Phillip Island and Bass Coast
Entertainment & Activities
Activities for everyone to enjoy
A choc history tour and Indian cafe. Have a robot deliver your food.
208 locals recommend
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
930 Phillip Island RdA choc history tour and Indian cafe. Have a robot deliver your food.
A Maze N Things Theme Park
1805 Phillip Island RdA fun day out for the whole family.
Check webiste for things to do such as Kart racing.
259 locals recommend
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
381 Back Beach RdCheck webiste for things to do such as Kart racing.
Phillip Island Bowls Club
40 Dunsmore RdBarefoot bowls offered.
Bowling, Laser tag, Billiard tables, arcade games. Popular place for family and groups.
37 locals recommend
Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling & Entertainment Centre
91-97 Settlement RdBowling, Laser tag, Billiard tables, arcade games. Popular place for family and groups.
Clip 'n Climb Phillip Island
8 Industrial WayGreat for children and adults who love to climb.
Phillip Island Golf Club
34-44 Settlement RdPhilip Island Go Kart
381 Back Beach RoadParks & Nature
Beches, bush walking, animals and parks.
A lovely walk where you may come across wallabies, rabbits and of course bird life. Observe the many bird varieties of Swan Lake from the Bird Hides.
13 locals recommend
Swan Lake
A lovely walk where you may come across wallabies, rabbits and of course bird life. Observe the many bird varieties of Swan Lake from the Bird Hides.
Blue Gum Reserve Frisbee Golf Course
80-120 Dunsmore RdOff lease dog friendly
A beautiful walk with a boardwalk which takes right to the Inlet lookout.
12 locals recommend
Rhyll Inlet State Wildlife Reserve
Mcilwraith RoadA beautiful walk with a boardwalk which takes right to the Inlet lookout.
Koala Conservation Reserve
1810 Phillip Island RdWalk amongst the trees and see Koalas up close.
Smiths Beach
Popular surf beach
Perfect and popular beach for families with young children. Access via Dunsmore Rd only has street parking which fills up quickly. It’s an easy walk from our house.
24 locals recommend
Cowes Beach
The EsplanadePerfect and popular beach for families with young children. Access via Dunsmore Rd only has street parking which fills up quickly. It’s an easy walk from our house.
Another great beach for families with small children, parking and playground as well.
7 locals recommend
Ventnor Beach
608 Ventnor Beach RdAnother great beach for families with small children, parking and playground as well.
Oswin roberts reserve
Harbison RoadOffers peaceful bush walks of varying lengths.
The Island's popular surf beach. Monitored by surf lifesaving during summer months. Waves get rough so not for tiny people.
77 locals recommend
Smiths Beach
The Island's popular surf beach. Monitored by surf lifesaving during summer months. Waves get rough so not for tiny people.
Conservation Hill Reserve
411 Cowes-Rhyll Rd
Rhyll Jetty
Beach RoadSmall quiet beach front with playground near by.
Shipwreck SS Speke
Accessible via Kitty Miller Bay, best to visit when the tide is out.
Berry Beach
Another popular surf beach, not monitored.
Guide Park
Fenced play equipment, toilets, picnic tables, toilets
Pyramid Rock
LOT 41 Pyramid Rock RoadBeautiful views on a coastal walk.
Sea cave accessible at low tide only. Lots of rock pools out rocky outlets to explore. Not a swimming beach.
27 locals recommend
Forrest Caves
Phillip Island RoadSea cave accessible at low tide only. Lots of rock pools out rocky outlets to explore. Not a swimming beach.
Lovers Walk
Lovers WalkA picturesque walk from Dunsmore Street to the Erehwon Point.
When the tide is out it's wonderful to explore the rocks, otherwise take a walk along the beach. Has parking, toilets and play equipment.
Kilcunda Beach
When the tide is out it's wonderful to explore the rocks, otherwise take a walk along the beach. Has parking, toilets and play equipment.
