French Island is the largest coastal island of Victoria, Australia, located in Western Port, 61 km southeast of Melbourne. In 1997, about 70% of the island was declared the French Island National Park, administered by Parks Victoria, and was listed in the former Register of the National Estate in 1984.
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The Division of Flinders is an Australian Electoral Division in Victoria. The division is one of the original 65 divisions contested at the first federal election.
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Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park is a 25-acre biopark within the Pearcedale Conservation Park located at Pearcedale on the Mornington Peninsula near Melbourne, Australia.
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See thousands of Australian fur seals in their natural habitat during a 2-hour wildlife cruise from Phillip Island. Journey on a comfortable catamaran with indoor and outdoor viewing decks to Seal Rocks, home to the largest colony of fur seals in Australia. En route, look for dolphins, whales, penguins and seabirds while your onboard guide provides informative commentary about the wildlife and history of Phillip Island and the Mornington Peninsula. Includes complimentary afternoon tea with light snacks and coffee or tea.
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Smiths Beach is a small town on Phillip Island in Victoria, Australia. It is located on Back Beach Road, on the shores of Smiths Beach. It is home to a short-tailed shearwater colony.
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Phillip Island is an Australian island about 125 km south-southeast of Melbourne, Victoria. The island is named after Governor Arthur Phillip, the first Governor of New South Wales, by explorer and seaman George Bass, who sailed in an open whale boat, arriving from Sydney on 5 January 1798.
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See magnificent Phillip Island from the air on a Phillip Island Helicopter Tour. Fly in comfort aboard a modern helicopter for amazing aerial views of Australia's most varied coastline. See Cape Woolamai, Seal Rocks, the Australian Grand Prix track, Summerland Bay, home of the Phillip Island Penguin Parade and miles of gorgeous coastline. There are seven flights options to choose from, all with unprecedented views of Phillip Island’s spectacular scenery. Highlights can include the world famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade, the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Seal Rocks, Cape Woolamai, Cowes and some amazing surf beaches.
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Mornington is a suburb of Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia, located 57 km south of Melbourne's central business district. It is in the local government area of the Shire of Mornington Peninsula. Mornington is known for its "village" atmosphere and its beaches.
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The Nobbies Centre is an ecotourism destination located at Point Grant, on the western tip of Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia.
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Set out on a sunset cruise from Phillip Island that takes in sights along Western Port Bay near the Mornington Peninsula. Your captain provides light commentary as you pass landmarks such as French Island and Stony Point, but the spectacular scenery speaks for itself. Dolphins and Australian fur seals are frequently spotted in these waters, along with seabirds such as the short-tailed shearwater. Snack on complimentary hot and cold appetizers served during the cruise; drinks are available for purchase from the full bar.
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Mornington is a suburb on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 46 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula local government area.
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Frankston is a suburb of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia, in the local government area of the City of Frankston. It is located 41 km south-east of the Melbourne city centre, north of the Mornington Peninsula.
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The Bay Trail is a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians which follows the coastline of Port Phillip Bay through the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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Cape Schanck is a locality in the Australian state of Victoria. It is the southernmost tip of the Mornington Peninsula and separates the wild ocean waters of Bass Strait from the slightly calmer waters of Western Port.
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Rye is a seaside town in Greater Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. It is approximately 95 km south of Melbourne’s central business district.
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Upwey is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 33 kilometres east from Melbourne's central business district. Its local government area is the Shire of Yarra Ranges and City of Knox. At the 2016 census, Upwey had a population of 6,652 people.
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