Our Island Guide
Sightseeing
From this magnificent headland, the views stretch forever. This area offers spectacular coastal viewing from the boardwalks and lookout points set amongst natural sea bird gardens.
One and a half kilometres offshore from The Nobbies are Seal Rocks, home to Australia’s largest Australian Fur Seal colony.
Things to do:
Stroll along The Nobbies boardwalk and enjoy spectacular views along Phillip Island’s rugged south coast. See the awesome blowhole, a spectacular sea cave that thunders during big southern swells.
Enjoy the sea bird gardens offering spectacular flowering displays in the spring. Silver Gulls nest here and chicks can be seen during spring and early summer. Little Penguins are often seen here resting between seasonal and daily duties.
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The Nobbies
From this magnificent headland, the views stretch forever. This area offers spectacular coastal viewing from the boardwalks and lookout points set amongst natural sea bird gardens.
One and a half kilometres offshore from The Nobbies are Seal Rocks, home to Australia’s largest Australian Fur Seal colony.
Things to do:
Stroll along The Nobbies boardwalk and enjoy spectacular views along Phillip Island’s rugged south coast. See the awesome blowhole, a spectacular sea cave that thunders during big southern swells.
Enjoy the sea bird gardens offering spectacular flowering displays in the spring. Silver Gulls nest here and chicks can be seen during spring and early summer. Little Penguins are often seen here resting between seasonal and daily duties.
Walk along the sheer cliff tops of Phillip Island's most southerly point and be rewarded with superb panoramas of the island. Cape Woolamai is the highest point on Phillip Island and is also the largest shearwater rookery (mutton birds). Watch the daring surfers in action down on nearby Woolamai Surf Beach and keep an eye out for the burrows of the short-tailed shearwaters, small migratory birds that fly to Alaska each April.
Explore the full Cape Woolamai Circuit, a combination of all three Cape Woolamai walking tracks, or try something a little shorter. All walks start from the information shelter at the carpark and follow the beach to the left for approximately 1-kilometre.
Pinnacles walk (green markers)
This track is approximately 4 kilometres in length with an estimated walking time of 2 hours return.
Old Granite Quarry Walk (blue markers)
This walk is approximately 6 kilometres in length with an estimated walking time of 3 hours return.
Cape Woolamai Beacon Walk (black markers)
This route is approximately 6.6 kilometres in length with an estimated walking time of 3.5 hours return.
Track: Good
Grade: Level 2 – No experience required. The track is hardened gravel or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and some steps. Walks up to 10km.
Start: Cape Woolamai Surf Lifesaving Club car park
Finish: Cape Woolamai Surf Lifesaving Club car park
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Cape Woolamai
Walk along the sheer cliff tops of Phillip Island's most southerly point and be rewarded with superb panoramas of the island. Cape Woolamai is the highest point on Phillip Island and is also the largest shearwater rookery (mutton birds). Watch the daring surfers in action down on nearby Woolamai Surf Beach and keep an eye out for the burrows of the short-tailed shearwaters, small migratory birds that fly to Alaska each April.
Explore the full Cape Woolamai Circuit, a combination of all three Cape Woolamai walking tracks, or try something a little shorter. All walks start from the information shelter at the carpark and follow the beach to the left for approximately 1-kilometre.
Pinnacles walk (green markers)
This track is approximately 4 kilometres in length with an estimated walking time of 2 hours return.
Old Granite Quarry Walk (blue markers)
This walk is approximately 6 kilometres in length with an estimated walking time of 3 hours return.
Cape Woolamai Beacon Walk (black markers)
This route is approximately 6.6 kilometres in length with an estimated walking time of 3.5 hours return.
Track: Good
Grade: Level 2 – No experience required. The track is hardened gravel or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and some steps. Walks up to 10km.
Start: Cape Woolamai Surf Lifesaving Club car park
Finish: Cape Woolamai Surf Lifesaving Club car park
You can walk the paths high up above Bass Strait surf and beautiful secluded beaches below. Follow the route of George Bass' coastal discovery voyage over 200 years ago on this popular walk, stretching from the outskirts of San Remo at Punchbowl Road to the Bass Highway (just opposite the hall at Peppermint Road) in Kilcunda.
The George Bass Coastal Walk now links into the Bass Coast Rail Trail so, if you've got the energy reserves, it's is possible to walk all the way from the Punch Bowl in San Remo to the centre of Wonthaggi.
Distance: 7km
Duration: 2 hours one way
Grade: Level 3 - Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep sections, a rough surface and steps. Walks up to 20km.
Start: Punchbowl carpark, San Remo
Finish: Kilcunda
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George Bass Coastal Walk
George Bass Coastal WalkYou can walk the paths high up above Bass Strait surf and beautiful secluded beaches below. Follow the route of George Bass' coastal discovery voyage over 200 years ago on this popular walk, stretching from the outskirts of San Remo at Punchbowl Road to the Bass Highway (just opposite the hall at Peppermint Road) in Kilcunda.
