Monday started with heavy cloud and showers, but gradually the sun came through. So the washing was done and The MH and trailer both got a much needed bath. Mary quoted the old Percil ad where 'you can really see the difference!'
After lunch the weather cleared so we decided to drive to Phillip Island. There are numerous attractions on the Island - the Chocolate Factory, The Penguin Rookery, and the amazing coast which was the feature of the day for us. Well we confess to consuming excellent chocolate and seeing penguin as well.
It was only a short drive from Wonthaggi to San Remo through rolling country side. Flocks of sheep more like seen in NZ, and cattle.
At San Remo (small town) we crossed the bridge to Phillip Island.
We planned to go around the Island clockwise, our first stop being Cape Woolamai. With a cold southerly blowing, we decided not to walk down to the pinnacles at the tip of the cape. Luckily with a powerful tele lense we were able to capture a peep at the unusual rocky shore line.
The Woolamai Surf beach is really beautiful. Today was the day that
I cheated
Picture from the visitors info centre sign boardthis beach has been declared a surfing national park.
We back tracked from there to the Colonades, an unusal ribbed rocky structure.
Heading west we passed the Phillip Island Grand Prix Raceway and there were motorcyclists out there ripping around the course.
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