Phillip Island

 

Photos from Phillip Island where we holidayed in April his year. 

Cape Baron Geese roam freely throughout the island and we encountered  wallabies, seal colonies and of course you have the Penguin Parade. 

The last two photos are taken from Churchill Island. 





  







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