Set just off Australia's southern coast, Phillip Island is a coastal paradise, famous among all types of travellers, particularly for a day trip from Melbourne. Home to flourishing landscapes, many of the island's drawcards revolve around its' natural assets. They include the Penguin Parade, where hundreds of penguins make their way back to their burrows on the beach at sunset time, whale watching during migration season, and surfing the many remarkable breaks. Adrenalin junkies can head to the island's well-known motor circuit and go-kart track by day for some high-speed chasing, while those seeking something more relaxing can pop in at the Cuckoo Clock Farm. Birding enthusiasts are drawn to the island each year as it is known for hosting more than a million mutton birds during their migration from Alaska.