Pyramid Rock, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia.
Located on the south coast of Phillip Island, east of The Nobbies, Pyramid Rock is one of the most fascinating natural attractions. The rock’s magnificent distinct silhouette stands out against the azure waters of Bass Strait.
Between Storm Bay and Cunningham Bay, the triangular outline of Pyramid Rock can even be spotted from various beaches in Australia’s southern coast.
A closer look at the rock also gives a glimpse into the region’s geographical past: the rocks at the base of the ‘pyramid’ are remarkably different from those at its top. On the base, you’ll find pink rocks (due to the presence of granite), while on top it’s made of constitute basalt.
Phillip Island, also known as Corriong or Millowl in the Boonwurrung language, is an Australian island about 140 km south-southeast of Melbourne, Victoria. The island is named after Governor Arthur Phillip, the first Governor of New South Wales, by explorer and seaman George Bass, who sailed in an open whale boat, arriving from Sydney on 5 January 1798.
Phillip Island forms a natural breakwater for the shallow waters of the Western Port. It is 26 km long and 9 km wide, with an area of about 100 km2. It has 97 km of coastline and is part of the Bass Coast Shire.
Pyramid Rock, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia.
Located on the south coast of Phillip Island, east of The Nobbies, Pyramid Rock is one of the most fascinating natural attractions. The rock’s magnificent distinct silhouette stands out against the azure waters of Bass Strait.
Between Storm Bay and Cunningham Bay, the triangular outline of Pyramid Rock can even be spotted from various beaches in Australia’s southern coast.
A closer look at the rock also gives a glimpse into the region’s geographical past: the rocks at the base of the ‘pyramid’ are remarkably different from those at its top. On the base, you’ll find pink rocks (due to the presence of granite), while on top it’s made of constitute basalt.
Phillip Island, also known as Corriong or Millowl in the Boonwurrung language, is an Australian island about 140 km south-southeast of Melbourne, Victoria. The island is named after Governor Arthur Phillip, the first Governor of New South Wales, by explorer and seaman George Bass, who sailed in an open whale boat, arriving from Sydney on 5 January 1798.
Phillip Island forms a natural breakwater for the shallow waters of the Western Port. It is 26 km long and 9 km wide, with an area of about 100 km2. It has 97 km of coastline and is part of the Bass Coast Shire.