Phillip Island is about 140 km south east of Melbourne & is the home of the world famous Penguin Parade & Motorcycle & Car racing events. There are many activities, attractions & events year round to enjoy.

San Remo is the road entrance to Phillip Island on the eastern  side of Western Port. Until a suspension bridge was built in 1940 visitors used ferries to access to Phillip Island. It was replaced with a concrete bridge in 1969.

San Remo is a fully operational fishing village & includes motels, restaurants & a shopping centre. Visitors can enjoy ocean fishing charters & maritime tours.

Churchill Island just off the Coast of Phillip Island is a piece of Victoria’s agricultural heritage. The tiny island is open to the public as an historic working farm & boasts wetlands, ancient trees, heritage gardens & historic buildings. 

 

Cowes is the main township of Phillip Island & is located on the north coast with road access Newhaven or ferry from Stony Point on the Mornington Peninsula. 

Cowes beautiful beaches overlook French Island & the Mornington Peninsula. The area has shops, restaurants, cafes, motels, camping grounds & shops.

Newhaven on the south side of Phillip Island is a small fishing village with a jetty, boat ramp & marina. Along with a caravan park, motels, bed & breakfasts, shops, restaurants & a supermarket. The Phillip Island Information Centre & Phillip Island Airport are located west of  Newhaven.

Rhyll has an all-tide boat ramp, two jetties, yacht club, angling club & sailing school. Other services available are boat hire, general store, restaurant & accommodation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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