San Remo Pelican Feeding
Watch the pelicans being fed everyday at 12.00
Cape Woolamai Circuit Walk
Anzacs Beach
Food Scene
Places to eat.
Always immensely popular and great value. Must book to ensure a table. A children's menu and play area available.
117 locals recommend
Phillip Island RSL Sub Branch - Lone Pine Bistro
225-243 Thompson Ave Always immensely popular and great value. Must book to ensure a table. A children's menu and play area available.
Harry's on the Esplanade
17 The EsplanadeOffers take home meals
Has bakery favourites for all to enjoy. Extremely popular, particularly at lunch time.
14 locals recommend
Phillip Island Bakery
57-59 Thompson AveHas bakery favourites for all to enjoy. Extremely popular, particularly at lunch time.
La Porchetta Phillip Island/Cowes (Pizza & Pasta)
68-80 Thompson AveThe BEST ice cream and gelati in town. Lines out the door on a hot afternoon.
52 locals recommend
Isola Di Capri
2 Thompson AveThe BEST ice cream and gelati in town. Lines out the door on a hot afternoon.
Youki's
68 Chapel StJapanese eat in and take away
Gullivers Wine Bar & Eatery
62-66 Thompson AveA local favourite
The Jolly Lolly Trolley
25 Thompson AveEvery lolly you can think of plus more. Also sell ice cream.
Phillip Island Coffee Co
29 Thompson AveA popular coffee take away
Island Whole Foods
75 Chapel StLocal vegan cafe
Fig & Olive - Steak & Seafood Restaurant
115 Thompson Ave
Nordic Kantine
113b Thompson Ave
GOLDEN FRY FISH & CHIPS
16 The Esplanade
Fisherman's Wharf
15-16 The Esplanade
Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie
16 The EsplanadeTides of Rhyll
11 Beach RdPopular fish and chips
Kilcunda Ocean View Hotel
3531-3533 Bass HwyPopular pub with sea views.
Cowes Curry Club
119 Thompson AvenueAll curry is GF
Bani's Restaurant & Bar
10 Thompson AveGreek cuisine.
Locally sourced and made products in Ventnor, Phillip Island. Offers dine in or takeaway.
34 locals recommend
The Store
511 Ventnor RdLocally sourced and made products in Ventnor, Phillip Island. Offers dine in or takeaway.
Jessies Pizza
135 Thompson AveQuality pizza. Can be busy on weekend evenings so order by phone.
The Wooli Tavern
1 Vista PlaceKilcunda General Store
3535 Bass HwySit in or take away. Lovely view overlooking the beach.
San Remo Hotel Motel
145 Marine ParadeIsland Whole Foods
75 Chapel StPlant based and plastic free cafe or take away.
Bakers Delight Cowes
133 Thompson AveFor fans of cheese, also has local products, in eat or take away.
13 locals recommend
Bassine Speciality Cheeses
King RoadFor fans of cheese, also has local products, in eat or take away.
Cafe Omaru
Phillip Island Winery
414 Berrys Beach RdCaldermeade Farm & Cafe
4385 S Gippsland HwyEat in, take away, shop local produce, cow milking for viewing.
Sightseeing
Penguin Parade
1019 Ventnor Rd The number one tourist spot in Australia for a reason.
Fantastic views and the chance to see wild life. A free outing for the whole family.
117 locals recommend
Nobbies Centre
1320 Ventnor Rd Fantastic views and the chance to see wild life. A free outing for the whole family.
Take a walk along the jetty. Wear your bathers and jump off the end, if you dare. A popular place for fishing.
9 locals recommend
Cowes Jetty
Take a walk along the jetty. Wear your bathers and jump off the end, if you dare. A popular place for fishing.
A great day out for the family to enjoy the experience the wild life.
168 locals recommend
Phillip Island Wildlife Park
2115 Phillip Island RdA great day out for the family to enjoy the experience the wild life.
A scenic drive along The Blvd with a few look out stops. Enter via the Nobbies exit via the Penguins. Watch out for Cape Baron Geese.
