Phillip Island Getaway: San Remo, Cowes & Cranbourne Botanic Gardens

Phillip Island Getaway with Dad

• 🌊 The family embarked on an overnight getaway to Phillip Island with their dad, starting with a scenic drive.
• 📍 Their first stop was San Remo, where they planned to watch the daily pelican feeding.

San Remo & Cowes Exploration

• 🐟 They witnessed the pelican feeding at San Remo jetty, noting the large crowd and recommending an alternative viewing spot.
• 🏨 After a quick bakery stop due to long queues at the fish and chip shop, they checked into the Seahorse Motel in Cowes, Phillip Island, providing a room tour of their family unit.
• 🏖️ They explored the Cowes Esplanade, visiting souvenir shops, enjoying ice cream, and watching Dad brave the cold sea.

Unique Local Discoveries

• 🥄 A highlight was finding Spoonsville, a quirky local art installation where they added their own decorated wooden spoon.
• 🌴 The motel offered a heated pool, barbecue area, and playground, providing a relaxing environment for the family.

Reflections on Life in Australia

• 🇦🇺 The family reflected on their gratitude for their life in Australia, appreciating the palm trees, wildlife like cockatoos, and clean beaches.
• 👨‍🦳 They acknowledged their 70-year-old dad's adventurous spirit, despite his body showing signs of age from extensive travel.

Cranbourne Botanic Gardens & Departure

• 🌿 The next day included a brief visit to Churchill Island before heading to the Cranbourne Botanic Gardens.
• 🦘 At the gardens, they spotted their dad's first wild kangaroo and enjoyed coffee and cake before concluding their trip with a barbecue.