Nick’s guidebook
Recreation and Surfing
Everyone needs to see the fabulously cute fairy penguins come in at sunset once in their life!
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Iipaki zezendalo zePhillip Island
156 Thompson AvenueEveryone needs to see the fabulously cute fairy penguins come in at sunset once in their life!
Grumpys Crazy Golf
152 Thompson AveKids love this!
Great for a wet day.
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Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling & Entertainment Centre
91-97 Settlement RdGreat for a wet day.
Highly skilled instructors and lovely people at the shop. You're all but guaranteed to stand up on a surf board during your first lesson!
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Island Surfboards & Surf School
225 Smiths Beach RdHighly skilled instructors and lovely people at the shop. You're all but guaranteed to stand up on a surf board during your first lesson!
A Maze N Things Theme Park
1805 Phillip Island RdLots of entertainment here!
Phillip Island Golf Club has long been regarded as one of the finest layouts in regional Victoria. Located walking distance from central Cowes and only metres from the beach, the course carves its way through magnificent landscape.
Cowes Golf Club
Phillip Island Golf Club has long been regarded as one of the finest layouts in regional Victoria. Located walking distance from central Cowes and only metres from the beach, the course carves its way through magnificent landscape.
Great Walks
Lots of fantastic walks! Our favourites:
- Cape Woolamai
- Smiths Beach to Rhyll (Via Oswin Roberts)
- George Bass Coastal walk
- Churchill Island
- The local beach and YCW beach next door are good at low tide
- Lots more recommendations:
https://www.visitphillipisland.com/listing/walking-trails/
Spectacular views of Phillip Island and the surrounding coastline. Cape Woolamai is the highest point on Phillip Island and is also the largest shearwater rookery. Between October and April this area is home to thousands of shearwaters. All walks start from the information shelter at the carpark, then follow the beach to the left for approximately 1 kilometer.
Pinnacles walk (green markers) This walk is approximately 4 kilometres in length and the estimated walking time is 2 hours return.
Old Granite Quarry Walk (blue markers) This walk is approximately 6 kilometres in length and the estimated walking time is 3 hours return.
Cape Woolamai Beacon Walk (black markers) This walk is approximately 6.6 kilometres in length and the estimated walking time is 3½ hours return.
Cape Woolamai Circuit This walk is a combination of all three Cape Woolamai walking tracks. The length of this walk is approximately 8 kilometres and estimated walking time is approximately 4 hours.
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Cape Woolamai State Faunal Reserve
Spectacular views of Phillip Island and the surrounding coastline. Cape Woolamai is the highest point on Phillip Island and is also the largest shearwater rookery. Between October and April this area is home to thousands of shearwaters. All walks start from the information shelter at the carpark, then follow the beach to the left for approximately 1 kilometer.
Pinnacles walk (green markers) This walk is approximately 4 kilometres in length and the estimated walking time is 2 hours return.
Old Granite Quarry Walk (blue markers) This walk is approximately 6 kilometres in length and the estimated walking time is 3 hours return.
Cape Woolamai Beacon Walk (black markers) This walk is approximately 6.6 kilometres in length and the estimated walking time is 3½ hours return.
Cape Woolamai Circuit This walk is a combination of all three Cape Woolamai walking tracks. The length of this walk is approximately 8 kilometres and estimated walking time is approximately 4 hours.
Beach to Bay!
This walk takes you from Smiths Beach via the Koala Conservation Centre to Rhyll. This walk combines the Oswin Roberts Reserve walking tracks and the Conservation Hill and Rhyll Inlet tracks. The approximate length of this walk is 9 kilometres one way. By using other carparks, this walk can be shortened. This walking track is also suitable for bicycles.
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Oswin roberts reserve
Harbison RoadBeach to Bay!
This walk takes you from Smiths Beach via the Koala Conservation Centre to Rhyll. This walk combines the Oswin Roberts Reserve walking tracks and the Conservation Hill and Rhyll Inlet tracks. The approximate length of this walk is 9 kilometres one way. By using other carparks, this walk can be shortened. This walking track is also suitable for bicycles.
