Brendan’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Phillip Island Nature Parks
156 Thompson AvenueNobbies Centre
1320 Ventnor RdChurchill Island
Water activities
Smith's beach is a great surf beach for the whole family. It is great for surfing and swimming with lifeguards and surf lessons available. Just a 10 minute drive from our place.
77 locals recommend
Smiths Beach
Smith's beach is a great surf beach for the whole family. It is great for surfing and swimming with lifeguards and surf lessons available. Just a 10 minute drive from our place.
This is a great little island escape. Not as crowded as the bigger beaches in the area, Berrys Beach has some really cool rock pools to be explored at LOW TIDE. Very easy to lost in the magic of undisturbed pools. Good little surf spot.
10 locals recommend
Berry Beach
This is a great little island escape. Not as crowded as the bigger beaches in the area, Berrys Beach has some really cool rock pools to be explored at LOW TIDE. Very easy to lost in the magic of undisturbed pools. Good little surf spot.
Locally known as 'SPEW HILL', this fantastic strip of dunes is a challenge for even the fittest of fit. Used as a training area for local sports teams, it can also be a great spot for those adrenaline junkies. All you need is a strong set of legs, a boogie board and nerves of steel.
Norman Hill
Locally known as 'SPEW HILL', this fantastic strip of dunes is a challenge for even the fittest of fit. Used as a training area for local sports teams, it can also be a great spot for those adrenaline junkies. All you need is a strong set of legs, a boogie board and nerves of steel.
On your left as you make your way onto the island is this perfectly peaceful stretch of beach. Locals and visitors alike love it as a surf spot and a relaxed beach walk. (some stairs)
20 locals recommend
Surf Beach
On your left as you make your way onto the island is this perfectly peaceful stretch of beach. Locals and visitors alike love it as a surf spot and a relaxed beach walk. (some stairs)
A little less hectic than Cowes, is the beautiful seaside town of Rhyll. Famous fish and chips, or just coffee by the water. Fishing off the pier is always fun, or hire yourself a boat from the boat shop.
33 locals recommend
Rhyll
A little less hectic than Cowes, is the beautiful seaside town of Rhyll. Famous fish and chips, or just coffee by the water. Fishing off the pier is always fun, or hire yourself a boat from the boat shop.
Food scene
Recently renovated, the North Pier is one of our favourites.
There is also a games room upstairs for the kids
32 locals recommend
North Pier Bar & Bistro
5 The EsplanadeRecently renovated, the North Pier is one of our favourites.
There is also a games room upstairs for the kids
Awesome outdoor seating during a stunning summers day. Great selection of beers and wines as well as food and games for the kids. Bring a picnic blanket and relax as the day goes by.
111 locals recommend
Phillip Island Winery
414 Berrys Beach RdAwesome outdoor seating during a stunning summers day. Great selection of beers and wines as well as food and games for the kids. Bring a picnic blanket and relax as the day goes by.
If you like your pies, then make sure you don't miss this local gem. On the island side of the bridge it is a must stop for us every time we are on our way to Cowes.
9 locals recommend
Island Pies
1 Forrest AveIf you like your pies, then make sure you don't miss this local gem. On the island side of the bridge it is a must stop for us every time we are on our way to Cowes.
If you want a Good coffee, this is the place. Although when its busy you might need to wait quite a while.
22 locals recommend
G'Day Tiger
34 Thompson AveIf you want a Good coffee, this is the place. Although when its busy you might need to wait quite a while.
One of 2 local winarys that we absolutely love. Great tastings sessions, antipasto spreads in peacefull surroundings
97 locals recommend
Purple Hen Winery
96 Mcfees RdOne of 2 local winarys that we absolutely love. Great tastings sessions, antipasto spreads in peacefull surroundings
The Cape Kitchen
1215 Phillip Island RdSpectacular View, amazing food. Bookings essential.
An island institution. Food is excellent, and the view.... well see for yourself.
52 locals recommend
Isola Di Capri
2 Thompson AveAn island institution. Food is excellent, and the view.... well see for yourself.
Trendy wine bar, set up by locals for both locals and tourists. quite a good selection of wines and food.
33 locals recommend
Grenache Wine Bar
55a Thompson AveTrendy wine bar, set up by locals for both locals and tourists. quite a good selection of wines and food.
A favourite of mine. This awesome spot has just what you need after spending and hour plus in the car....BEER!, and food.... worth stopping for and trying a tasting paddle.
99 locals recommend
Rusty Water Brewery Restaurant & Bar
1821 Phillip Island RdA favourite of mine. This awesome spot has just what you need after spending and hour plus in the car....BEER!, and food.... worth stopping for and trying a tasting paddle.
Entertainment
Great playground for the kids. Clean public BBQ area, awesome on a weekend. Get there early, as it can be quite popular.
Erewhon Point Reserve
Great playground for the kids. Clean public BBQ area, awesome on a weekend. Get there early, as it can be quite popular.
Bowling, laser tag, arcade machines, table tennis and pool tables. If the weathers poorly this place is a great destination.
37 locals recommend
Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling & Entertainment Centre
91-97 Settlement RdBowling, laser tag, arcade machines, table tennis and pool tables. If the weathers poorly this place is a great destination.
Indoor rock climbing centre. Great for kids of all ages.
29 locals recommend
Clip 'n Climb Phillip Island
8 Industrial WayIndoor rock climbing centre. Great for kids of all ages.
An absolutely iconic institution. You literally cant miss this fabulous attraction as you make your through the island. Hours of fun for the family, with a growing Koala park across the road and Rusty Waters brewery next door, you may want to leave for your trip early to catch these fun attraction on the way in before checking in.
232 locals recommend
A Maze N Things Theme Park
1805 Phillip Island RdAn absolutely iconic institution. You literally cant miss this fabulous attraction as you make your through the island. Hours of fun for the family, with a growing Koala park across the road and Rusty Waters brewery next door, you may want to leave for your trip early to catch these fun attraction on the way in before checking in.
View these beautiful creatures as well as an abudance of bird life, wallabies and echidnas in their natural environment.
203 locals recommend
Koala Conservation Reserve
1810 Phillip Island RdView these beautiful creatures as well as an abudance of bird life, wallabies and echidnas in their natural environment.