Phillip Island
Island in Australia
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Phillip Island, a popular day trip from Melbourne, lies just off Australia’s southern coast. At Summerland Beach, spectators gather daily at sunset to watch the Penguin Parade, when Little penguins come ashore in groups. The Nobbies outcrop is the...
Area: 39 mi²
Population: 7,071 (2001)
Pop. density: 137.03/km2 (354.91/sq mi)
Coordinates: 38°29′S 145°14′E / 38.483°S 145.233°E
Highest elevation: 110 m (360 ft)
Largest settlement: Cowes (pop. 6593)
Length: 26 km (16.2 mi)