Summerlands Lookout
The BoulevardA scenic drive along The Blvd with a few look out stops. Enter via the Nobbies exit via the Penguins. Watch out for Cape Baron Geese.
French Island National Park
Farm RoadFrench Island
Stop here for Outback Jacks Donuts and climb up the tower for a great 360 view.
Koo Wee Rup Observation Tower.
3585 South Gippsland HighwayStop here for Outback Jacks Donuts and climb up the tower for a great 360 view.
Entering the gates you can stop and walk around the lakes, sit in the rotunda and do some bird spotting. Drive up to cemetery on the hill, there some are historic graves and it has fantastic views across the island.
Phillip Island Cemetery
Entering the gates you can stop and walk around the lakes, sit in the rotunda and do some bird spotting. Drive up to cemetery on the hill, there some are historic graves and it has fantastic views across the island.
Local winery with wide open spaces to run and play. Wine tasting and snack menu.
Cellar Door is open throughout the year from 11am to 5:00pm (Sundays 11am to 4:30pm).
Operate 5 days a week (closed Tuesday & Wednesday) for the rest of the year.
Closed on most public holidays.
Operate 7 days a week, from 27th of December to the end of January, and during Victoria’s School Holidays (with the exception of the week before Xmas).
97 locals recommend
Purple Hen Winery
96 Mcfees RdLocal winery with wide open spaces to run and play. Wine tasting and snack menu.
Cellar Door is open throughout the year from 11am to 5:00pm (Sundays 11am to 4:30pm).
Operate 5 days a week (closed Tuesday & Wednesday) for the rest of the year.
Closed on most public holidays.
Operate 7 days a week, from 27th of December to the end of January, and during Victoria’s School Holidays (with the exception of the week before Xmas).
Essentials
Woolworths Cowes
133 Thompson AveColes Cowes
114-122 Thompson AveALDI Cowes
80 Thompson AveCowes Medical Centre
164 Thompson AvePriceline Pharmacy Cowes
24 Thompson AveChemist
Kmart Wonthaggi
2 Biggs DrCapeview Mitre 10
220 Settlement RoadCowes Veterinary Surgery
2 Melissa CourtLocal Vet
Bass Coast Health
235 Graham StLocal Hospital with emergency dept.
TerryWhite Chemmart Phillip Island
166 Thompson AvenueChemist
Arts & Culture
A great day out. Enjoy the beautiful surrounds of the farm and explore the history of the house. Watch the sheep shearing, whip cracking and other experiences. Cafe and shop onsite. Walk around the Island or through the bird trails.
198 locals recommend
Churchill Island
A great day out. Enjoy the beautiful surrounds of the farm and explore the history of the house. Watch the sheep shearing, whip cracking and other experiences. Cafe and shop onsite. Walk around the Island or through the bird trails.
A free day out for that everyone can enjoy. Picnic and BBQ facilities on site. Even a little cubby house for children to enjoy. A fantastic and educational look into the history of coal mining. Mine tours offered for price.
34 locals recommend
State Coal Mine
Garden Street A free day out for that everyone can enjoy. Picnic and BBQ facilities on site. Even a little cubby house for children to enjoy. A fantastic and educational look into the history of coal mining. Mine tours offered for price.
Lovely art galley with regularly changing artist. Has quite cafe with indoor and outdoor seating.
13 locals recommend
Mingara Gallery
242 Thompson AveLovely art galley with regularly changing artist. Has quite cafe with indoor and outdoor seating.
Berninneit
cinema, gallery, library and live entertainment.
Clay & Co. Studio
View artists works in gallery. Attend workshop.
Phillip Island & District Historical Society
89 Thompson AvePhillip Island Library, West Gippsland Libraries
91-97 Thompson AveGetting Around
Wildlife Coast Cruises
11 The EsplanadeCowes Pier
The EsplanadeFerry services that services French Island and Stoney Point.