Want to stay in a New Haven accommodation on Phillip Island for a few
days?
Then use this page to get some great ideas about what to do on Phillip
Island.
Phillip Island is sometimes called the nature island.
It is the place to be to see some of Australia's special wildlife.
New Haven is a great base to use to explore the island so let's have a
look at what's on offer in the area and what New Haven accommodation is
available to you.
How to Get to Philip Island
Phillip Island is about 140 km from the Melbourne CBD, south-east of
Melbourne. It sits in the midst of Western Port Bay. The island is
connected to the mainland via a concrete bridge from the town of San
Remo. You can also get to Phillip Island via a
ferry from Stony Point.
Philip Island :: A Heaven for
the Nature Lovers
Phillip Island is a great place to go to for nature lovers. There are
some great hikes where you get plenty of ocean and bay views and meet
plenty of birds, special plants, bushes and scrubs and some wildlife
along the way.
You can of course also go watch the world famous Penguin
Parade and go to Nobbie's centre to see wildlife in its natural
habitat.
New Haven Accommodation #1:
Bridge Motel
There are plenty of hotels, motels and other types of accommodation to
be found on Phillip Island. You may want to stop off at the New Haven
Bridge Motel.
This motel is run by Liz and Mick Mulcahy and has all
amenities you will want to have available to you, like refrigerator,
color TV, air-conditioning and heating, portable barbecue, tea and
coffee making facilities, etc. There are different types of rooms
available for both singles and families.
This is the place to rest and recuperate, for another day of
sightseeing, after you have explored Churchill Island (just five
minutes away), the Penguins, the seal rocks, and the Australian
Motorcycle Grand Prix Circuit. More information can
be found at their website.
New Haven Accommodation #2:
Banksia Park Estate
Another New Haven accommodation available to you is Banksia Park
Estate. Norma Stack and John Robinson are going to be your welcoming
hosts.
They have got attractive studio accommodation available to you.
Not only are you going to relax on 32 acres of amazing bay views but
you are also going to get a memorable taste of rural Australia.
Every
single studio has separate entrances, and different outdoor areas.
Relax in the cottage gardens, and enjoy the bucolic surroundings of
what was once a chicory farm. The more energetic could go walking,
surfing, boating, fishing, horse riding, and incidentally tanning
oneself.
New Haven Accommodation #3:
Silverwater Apartments
You would also want to look at the alternative of the one-bedroom
Silverwater apartments, which are perfect for a family holiday.
So if
you are looking for affordable accommodation, choose Silverwater
Apartments. It is a place where you can get some rest, plenty of
privacy and excellent in-room facilities.