The popular George Bass Coastal Walk is a cliff-top trail that stretches from the outskirts of San Remo at Punchbowl Road, to the Bass Highway (just opposite the hall at Peppermint Road) in Kilcunda.
The walk is around seven kilometres long and takes an average of two hours to walk one way. The walk offers spectacular views of the coastline and follows the route of the explorer George Bass' epic voyage of discovery along the southern edge of the Anderson Peninsula, over 200 years ago.
An average level of fitness is required for the walk, as it includes using stiles over farm fences.
The George Bass Coastal Walk now links into the Bass Coast Rail Trail so it is possible to walk from the Punch Bowl in San Remo all the way to the centre of Wonthaggi.
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George Bass Coastal Walk
George Bass Coastal WalkThe popular George Bass Coastal Walk is a cliff-top trail that stretches from the outskirts of San Remo at Punchbowl Road, to the Bass Highway (just opposite the hall at Peppermint Road) in Kilcunda.
The walk is around seven kilometres long and takes an average of two hours to walk one way. The walk offers spectacular views of the coastline and follows the route of the explorer George Bass' epic voyage of discovery along the southern edge of the Anderson Peninsula, over 200 years ago.
An average level of fitness is required for the walk, as it includes using stiles over farm fences.
The George Bass Coastal Walk now links into the Bass Coast Rail Trail so it is possible to walk from the Punch Bowl in San Remo all the way to the centre of Wonthaggi.
Churchill Island is a small island with historic buildings, lovely gardens and walking tracks. There is a 5km walking track around the island which will take approximately 2 hours. There is also a shorter walk, the North Point Loop, which is 2 kilometres and will take approximately 1 hour. The walking tracks on Churchill Island are suitable for bicycles. There is no charge to access the walking tracks or the café but please note there is an admission charge to view the historic homesteads and gardens on the island.
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Churchill Island
Churchill Island is a small island with historic buildings, lovely gardens and walking tracks. There is a 5km walking track around the island which will take approximately 2 hours. There is also a shorter walk, the North Point Loop, which is 2 kilometres and will take approximately 1 hour. The walking tracks on Churchill Island are suitable for bicycles. There is no charge to access the walking tracks or the café but please note there is an admission charge to view the historic homesteads and gardens on the island.
Eateries and Wineries
A great place for a pizza or an evening meal, watching the sun go down.
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Saltwater Phillip Island
2 Beach CresA great place for a pizza or an evening meal, watching the sun go down.
Rusty Water Brewery Restaurant & Bar
1821 Phillip Island RdWesternport Hotel
161 Marine ParadeThe Foreshore Bar & Restaurant
11A Beach Rd
Purple Hen Winery
96 Mcfees RdPhillip Island Winery
414 Berrys Beach RdNice place to eat and often have live acoustic music.
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Cheeky Goose Cafe
72 Chapel StNice place to eat and often have live acoustic music.
Thai on the island
38 Thompson AveGood value!
Anerie
12 Thompson AvenueFairly 'upmarket'
Bani's Restaurant & Bar
10 Thompson AveTerrific food and great service
BANG BANG BAR & RESTAURNT
18 Phillip Island RdAsian inspired food and great service!
Hotel
13 The EsplanadeBeaut place for a beer on a hot day. Food not bad either.
Nat's Rustic Beach Feed
Nice fish and chips. Very popular!
Stargazing
Best viewing spots:
Woolamai Beach Lookouts
Any south beaches - e.g. Smiths, YCW
Cadillac Canyon, San Remo
Pyramid Rock
Rhyll Wetlands
More info - just type into your browser - Stargazing Phillip Island
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Phillip Island
Best viewing spots:
Woolamai Beach Lookouts
Any south beaches - e.g. Smiths, YCW
Cadillac Canyon, San Remo
Pyramid Rock
Rhyll Wetlands
More info - just type into your browser - Stargazing Phillip Island