Saturday, March 26, 2011

The Nobbies Center - Phillip Island, VIC Australia


After Churchill Island Heritage Farm, we were still early for our Penguin Parade activity. We decided to go to The Nobbies Center. Based on the official website,

The Nobbies Centre, managed by the Phillip Island Nature Park, is the area's newest marine attraction. Discover the secrets of the southern marine environment, view seals, sharks and dolphins via interactive displays & state-of-the-art cameras.The Nobbies Centre is located in an area of spectacular coastal beauty. Also onsite are educational displays about marine life, a café and upstairs function centre.
 From Churchill Island Farm, it took around 20 minutes to get to The Nobbies Center

A silhouette view of the Nobbies Center Cafe

What can you do here at The Nobbies Center?
  • Soak up the magnificent views while you relax with a meal or snack from the cafe
  • Use our unique seals cameras to zoom in, ‘spy’ and print unique photos of the seals
  • Stroll free boardwalks with awe-inspiring views of Phillip Island's rugged south coast and blowhole
  • Keep a lookout on the boardwalks for nesting birds and Little Penguins
  • Learn about Seals and other Southern Ocean wildlife through interactive displays, including our cool virtual 'fish tank'
  • View free awesome mini-presentations on the native marine life and bird life on huge plasma screens
  • Browse for unique gifts in our gift shop
  • Keep the kids entertained in our 'just for pups' children's area

I'm a sucker for magnets. I purchase magnets from almost each place I visit. After checking out the indoor portion of The Nobbies Center, we went out:
Had a great walk around the area with great view of the cliffs!

Have a look! Fur seals from afar!

 The Seal Rock Cruise activity will be on the farthest island as seen in the photo above.

Protected Coastlines. 


Operating Hours:
Summer  10am – 8pm 
Autumn   11am - 5pm
Winter     11am – 4pm
Spring     11am - 6pm

Please note: all closing times above are approximations as the Nobbies Centre and Nobbies area is closed prior to sunset each day to protect the native wildlife.

1370 Ventnor Road Summerlands Estate Phillip Island 3922Australia
61 3 59 512 820
Fax: 61 3 59 56 83 94
contactus@penguins.org.au
The Nobbies Center Website

Cheftonio

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