
The Nobbies Phillip Island

by Blair Stuart
Title
The Nobbies Phillip Island
Artist
Blair Stuart
Medium
Photograph - Digital Images
Description
Image of the Nobbies at low tide on Phillip Island Victoria.
Information for Nelieta.
Phillip Island is an Australian island located about 140 km (87 mi) south-southeast from Melbourne, Victoria. Named after Arthur Phillip, the first Governor of New South Wales, Phillip Island forms a natural breakwater for the shallow waters of Western Port. It is 26 km (16 mi) long and 9 km (5.6 mi) wide, with an area of about 100 km2 (39 sq mi).[1] It has 97 km (60 mi) of coastline and is part of the Bass Coast Shire.
A 640 m (2,100 ft) concrete bridge (originally a wooden bridge) connects the mainland town San Remo with the island town Newhaven. In the 2001 Census the island's permanent population was 7,071. During the summer, the population swells to 40,000. 60% of the island is farmland devoted to grazing of sheep and cattle. Churchill Island and the area around it served as the location for the 1977 Australian film Summerfield.
Wildlife
In addition to the major tourist attraction of Penguin Parade, there is a wildlife park where wallabies and kangaroos roam freely amongst the visitors and can be fed by hand. The southern and western coasts of the island lie within the Phillip Island Important Bird Area, so identified by BirdLife International because of its importance in supporting significant populations of Little Penguins, Short-tailed Shearwaters and Pacific Gulls. Seal Rocks, at the western end of the island, hosts the largest colony of fur seals in Australia (up to 16,000).
Climate
Phillip Island experiences milder weather than Melbourne and is tempered by ocean breezes. The mean daily maximum temperature for February is 24.7�C (76.5�F), while for July it is 13.4�C (56.1�F). The mean annual rainfall is 782.3 millimetres (30.8 in), with June being the wettest month (88.1 mm/3.5 in). The prevailing wind for most of the year is a south-westerly which blows in off Bass Strait.
On the 10th of August 2005, snow was observed on the island. This was a very unusual event.
Tourism
Phillip Island is a tourist destination visited by 3.5 million people annually. The Penguin Parade at Phillip Island Nature Park, in which Little Penguins come ashore in groups, attracts visitors from all over the world. They come to see one of the few areas where this species of penguin can be seen.
Coast of Philip Island
The island is recognised as having some of the most consistently reliable and varied surf conditions in the country. The island has hosted various surf events in the past, such as the Rip Curl Pro in 2005 and the Roxy Pro Women's Surfing Festival.
On New Year's Eve the island hosts the Pyramid Rock Festival. Other events include the Churchill Island Working Horse and Pioneer Festival.
Motorsport
Phillip Island is steeped in the history of Australian motor racing. A circuit composed of the island's interior roads was used for the original Australian Grand Prix in 1928 and continued to be used for the race up until 1935. In 1952 the Phillip Island Auto Racing Club was formed. They commenced construction on the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit which opened in 1956. In 1960 the original Armstrong 500 was held, although with the bridge to the mainland unable to support heavy hotmix bitumen equipment the track broke after the third running of the race in 1962. In 1963 the race relocated to the Mount Panorama Circuit and over time evolved into the race known today as the Bathurst 1000.
The circuit closed in the late 1970s but was redeveloped and re-opened in 1989 to host the first international version of the Australian motorcycle Grand Prix. It continues to host the race today and is also a venue for the Superbike World Championship, V8 Supercars and the Australian Drivers' Championship.
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Comments (8)

Blair Stuart
Thank you Sandi, for Featuring this in your "Beauty of this World" group, it is very much appreciated

Bob Orsillo
Awesome vista Blair! Very beautiful - great write up! V/F
Blair Stuart replied:
Thanks you Bob, your input is valued and greatly appreciated as always. Thanks too for the V/F

Christiane Schulze
Like the composition and vibrant colors.....a fantastic landscape shot my friend - Chris (F/V/TWEET)
Blair Stuart replied:
Thank you Christiane, my apologies for the delay in responding. Your kind words and support is much appreciated and valued.... Blair

Lianne Schneider
How fabulous - and what wonderful information in your description. Gorgeous landscape Blair and just beautifully composed. Deep rich tones here make this especially appealing. F/V
Blair Stuart replied:
Thank you Lianne, your feedback is always so positive and generous. It means a lot to me and is both respected and valued. My thanks too for the V/F.....Cheers Blair

Kaye Menner
Nice capture of this wonderful place, Blair, and love the composition. V,F,+
Blair Stuart replied:
Thank you Kaye, I love Phillip Island. so much natural beauty down there. A dream spot for a photographer, especially during the winter months. Thanks for your feedback and support.

Xueling Zou
Beautiful landscape! I love the composition of your capture! Great job, Blair! Thank you!
Blair Stuart replied:
Thank you Xueling, appreciate your visit and your generous feedback.... cheers Blair