The Superbikes World Championship comes to Phillip Island on February 25th to February 27th 2011

This February, exciting stuff is happening at Phillip Island. Riders from all over the world will compete in the Superbikes World Championship from the 25th to the 27th of February 2011, and the spectacle promises to be grand.

The Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit offers up-close viewing from all aspects of the Circuit. There will also be 6 Superscreens located around the track to make sure you don't miss any of the action.

In addition to the race, an assortment of activities will be available to make your experience unforgettable.We picked three that we thought our readers would enjoy.

Australian Motorcycle News Expo
Expo where you can see the latest in motorcycles and accessories.

Joy Flight
Enjoy the race from the skies with a Scenic Helicopter Flight. Even after the race, you can take a helicopter ride and enjoy the beautiful sights of Phillip Island.

Phillip Island Helicopters

Afterburner Ride Day
You will have a chance to ride the Phillip Island Circuit on the day after the race. All you have to do is contact the circuit and make sure you have a valid ticket to gain access to Afterburner Ride Day. More details here.

Still have nowhere to stay? 

Contact LooknBook Holiday Accommodation by going to www.looknbook.com.au and secure your accommodation for the Superbikes World Championship.

Head to the Docklands for the Melbourne International Boat and Lifestyle Festival

Waterfront City is the place to be on from Feb 4th to Feb 6th 2011. This is an occasion to discover

Maybe this year you could climb on board a yatch, go kayaking or simply enjoy the exhibition with your family and friends. You can also simply walk along the promenade, discover the boats on display and end the day with a relaxing time at one of the many restaurants in the Docklands.

For more information and for tickets go to www.biavic.com.au/miblf

Happy Holidays!!!

Christmas is getting closer! I don't know about you but I'm getting excited.

Here at LooknBook, we have been working at a feverish pace, gathering information about all the things you can do during your holidays in Docklands and Phillip Island.










What's on in Melbourne Docklands?

Christmas Shopping at Harbour Town
Haven't done your Christmas shopping yet? Have no fear! At Harbour Town shopping centre you will find a present for everyone.

Harbour Town Christmas on Ice
Santa can skate and he's doing it at Medibank Icehouse from the 2nd to the 24th of December. There are a number of FREE activities for the kids as well as the ice skating show.

Magical Christmas Wonderland at Wonderland Fun Park, Harbour Town
See the Christmas elves and visit Santa's stable. The ticket price includes a family photo and a gift for each child, until the 24th of December.

Christmas in Melbourne Docklands

Christmas Twilight Market
The Docklands Sunday Market is holding the Christmas Twilight Market on December 14th. Let the kids create their own Christmas card bt taking part in the free art competition. Art supplies provided FREE of charge.

Carols at Docklands
Christmas Carols in Docklands start at 6pm at the Waterfront City Piazza on December 24th. The event is FREE and also includes a Kids Canival with Face Painting, Jumping Castle and Fairy Floss, Skate Comp, Games, Giveaways, Santa, etc.

Santa Scubadiving at Melbourne Aquarium
Not too far from the Docklands, Santa will also be diving with the sharks and sting rays at the Melbourne Aquarium!!

New Year's Eve Celebration
Celebrate New Year's Eve on the Waterfront City Piazza. Enjoy a great dinner, some bubbly and watch the fireworks at midnight. Event starts at 6pm, see website for details.

New Year's Eve Fireworks in Docklands, Melbourne

What's on in Phillip Island?

Carols By the Bay

Sing your favourite Chritmas carols with the family at The Amphitheatre on the Esplanade on December 21st 2010. There will be children's activities, followed by carols and the evening will end with the Cowes Community Fireworks display.

Phillip Island Wildlife and Penguins

Now is the perfect time to take the family out to see the wildlife and penguins at Phillip Island.

There are a number of places you can go to. More information available at the Phillip Island Nature Parks.
 

Holiday Fishing Clinic

On the 28th of December at Inverloch, learn fishin with the Learn to Fish Clinic, run by the Anderson Inlet Angling Club Inverloch. Fishing equipment supplied.

Woolamai Nippers Summer Program

The Woolamai Nippers Summer Program will be running from 29th December 2010 - 7th of January 2011. This is a fun, safe program that teaches the kids the basics of Surf Life Saving and Water Safety Awareness. Ages are primary school aged children, 5-12 years.

Pyramid Rock Festival

Pyramid Rock Festival returns to Phillip Island for the 7th year in a row to bring in the New Year from 29th December 2010 until 1st January 2011. The festival is located in between picturesque Cape Woolamai and Phillip Island's famous landmark and the festivals' namesake Pyramid Rock.

Pyramid Rock Festival

Win a dinner for two at Melbourne Docklands

Another competition for our readers this month, this time in collaboration with Destination Docklands.

New Quay, Melbourne Docklands

Destination Docklands and Docklands Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to bring Docklands businesses, workers and residents an exciting new loyalty program in early 2011.

Yet to be given a name, the loyalty program will be exclusive to all those that work and live in the Docklands – more than 25,000 people! Free for cardholders, they will get special access to a web page listing offers from participating businesses. These offers will change monthly, rotate randomly and the best offers will be emailed out to members every month.

Readers are invited to submit their ideas for naming the new loyalty program to michelle.kemp@destinationdocklands.com.au by Thursday, December 23, 2010.

The reader who submits the chosen name will win a fantastic dinner for two at Platform 28!

Winner of the Ford Escape Competition Announced

A lucky winner has finally been announced for the Ford Escape competition. The prize was an opportunity to drive a Ford Escape for a week as well as 1 week of free accommodation in Phillip Island (compliments from yours truly)!

Melbourne Docklands hosts the annual car display by Car Club Victoria

Monaro Car Show in Melbourne

Also at the end of November is an opportunity to attend the annual car display of the Monaro Club Victoria. See those beautiful Monaros at the Waterfront City Piazza on November 28th from 9am to 3pm.

Drive a brand new Ford Escape for 1 week and win 1 week of FREE accommodation in Phillip Island

LooknBook is still offering a week of FREE accommodation in Phillip Island as part of a competition with Westpoint Ford. All you have to do is go to the Westpoint Ford website and tell us why you want to win a holiday and drive a brand new Ford Escape for 1 week! Be quick as the competition ends at the end of November.

Escape to Phillip Island courtesy of LooknBook and Westpoint Ford

Our competition is still going strong. Until the end of November, you have a chance to win a week in Phillip Island in a Ford Escape from Westpoint Ford, as well as FREE accommodation for a week from LooknBook.

Time to plan that escape!