Phillip Island: 21 October 2006
The Postcards team explores Phillip Island. Bridget visits Churchill Island Farmers Market, and then joins Lawrence at the Penguin Parade. Lawrence stays at Holmwood Guesthouse and Dermott tries his luck at Rhyll Trout Farm. Giaan learns all about wine at Purple Hen Winery and Glen races around Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and checks out the views on a helicopter ride around the island.
Phillip Island
Phillip Island is located 140 kilometres from Melbourne, and with plenty to see and do it's a great place for a romantic getaway or family holiday. Phillip Island offers a wide range of accommodation, restaurants and natural attractions and is renowned for its colony of Little Penguins. Whether it's a day trip, or a few nights' stopover, the island has many areas of interest for all ages.
Rhyll Fishing Park
Enjoy fishing in a safe environment with both indoor and outdoor fishing options. Take the opportunity to catch your lunch then cook your own trout, dine in the fully licensed cafe or enjoy the picnic grounds.
The Rhyll Fishing Park is set on 15 rolling acres in the seaside village of Rhyll, where they grow rainbow trout to plate size and provide two lovely areas where all visitors may fish.
36 Rhyll-Newhaven Road
Rhyll, Phillip Island
Ph 03 5956 9255
www.rhyllfishingpark.com.au
Purple Hen Winery
Giaan learns the art of wine tasting at The Purple Hen Winery. Phillip Island is in the perfect location for producing award winning wines. Located on the quieter side of the island just past Rhyll, Purple Hen has picturesque views.
96 Mcfees Road
Rhyll, Phillip Island
Ph 03 5956 9244
Phillip Island Helicopters
Glen enjoys a scenic flight around Phillip Island, with Phillip Island Helicopters. The company operates daily flights from Phillip Island airport, encompassing a wide range of helicopter services from scenic joy flights to corporate charters. They operate a fleet of brand new Robinson 44s which are equipped with a range of additional features including external cargo pods for extra luggage or pop out floats for additional safety on flights over water. The scenic flights at Phillip Island offer an exhilarating view.
Phillip Island Airport
Phillip Island Tourist Road
Ph 03 5956 7316
The Foreshore Restaurant
The Foreshore Bar & Restaurant is situated in the quiet village of Rhyll on Phillip Island. This unique setting with its amazing 180 degree water views has helped to create a warm and relaxing environment for people to sit and enjoy good food, great coffee or a cool drink. You can dine on the balcony or inside in the rustic but stylish restaurant. Have a drink at the bar or relax in the lounge area.
11 Beach Road
Ryhll, Phillip Island
Ph 03 5956 9520
www.theforeshore.com.au
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
Glen has his very own tour of Phillip Island's Grand Prix Circuit. Follow in the footsteps of motorcycle racing champions on a Guided Circuit Tour, which allows exclusive access to all sorts of off-limits areas trackside, including the Control Tower, Media Centre, Pit lane, Pit Roof and where every racer would love to finish – the winner's podium being sprayed with champagne.
Back Beach Road, Phillip Island
Ph 03 5952 9400
www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au
Holmwood Guesthouse
Set close to the beach in a quiet tree lined street in central Cowes, award winning Holmwood Guesthouse is the perfect accompaniment to Phillip Island's natural attractions, offering a variety of accommodation solutions. Hosts Serena and Eric, have transformed Holmwood Guesthouse into a stylish retreat with three elegantly appointed rooms, two very stylish cottages and two two-bedroom townhouses, all within walking distance of the Cowes main beach and shopping centre.
37 Chapel Street
Cowes, Phillip Island
Ph 03 5952 3082
www.holmwoodguesthouse.com.au
Ultimate Penguin Tour
The Ultimate Penguin Tour provides the best penguin viewing in Australia. This is the premium penguin experience on offer and ideal for those seeking a more personalised intimate wildlife experience. Designed for groups of up to 10, this fully accredited eco tour takes visitors to a stunning, secluded beach to view Little Penguins waddling ashore to their sand dune burrows. The beach is in a different location to the Penguin Parade. Bookings essential.
Ph 03 5951 2830
www.penguins.org.au
