| Page Views: 5,816 Last Visit to Phillip Island: August, 2002 | Phillip Island by eviltooth - last update: Dec 17, 2002 |
The island was discovered by George Bay in January 1798, 10 years after the first fleet arrived in Sydney. Originally named Snapper Island and then Grant Island it was finally named after Captain Arthur Phillip, the first governor. Sealers and whalers visited the island for many years.
Captain Wright set up a military post in 1826 at Rhyll to deter the French from claiming the area. The site was soon abandoned and moved to the mainland town of Corinella due to a lack of dependable fresh water supply.
140km South-east of Melbourne, Phillip Island is a place of natural beauty, sandy beaches, tranquil wetland and unique wildlife experience. |
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jrd123 Fri Dec 12, 2008 06:05 UTC
Just thought I would let you know you can actually drift amongst the colony of Seals on a 2 hr cruise that departs daily from Cowes Jetty, an amazing marinelife experience, that you would be crfazy to miss on any trip to Phillip Island. | iandsmith Wed Dec 27, 2006 10:16 UTC
Quality tips with useful information. Thank you for sharing. | Sininen Thu Dec 1, 2005 19:17 UTC
What a great page about Philip Island! This was one of the places I wanted to visit during my stya in Australia but ran out of time. Next time... | madamx Thu Dec 1, 2005 17:56 UTC
Those penguins look so cute! Looks like a great place to visit ~ Helen |
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