The George Bass Coastal Walk now links into the Bass Coast Rail Trail so, if you've got the energy reserves, it's is possible to walk all the way from the Punch Bowl in San Remo to the centre of Wonthaggi.
Distance: 7km
Duration: 2 hours one way
Grade: Level 3 - Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep sections, a rough surface and steps. Walks up to 20km.
Start: Punchbowl carpark, San Remo
Finish: Kilcunda
Wildlife
Experience one of Australia’s most popular attractions. Each night at sunset you’ll be amazed by Little Penguins returning ashore after a day’s fishing.
See the world’s smallest penguin in its natural habitat from viewing stands and boardwalks. Enjoy interactive and educational displays in the visitor centre and the spectacular coastal scenery from the Penguin Parade. This experience is sure to be the highlight of your visit. As the sun fades in the sky, Little Penguins waddle up the beach to the safety of their homes in the sand dunes. Witness this magical procession – it is a treat never forgotten.
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Penguin Parade
1019 Ventnor RdExperience one of Australia’s most popular attractions. Each night at sunset you’ll be amazed by Little Penguins returning ashore after a day’s fishing.
See the world’s smallest penguin in its natural habitat from viewing stands and boardwalks. Enjoy interactive and educational displays in the visitor centre and the spectacular coastal scenery from the Penguin Parade. This experience is sure to be the highlight of your visit. As the sun fades in the sky, Little Penguins waddle up the beach to the safety of their homes in the sand dunes. Witness this magical procession – it is a treat never forgotten.
Unlike a zoo, the Koala Reserve is really unique as visitors get the chance to see these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat, living as they would in the wild.
Stroll through this eucalypt woodland and come ‘face-to-face’ with koalas in their natural habitat. The Koala Reserve’s unique tree top boardwalks and close viewing areas allow visitors to see how truly amazing koalas are.
The koala boardwalk provides exceptional koala viewing and features amazing views of a beautiful natural wetland area. Also not to be missed are the centre’s latest additions. Catch a glimpse of this year’s koala joeys, as they take their first adventures out of the mother’s pouch, learning to climb, find food and meet each other. Exceptional photo opportunities abound!
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Koala Conservation Reserve
1810 Phillip Island RdUnlike a zoo, the Koala Reserve is really unique as visitors get the chance to see these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat, living as they would in the wild.
Stroll through this eucalypt woodland and come ‘face-to-face’ with koalas in their natural habitat. The Koala Reserve’s unique tree top boardwalks and close viewing areas allow visitors to see how truly amazing koalas are.
The koala boardwalk provides exceptional koala viewing and features amazing views of a beautiful natural wetland area. Also not to be missed are the centre’s latest additions. Catch a glimpse of this year’s koala joeys, as they take their first adventures out of the mother’s pouch, learning to climb, find food and meet each other. Exceptional photo opportunities abound!
Food scene
If you are in the main street, and in need of a coffee, then I would highly recommend Phillip Island Coffee Co.
They have a great selection of coffee and other cafe items such as cakes, slices and toasted sandwiches.
Its a regular stop for myself after a relaxing walk along Cowes beach
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Phillip Island Coffee Co
29 Thompson AveIf you are in the main street, and in need of a coffee, then I would highly recommend Phillip Island Coffee Co.
They have a great selection of coffee and other cafe items such as cakes, slices and toasted sandwiches.
Its a regular stop for myself after a relaxing walk along Cowes beach
Located just 800 meters from our property and also the closest access point to the beach. This cafe is small in size but big in flavor.
Our boys love their chocolate milkshakes and I will often grab a take away coffee for my walk into Cowes main street.
The Boat Ramp Cafe is also a great place to take a strole in the morning and grab some breakfast.
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The Boatramp Cafe
1 Anderson RoadLocated just 800 meters from our property and also the closest access point to the beach. This cafe is small in size but big in flavor.
Our boys love their chocolate milkshakes and I will often grab a take away coffee for my walk into Cowes main street.
The Boat Ramp Cafe is also a great place to take a strole in the morning and grab some breakfast.
Neighbourhoods
Cowes is the largest town on Phillip Island, and the epicenter of the Island during the holiday periods.
To visit Cowes main street by walking from our property. Walk east along Settlement rd and then take a left at Anderson road. Follow this all the way to the Anderson road boat ramp, 800 meters all up. The boat ramp has a great little cafe at the end that has coffee, soft drinks and hot and cold food. Once you hit the sand turn left and follow the beach all the way into the main street.
The commercial centre of Cowes extends along Thompson Avenue, which is lined with golden cypress trees and recognised by the National Trust of Australia, then down to the waterfront boulevard of The Esplanade. It caters well for the busy holiday crowds with a selection of restaurants, cafes, gift shops, hotels and supermarkets.
