The Phillip Island region of Victoria provides an abundance of attractions
and experiences that be enjoyed by staying any of the
4 Bed & Breakfast
and Farmstay
accommodation options we provide.
Phillip Island is in Western Port Bay on the South Gippsland coast and reached by a permanent causeway from the town of San Remo. It is the classic family beach destination where there is a wealth of things to see and do for children and adults, alike. The names of its main towns, Cowes, Ventnor and Rhyll are familiar to people who know the Isle of Wight in Britain. This is possibly because Phillip Island beaches have the same coloured sands.
Phillip Island’s nightly Penguin Parade where fairy penguins return to their beach burrows and the annual Australian Motor Cycle Grand Prix are just two of the Island's main attractions. The Australian Dairy Centre has, arguably, the best milk shakes in Australia.
Phillip Island is an easy two hour drive from Melbourne on very good roads.
Things to see and do on Phillip Island
The Penguin Parade
The Nobbies and Seal Rocks
Phillip Island Helicopters
Koala Conservation Centre
Cowes Golf Club
Wildlife Coast Cruises
Vietnam Veterans Museum
T-Cat Fishing and Dive Charters
Pelican Feeding at San Remo
Churchill Island Farm – Clydesdales – Highland Cattle
Surfing at Cape Woolamai
Your host will be able to tell you more about what to see and do, where to shop and eat in the area.
Phillip Island is a great destination for a family getaway. Under two hours drive from Melbourne, it offers diverse accommodation to choose from, wildlife experiences, and plenty of opportunities to get into the water.
San Remo is the last town before leaving the mainland and the gateway to Phillip Island. Drop into the famous local fishing co-op to pick up a fresh lobster and watch the local pelicans descend on the San Remo wharf for their 11.30am daily feed.
The first town on the island is the small fishing village of Newhaven – a popular place for fishing from the pier, surfinf one of the best surf beaches in Victoria, walking along the beautiful Cape Woolamai or exploring nearby historic Churchill Island.
On the south-east tip of the island is the quiet village of Rhyll. Wander through the nearby Koala Conservation Centre and Woodland to see koalas at close range or view birds as you walk through the famous wetlands at Rhyll Inlet.
Cowes, the main commercial centre on Phillip Island, has a wealth of charming cafes and upmarket restaurants for visitors to enjoy. Take a wildlife cruise to the large fur seal colony on Seal Rocks or enjoy watching hundreds of Little Penguins returning to their burrows at the nightly Penguin Parade at nearby Summerland Beach.
