The small isle of Phillip Island, the capital of which is Cowes, is off the South coast of Australia and is known primarily for the main attraction, the fairy penguins. They are the smallest of the 18 species of penguin and the only ones that breed off the Australian coast. Visitors can watch from platforms as the penguins return to their nests each evening. The koala sanctuary, a veterinary and breeding centre for koalas, is also well worth a visit. Here, visitors can observe these cute marsupials in their natural habitat. There is also a wildlife park with kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, dingos, tasmanian devils, emus, cockatoos and wombats.