Across the road from the commercial centre is the attractive Cowes foreshore which stretches between Mussel Rocks and Erehwon Point. The foreshore consists of wide expanses of lawn shaded by a mixture of native and cypress trees, complete with BBQ areas, shelters and pathways. The sloping foreshore extends down to the clean golden sands of the beach, with the inviting waters popular with swimmers. On the beach, opposite the Isle of Wight Hotel , is the Cowes Jetty. An outdoor cafe is located at its entrance, while the T-shaped jetty structure is suitable for fishing and is the departure point for several ferries and tourist boat cruises.
The coast east of Erehwon Point consists of quiet beaches fronting a bushy foreshore and residential areas, extending all the way to the secluded community of Silverleaves. Visitors can either enjoy a long walk on this stretch of beach or use the Lovers Walk foreshore track and unsealed Stradbroke Avenue to enjoy beach views from this shady alternative route through areas of tea trees, banksias, jacarandas and pines.
Cowes has a number of recreational facilities including a golf course on Coghlan Road and sporting facilities at both Dunsmore Park and Blue Gum Reserve, located on Dunsmore Road.
Cowes makes an ideal base to explore Phillip Island's many attractions. It is 12 kilometres from the famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade at Summerlands, 14 kilometres from the scenic Nobbies rock formations and visitor centre, 6 kilometres from the Phillip island Grand Prix Circuit, 7 kilometres from the Koala Conservation Centre and 9 kilometres from the peaceful fishing village of Rhyll.
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Cowes
Cowes is the largest town on Phillip Island, and the epicenter of the Island during the holiday periods.
To visit Cowes main street by walking from our property. Walk east along Settlement rd and then take a left at Anderson road. Follow this all the way to the Anderson road boat ramp, 800 meters all up. The boat ramp has a great little cafe at the end that has coffee, soft drinks and hot and cold food. Once you hit the sand turn left and follow the beach all the way into the main street.
The commercial centre of Cowes extends along Thompson Avenue, which is lined with golden cypress trees and recognised by the National Trust of Australia, then down to the waterfront boulevard of The Esplanade. It caters well for the busy holiday crowds with a selection of restaurants, cafes, gift shops, hotels and supermarkets.
Across the road from the commercial centre is the attractive Cowes foreshore which stretches between Mussel Rocks and Erehwon Point. The foreshore consists of wide expanses of lawn shaded by a mixture of native and cypress trees, complete with BBQ areas, shelters and pathways. The sloping foreshore extends down to the clean golden sands of the beach, with the inviting waters popular with swimmers. On the beach, opposite the Isle of Wight Hotel , is the Cowes Jetty. An outdoor cafe is located at its entrance, while the T-shaped jetty structure is suitable for fishing and is the departure point for several ferries and tourist boat cruises.
The coast east of Erehwon Point consists of quiet beaches fronting a bushy foreshore and residential areas, extending all the way to the secluded community of Silverleaves. Visitors can either enjoy a long walk on this stretch of beach or use the Lovers Walk foreshore track and unsealed Stradbroke Avenue to enjoy beach views from this shady alternative route through areas of tea trees, banksias, jacarandas and pines.
Cowes has a number of recreational facilities including a golf course on Coghlan Road and sporting facilities at both Dunsmore Park and Blue Gum Reserve, located on Dunsmore Road.
Cowes makes an ideal base to explore Phillip Island's many attractions. It is 12 kilometres from the famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade at Summerlands, 14 kilometres from the scenic Nobbies rock formations and visitor centre, 6 kilometres from the Phillip island Grand Prix Circuit, 7 kilometres from the Koala Conservation Centre and 9 kilometres from the peaceful fishing village of Rhyll.
Rhyll is a small fishing town located in the north-east corner of the island. It is named after Rhyl, a holiday resort in Whales, United Kingdom.
Take a stroll through the mangroves of Rhyll Inlet and Conservation Hill, renowned for the number and diversity of local birdlife. See royal spoonbills, swans and straw-necked ibises, as well as the million-strong colony of migrating shearwaters (mutton birds) inbound from Alaska
There is an all-tide boat ramp that is equipped with barbecues, two playgrounds, tennis courts and public toilets.
Rhyll contains a general store, and a full range of dining is available, from a local tavern and restaurant, to breakfast dining and restaurants with take-away menus, including a Fish and chip shop.
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Rhyll
Rhyll is a small fishing town located in the north-east corner of the island. It is named after Rhyl, a holiday resort in Whales, United Kingdom.
Take a stroll through the mangroves of Rhyll Inlet and Conservation Hill, renowned for the number and diversity of local birdlife. See royal spoonbills, swans and straw-necked ibises, as well as the million-strong colony of migrating shearwaters (mutton birds) inbound from Alaska
There is an all-tide boat ramp that is equipped with barbecues, two playgrounds, tennis courts and public toilets.
Rhyll contains a general store, and a full range of dining is available, from a local tavern and restaurant, to breakfast dining and restaurants with take-away menus, including a Fish and chip shop.
San Remo
The entrance way to Phillip Island