Phillip Island (Norfolk Island)

Phillip Island is a small, uninhabited island in the Norfolk Island group in the South Pacific and is managed as a nature reserve. It is part of the external territory associated with Norfolk Island and is noted for its wildlife values rather than habitation or development.

The island is visited for its seabird colonies and remnant native vegetation; observers come to view breeding seabirds and coastal wildlife from boats or approved landing sites. There are no permanent facilities for visitors and no services on the island.

Phillip Island has been managed for conservation since European settlement of the Norfolk Island group; it was never developed as a permanent settlement and has remained largely free of infrastructure. Management focuses on protecting seabird nesting areas and recovering native plants.

Geographically it lies within the Norfolk Island group in the South Pacific, a short distance from the main Norfolk Island landmass and surrounded by the Tasman Sea. The island is accessible only by private boat or authorised visits from Norfolk Island.

• Access: Access is restricted and typically requires permission from Norfolk Island authorities because the island is a protected nature reserve.