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Don't hesitate to let us know if you need further information or want to make a reservation. Phillip Island Surf & Circuit Accomodation * 113-119 Justice Road * Cowes, Phillip Island * Victoria * 3922 * Phone: (03) 59521300 ABOUT PHILLIP ISLANDNamed after Governor Arthur Phillip, Phillip Island in Victoria, Australia, forms a natural breakwater for the shallow waters of Western Port Bay Phillip Island. Phillip Island’s area is approximately 10,000 hectares and 26 kilometers long and 9 kilometers at it’s widest. Phillip Island has 97km of coastline. A 640 meter concrete bridge connects the mainland town Sam Remo with the island town Newhaven in the 2001. Phillip Island’s permanent population was 7071. During the summer, the population of Phillip Island swells to 40,000. Around 60% of Phillip Island is farmland devoted to grazing of sheep and cattle. As part of the bass coast shire, Phillip Island is mainly a tourist destination visited by 3.5 million people annually.The Penguin Parade at Phillip Island Nature Park in which Little Penguins come ashore in groups, attracts visitors from all over the world, who come to see one of the few areas where this species of penguin can be seen. Another popular tourist attraction on Phillip Island is the Seal Rocks, which host the largest colony of fur seals in Australia. At Phillip Island on New Years Eve the island hosts the Pyramid Rock Festival Phillip Island is recognized as having some of the most consistently reliable and varied surf conditions in the country. Phillip Island has hosted various surf events in the past, such as the Rip Curl Pro in 2005 and the Roxy Pro Women's Surfing Festival. |
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