The Hotel: BIG 4 Phillip Island Caravan Park

Reconnect with nature, away from the blare of the city at BIG 4 Phillip Island Caravan Park. Perfect for family getaways, this park provides a tranquil retreat amidst natural surroundings of sand dunes, trees and gardens. Holidaymakers can unwind in spacious two-bedroom villas which come complete with their own kitchen, lounge and dining area.

Conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants, cafes and local shops, the park is ideal lodging for those looking forward to fully exploring the hidden spots and attractions of the island. Visitors can opt for an educational visit to the Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre or the award-winning Panny’s Chocolate Factory, while the young ones can make most of the jumping pillow before showcasing buggy driving skills around the park.

Room Details

Two-Bedroom DLX Villa

• Bed size/type: Queen bed and four bunk beds
• Standard occupancy: Two adults and two children
• Maximum occupancy: Six people (please enquire when booking)
• The villa boasts fully self-contained kitchen, lounge and dining area, air conditioning and heating, and a verandah
• Linen provided for Queen bed. No linen provided for Bunk beds, Additional cost of $14 per set for bunk bed linen, made payable direct to property

The Area: Phillip Island, VIC

A mere 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, Phillip Island has long been a popular tourist destination for Melbournians keen to escape the city to be at one with nature. Treasured for its varied collection of Australian wildlife, the island is home to kangaroos and wallabies, fur seals and Pacific gulls. In spite of its diminutive stature, the little penguin stands out as the highlight of the region’s animal inhabitants, with a large population of the slate-blue seabirds making their nests in dune burrows along the sandy beach.

The best way to see the small birds is via the Penguin Parade at Summerland beach, where scores of penguins journey across the sand to their nests each and every day at sunset. Next head over to the Koala Conservation Centre to meet even more cuddly creatures. Take a stroll down the Woodland Boardwalk and talk to rangers about what they are doing to protect the sleepy marsupials.

There’s no better vantage to view the coastal scenery than during a walk, and plenty are available nearby for travellers to choose their level of difficulty. Head to Cape Woolamai to catch a glimpse of shearwater and mutton bird colonies then cap it off with a stroll along the pristine beach. After all that walking bodies deserve a treat in the form of a visit to Phillip Island Chocolate Factory. See the world’s largest chocolate waterfall, robots and plenty of interactive displays and cap off the tour by taking home some sweets from the retail store.