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Island Hopper, Issue #050,, Submarines and Strawberries February 01, 2021 |
February 2021: Issue #051 Hello, Welcome to Island Hopper! I hope you will discover lots about Phillip Island and the surrounding area.
Twilight Bay CruiseHow many people know there is a submarine moored in Westernport Bay? I have been aware of this fact for some time but only recently did we take the Wildlife Coast Twilight Bay Cruise to see this amazing sight for ourselves!After leaving Cowes Jetty, we cruised to Sandy Point, the end of the HMAS Cerberus Naval Base, and then on towards Hastings, where the HMAS Otama is anchored in the bay. Often, seals and dolphins can be spotted chasing the Kasey Lee. This cruise is a delightful way to spend a summer evening - sit back with a glass of wine, watch the setting sun and enjoy the ride.
To read about our cruise, go to www.phillip-island-balcony.com/Twilight-Bay-Cruise.html
Sunset Over Westernport BayFood and WineWild Food Farm is located on the site of the now closed Rhyll Trout and Bush Tucker Farm.However, it still maintains some links through its menu, providing food with a native influence. Drop in for just a coffee and cake or stay for lunch. There is ample seating inside, along the cool verandah, as well as in the garden. Around the farm, there are picnic spots with seats/tables and umbrellas - with plenty of space for children to run around and blow off steam. For our lunch we chose hamburgers – for coeliacs there is a gluten free roll. I went for the All Day Brekkie Burger – free range egg, smoked bacon, tasty cheese, warragal greens and bush tomato chutney – although there are several delicious options to choose from. I really enjoyed it, especially as I don’t get many chances to eat a burger.
Wild Food Farm BurgerThe menu includes pies, sausage rolls, fish and chips, prawn spaghetti and salads. I particularly liked the sound of the House Baked Lemon Myrtle Damper – how Australian! For coeliacs, there are a few gluten free options. Kids can choose from a menu of burgers or fish and chips. After lunch we went for a walk around the farm, strolling among the lakes, which attract many water birds. There are shady walks under a canopy of native trees, plus a rainforest walk. When you return, browse the shop for yummy gourmet native food products – I couldn’t go past the Davidson plum and blueberry jam! There are also books on native foods and gift items. Phillip Island StrawberriesA new addition to Phillip Island this summer is Phillip Island Strawberries.Situated on Ventnor Beach Road near Wimbledon Heights, the farm showcases an innovative way to grow strawberries. When you enter the growing area, the effect is quite magical, with rows of strawberry towers, dripping with luscious red fruit. At the moment, the enterprise isn’t big enough for pick-your-own – I’m sure children would delight in picking in this strawberry fairly-land when this is possible! However, there are punnets of freshly picked strawberries to purchase. It’s not all about strawberries though, with other produce grown here on the farm – beans, zucchinis and tomatoes are just some. The crunch of the fresh beans is amazing! I would suggest arriving early before the strawberries are sold out. Check Phillip Island Strawberries website and Facebook page for opening times, plus the latest on what’s available at the farm gate. And if you fancy growing strawberries yourself, talk to Roger about this remarkable new “tower” system.
At Phillip Island StrawberriesWhat's On In FebruaryFebruary 6 – Churchill Island Farmers MarketFebruary 6 – Newhaven Market February 13 – Island Craft Market February 19/21 – Australian All Wheels Race Fest February 20 – Island Foreshore Market February 27 – Market on Chapel February 27 – Victorian Open Series (Surfing)
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See you next month!
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