 3.4m at Spring (max) None Anchorage exposed from north west 2nm Pontoon in Rhyll Township Yes (if booked)
Further Information Captain Shane Vedamuttu Harbour Master Victorian Regional Channels Authority T: +61 3 5979 5500 M: +61 429 008 812 E: svedamuttu@vrca.vic.gov.au W: www.vrca.vic.gov.au
Kim Storey General Manager Destination Phillip Island Regional Tourisn Board T: +61 3 5952 2729 M: +61 409 250 895 E: dpi@visitphillipisland.com.au W: www.destinationphillipisland.org.au
Bass Coast Shire Council Visitor Economy and Events T: +61 3 5671 2211 E: events@basscoast.vic.gov.au W: www.visitbasscoast.com
Wilhelmsen Ships Service T: +61 3 9630 0900 E: WSS.Melbourne@wilhelmsen.com
Gulf Agency Company (Australia) Pty Ltd T +61 3 9646 8544 E: shipping.melbourne@gac.com
Shipping Agents Inchcape Shipping Services T: + 61 3 8645 6900 E: Cruiseops.Melbourne@issshipping.com
Ground Handlers Abercrombie & Kent Australia T:+61 3 9536 1800 E: cnuthall@akorndmc.com
Intercruises T: +61 2 9550 0047 E: j.coughlan@intercruises.com
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