Fairy Penguins@Phillip Island -

We were intending to go to see the Fairy Penguins the day after we arrived at Inverloch but having checked the weather while travelling down it looked likely to rain so we decided to head back to Phillip Island (well known not only for the penguins which nest there, but also for its motor racing track) that evening which was promising better weather.

The trip from Inverloch to Phillip Island was back the way we'd come earlier and it took about 45 minutes to get there.

The penguins come in from the sea as regular as clockwork and as such we had plenty of time to get dinner at the local pub / restaurant (which brewed its own beer). As it'd been quite a long day none of us sampled the beers (maybe next time) but we had a great meal and then drove the remaining way to the penguin centre.

By the time we arrived there was still 40 minutes till the penguins arrived (you'd swear they were tagged) which allowed us a look around the visitor centre before heading outside:

and awaiting there arrival.

It was spectacular to see (again) and Lily really enjoyed watching the penguins come in from sea before setting off up a series of self made walkways to their nests; this is really the best bit as they are walking just beside you (although you're on a man made walkway slightly above them).

Lily was in awe and it was really comical to see her doing her penguin walk whilst the penguins were doing the same alongside her.

Unfortunately I don't have any photos as its not permitted to photograph the penguins.