Talk:Phillip Island

Tried to correct the use of Petrolheads in regards people who attend Phillip Island Circuit. This has being re-instated by other edits/users.

To explain my view (which is consistent with my position as a Phillip Island tourist advisor), the Circuit in fact attracts large family crowds at motorsport events and wishes to continue to do so.

Petrolhead behaviour is actively discouraged by the local Bass Coast Shire and police. To this end we (the Island and Shire) even formed the Bass Coast Special Events Advisory Committee of community members, police, patrons to the events and Circuit and race organisers. Refer Bass Coast Shire website (http://www.basscoast.vic.gov.au).

Road deaths, injuries, and hoon behaviour has seen the events previously placed in jeopardy and risks the Island losing this vital boost to our tourism industry and local economy.

The Circuit itself has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to provide family and visitor activities all year round. Bicycle riding around the track, a large Interps centre and museum, a gift shop, licensed family cafe, childrens playground, games rooms, and a very large area of developed walk-through water gardens and Australian wildlife park. All of this is what is on offer, during events and after. Refer also the Phillip Island Circuit website (http://www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au)

I believe "petrolheads" though meant non-offensively, is a colleqialism and inaccurate in this case. Perhaps to say it attracts large numbers of motorsport fans? If the term petrolheard is to remain included, could it be better to explain it in parenthesis that this is simply a slang term used for certain elements of the fan base that attendsmajor events. Thanks everyone!

Thanks for the contributions and the explanation, I think the current compromise with the parenthesis is good. That said, Wikivoyage's purpose is not to promote tourism, but to tell people the real deal, and if "hoon behaviour" is a danger at the event then this should be noted under Stay safe, not swept under the carpet. (WT-en) Jpatokal 07:00, 28 May 2006 (EDT)

Pagebanner

I am proposing to change the pagebanner to this one. Anyone disagrees? SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 12:46, 15 July 2021 (UTC)

Current banner

New banner

The proposed new banner is less sharp. They're also radically different in subject. Talk to us about that. Ikan Kekek (talk) 12:54, 15 July 2021 (UTC)

Well, Phillip Island is known for a number of things, but most notably the Penguin parade. The motor racing is popular, but not as much as the penguin parade. SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 13:03, 15 July 2021 (UTC)

I wish there could be a sharper picture of the penguins, though. Ikan Kekek (talk) 06:44, 16 July 2021 (UTC)

That would then be illegal to take, since all flash photography is banned. SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 06:48, 16 July 2021 (UTC)

Flash has nothing to do with focus. Ikan Kekek (talk) 08:01, 16 July 2021 (UTC)

I like the new banner. It could be sharper, but I think this could be caused by the penguins moving during a long exposure. The sand looks much sharper than the penguins. I know it is difficult to take photos of penguins, as I have tried and failed. AlasdairW (talk) 20:15, 22 July 2021 (UTC)

I like both banners and will trust SHB2000’s local expertise to support the alternate banner. --Comment by Selfie City (talk | contributions) 14:34, 2 August 2021 (UTC)

I support the new banner on the basis of local knowledge, plus penguins. How can anyone vote against penguins? Ground Zero (talk) 02:38, 9 August 2021 (UTC)

waddle waddle. Done (p.s. I'm not really a local to Phillip Island or Victoria as a whole. Sort of saying that someone from Jacksonville is familiar with Houston ;) But I've been here numerous times to know). --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 02:47, 9 August 2021 (UTC)

Conservation on Phillip Island

If you have 50 spare minutes, you might enjoy watching this video about the animals and conservation efforts on and in the waters off of Phillip Island: "Strange Creatures of Phillip Island". Should we cover the nature reserves more in the article? Ikan Kekek (talk) 02:23, 7 August 2023 (UTC)

I haven't watched the video, but thanks for the link, Ikan Kekek. From my two visits to the island (once more recently in 2019), the wildlife that I saw on the island is simply stunning! I do think there should be a greater emphasis on nature reserves and reshape this island along the lines of Kangaroo Island (similar but much larger island in neighbouring South Australia, also known for being a wildlife haven) instead of the more non-unique attractions like wineries or chocolate factories, per se. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta) 11:18, 7 August 2023 (UTC)