People picnicking on Foreshore in Cowes

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An island at the edge of Melbourne’s outer-reaches and Gippsland’s dreamy Bass Coast, where impossibly cute little penguins waddle ashore from magical ocean beaches.

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Destinations

Penguin Parade Viewing Platform

Penguin Parade

Fall in love with Phillip Island’s furry mascot, the little penguin, as they waddle from the ocean to their burrows every night.
Cowes family walking alongside the beach

Cowes

Cowes is the heart of Phillip Island, a resort-style town flush with eateries and accommodation.
San Remo cyclists resting on pier with bridge in the background

San Remo

Playful pelicans and fishing trawlers bob in the channel, under the backdrop of the San Remo Bridge in this idyllic seaside town.
Pier at sunset in Newhaven

Newhaven

Nautical vibes run strong here - stroll the marina, cast a line or launch your boat into the calm waters of Western Port.
Rhyll Inlet Boardwalk couple walking along boardwalk

Rhyll

This sheltered port is a favourite for fishing-fanciers. The long jetty is an iconic piece of the landscape.
Ventor couple walking along the beach

Ventnor

This tiny town is home to a handful of stores and eateries, and plenty of B&Bs for the tranquility-seekers.

Do & see

Three surfers walk along the beach at Cape Woolamai Phillip Island

Phillip Island Beaches

Phillip Island boasts some of the best beaches in Victoria. A surfing hotspot, the swells make for year-round adventures.
Couple drinking in vines at Phillip Island Winery

Phillip Island Drink Trail

The perfect drinks trail through Phillip Island’s wineries, breweries and distilleries, with side trips to explore its famed beaches and wildlife.
Couple at summit of Mt Oberon Wilsons Promontory crop

Penguins to Prom Drive

210km | 3 hours. Embark on a star studded journey between two of Victoria's most loved spots, Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory. This is a…

Walking & cycling

Couple cycling in Oswin Reserve Phillip Island

Oswin Roberts Reserve Cycling Tracks

1.1km - 4.5km | Oswin Roberts Reserve | Explore the last of the remnant bushland on Phillip Island, full of native wildlife. Undertake one or all of…
Woman taking a picture at The Nobbies Phillip Island

Penguin Parade to The Nobbies Cycling Track

9km | Penguin Parade - The Nobbies | Take a leisurely ride with spectacular coastal views, penguins at one end and seals at the other. Soak up…
Family cycling along Cowes Foreshore Phillip Island

San Remo to Cowes Cycling Track

17km | San Remo - Cowes | Tour through Phillip Island while basking in the vibes of the popular towns and the bucolic countryside. No need to be…
Family Walking on The Nobbies Boardwalk in Phillip Island

Nobbies Upper Boardwalks

800m, 20 mins | Phillip Island | Check out the far west end of Phillip Island, affording rough coastal views and a thundering blowhole and…
Rhyll Inlet Boardwalk

Rhyll Mangrove Boardwalk

1.2km, 30 mins | Rhyll | Bring binoculars, for this twitchers’ haven is a world renowned habitat with a boardwalk through the mangroves and…
View of jetties in San Remo

Anderson to San Remo Shared Pathway

8km, 2hrs | Anderson - San Remo | A satisfyingly challenging walk between two towns at the doorstep of Phillip Island, affording sweeping views of…
Surfer Crossing Beach at Sunset in Cape Woolamai

Cape Woolamai Walk

4km, 2 hrs | Cape Woolamai | Follow the beach, then soar above sea level at Phillip Island's most southerly point for superb panoramas of the…
Lavender Farm on Churchill Island in Phillip Island

Churchill Island Walking Track

7km, 2.5 hrs | Churchill Island | A charming walk through bucolic country on an historic island, with sea views and regal highland cattle. Walk by…
George Bass Coastal Walk Kilcunda person and dog walking along path with ocean and green hills

George Bass Coastal Walk

7km, 2 hrs one way | San Remo - Kilcunda | Discover the Bass Coast’s unique beauty, taking in dramatic cliff top views and secluded beaches. Few…
Phillip Island sunset over cliff face

For more information on places to explore, accommodation and events, head to visitphillipisland.com

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