The Hotel: Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island

Escape the hustle and bustle of city life with a serene getaway at Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island. Nestled on 65 acres of lush, eco-friendly grounds, this resort is just a 2-hour drive from Melbourne. Enjoy a variety of amenities, including a swimming pool with a spa, a fitness centre, two tennis courts, and an on-site restaurant, The Café. Surrounded by bike tracks and nature walks, this resort provides the perfect retreat for nature lovers and adventurers alike.

The spacious villas at Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island are designed for comfort and convenience. Each villa features a full kitchen, separate living and dining areas, a washer/dryer, a balcony or patio, and complimentary Wi-Fi. After a day of exploring Phillip Island’s attractions, such as the Koala Conservation Centre and the Penguin Parade, relax in your villa or take advantage of the resort’s amenities.

Room Details:

Studio

• Bed size/type: One queen bed
• Standard occupancy: Two people
• Maximum occupancy: Two people

Two Bedroom Villa

• Bed size/type: One queen bed and two single beds
• Standard occupancy: Four people
• Maximum occupancy: Four people
• Notable amenities: Full kitchen, separate living/dining areas, washer/dryer, balcony/patio, Wi-Fi

Three Bedroom Villa

• Bed size/type: Two queen beds and two single beds
• Standard occupancy: Four people
• Maximum occupancy: Four people
• Notable amenities: Full kitchen, separate living/dining areas, washer/dryer, balcony/patio, Wi-Fi

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 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 every day at sunset. Next head over to the Koala Conservation Centre to meet even more cuddly creatures. 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 difficulty level. 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.