"A Short Trip to Phillip Island" Phillip Island by saraheg77

Phillip Island Travel Guide: 89 reviews and 227 photos

Point Grant & The Nobbies - Phillip Island

The Tip of Phillip Island

Phillip Island is an island south of Melbourne that makes a great day trip. We started out a little too late, but if you start out early, you could do a good job of seeing the sights in Phillip Island on a day trip from Melbourne. It was pretty cold in July, so you might not want to plan your trip there in the winter!

Stop at Pyramid Rock!

Pyramid Rock

If you drive along the main southern road on the island (Back Beach Road), about halfway across the island, you will come to Pyramid Rock Road. It is a small, gravel road, so be aware! If you have the time, be sure and drive down and take the short 2-min walk out to the edge to see pyramid rock up close!

Get out to The Nobbies!

The Nobbies

If you continue along the southern main road and pass the Penguin Parade centre, you will get to the southwest tip of the Island, called Point Grant. The small islands just beyond the main land are called The Nobbies... (you can see them in my first picture)... and 2km beyond that are the Seal Rocks where there is a large seal colony. Make you sure drive out, park, and take the nice walk around the edge of the land. The boardwalk takes you around where you can view the blowhole.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Short drive from Melbourne
In a nutshell:Great day trip!

Last visit to Phillip Island: Jul 2005
Intro Updated Jul 17, 2005
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TheWanderingCamel Oct 6, 2005 at 5:45 PM

Aren't those penguins the cutest things. We have them here to, on -wait for it -Penguin Island. leyle
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aussiejen Jul 18, 2005 at 5:08 PM

I've only been to Phillip Island in the winter time too. It was cold and windy!!
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sue&gene Jul 18, 2005 at 9:34 AM

I'm glad you didn't freeze!!
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MommaCarroll Jul 18, 2005 at 3:41 AM

I like the green font. Looking forward to more from you!
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ATXtraveler Jul 17, 2005 at 7:42 PM

Great start!!