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Phillip Island ~ Cowes



We arrived at Phillip Island and checked into this Cliff Top hotel for a night's stay. 




Entrance to the hotel.


This was my room, clean, spick and span with wooden floor panelling...... lovely, isn't it?


I was amazed by the murals on the walls of the bathroom ...... very artistic.


This was the other  room.  My children were very pleased with their room and they were the first to start clicking.


Snapped this from the balcony of my room.


We headed off to Cowes, a small town near the hotel to have an early dinner. 
 Mixed seafood with chips.


Salt and pepper squid.



Good old-fashioned Fish and Chips.

After filling our tummies, we proceeded to the  Penguin Parade  to watch the little penguins return to their sand dune burrows....... unfortunately we were not allowed to take any pictures or videos.
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  1. SharonJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I love to take photos of hotel rooms too when I check in. Especially before I make a huge mess of it lol. This hotel looks lovely and what a nice view you had!

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  2. lenaJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    very nice hotel..how much/night are they charging? imaging myself lying and relaxing there..oh, that would be so nice but i think i'll miss home cooked food.

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  3. ann lowJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Cheah, looks like you have an enjoyable holiday :)

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  4. MaryMohJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Beautiful place and food again. Looks like you are enjoying some deep fried food....mmmm

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  5. PeteJanuary 8, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    Wow, what a great place. Clean, peaceful and nice!

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  6. My Little SpaceJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Ya, my friend also told me that they were not allowed to take pictures because the flash light may scared the penguins away. :o) But great to enjoy the great view peacefully. Have fun!
    Cheers, Kristy

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  7. Elin ChiaJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Cheah...awww the food looks great and the bedroom...fit for honeymooners :p mmmm you make me want to go there :))

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  8. Sokehah cheahJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Sharon
    The rooms were lovely but alas the time we spent there were not long enough. Check in was around 2pm and check out by 10 am the next day.

    lena
    Not sure of the rates. My girl said it was about A$200+. Yes, very relaxing and nice views too.

    Ann
    Oh yes I sure did.

    MaryMoh
    Deep fried food, the children's choice.

    Pete
    Yes, clean, fresh air.

    Kristy
    It's fun watching them. You have a great weekend too.

    Elin
    How about a second honeymoown with your wild boar??

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  9. ICook4FunJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    That was a great view from your hotel room. I've been to watch the Penguin Parade and really enjoyed it but that was so many years ago. Now living here it is so difficult to go anywhere especially our neibouring countries.

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