Guidebook for Cowes
Sightseeing
World famous Penguin Parade is a must - at sunset, sit on the boardwalks and watch scores of fairy penguins waddle from the beach to their nest.
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Penguins on Philip Island
156 Thompson AvenueWorld famous Penguin Parade is a must - at sunset, sit on the boardwalks and watch scores of fairy penguins waddle from the beach to their nest.
See Australia's most famous "bears" up close and personal in their native setting.
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Koala Conservation Reserve
1810 Phillip Island RdSee Australia's most famous "bears" up close and personal in their native setting.
Wonderful winery making some of the best wines in Victoria, with lovely views out over the water.
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Purple Hen Winery
96 Mcfees RdWonderful winery making some of the best wines in Victoria, with lovely views out over the water.
Cosy atmosphere with light meals available and Sundays often offers live music. Continue on to one of our favourite beaches, Berry's Beach!
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Phillip Island Winery
414 Berrys Beach RdCosy atmosphere with light meals available and Sundays often offers live music. Continue on to one of our favourite beaches, Berry's Beach!
This is the sweetest little fishing village, with nice cafes - one of the island's best restaurants (the Indian Restaurant) and the most stunning walks around the inlet. A lovely day out.
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Rhyll
This is the sweetest little fishing village, with nice cafes - one of the island's best restaurants (the Indian Restaurant) and the most stunning walks around the inlet. A lovely day out.
Arts & Culture
Overlooking the beautiful surf beaches, the International Moto Grand Prix is held right here every October. The rest of the time you can visit the track and experience racing for yourself.
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Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
381 Back Beach RdOverlooking the beautiful surf beaches, the International Moto Grand Prix is held right here every October. The rest of the time you can visit the track and experience racing for yourself.
Everything Else
Sit here and watch the world go by as you gaze over the calm north facing waters towards French Island and the Mornington Peninsula. Walk out on the jetty. Cafes open most of the time nearby.
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The Jetty Triangle
Sit here and watch the world go by as you gaze over the calm north facing waters towards French Island and the Mornington Peninsula. Walk out on the jetty. Cafes open most of the time nearby.
A stunning walk to the highest point on the island along the elevated beach walk. Views across the surf beach and island.
Woolamai Beach Road
Woolamai Beach RoadA stunning walk to the highest point on the island along the elevated beach walk. Views across the surf beach and island.
Entertainment & Activities
Step back in time at this gorgeous old homestead and gardens. Walk right around the farm or sit back in the café and relax. Clydesdale horses and other farm animals.
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Churchill Island
Step back in time at this gorgeous old homestead and gardens. Walk right around the farm or sit back in the café and relax. Clydesdale horses and other farm animals.
Essentials
Woolworths Cowes
133 Thompson AveColes Cowes
114-122 Thompson AveFood Scene
Island Whole Foods
75 Chapel StTerrific fresh and tasty cuisine.
Saltwater Phillip Island
2 Beach CresHimalayan Herbs Indian Restaurant
9 Beach RdAnerie
Hands down our favourite place to dine for a special occasion.
Anerie General
Ideal for tasty day time fare and coffee.
Parks & Nature
The safest surf beach on Phillip Island, usually patrtolled during summer. It's spectacular!
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Smiths Beach
The safest surf beach on Phillip Island, usually patrtolled during summer. It's spectacular!
A spectacular spot looking out to sea. View the seals through live cameras in the visitor centre or enjoy a walk on the boardwalk. It can get wild and windy but that's part of the atmosphere.
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The Nobbies
A spectacular spot looking out to sea. View the seals through live cameras in the visitor centre or enjoy a walk on the boardwalk. It can get wild and windy but that's part of the atmosphere.
Every night at sunset - tickets availabile from the Visitor Info Centre on the left as you enter the island over the bridge.
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Pinguin-Parade
1019 Ventnor RdEvery night at sunset - tickets availabile from the Visitor Info Centre on the left as you enter the island over the bridge.
Wonderful surf and calm swimming options, unpatrolled, nice cliff top walk towards Pyramid Rock
Berrys Beach
Wonderful surf and calm swimming options, unpatrolled, nice cliff top walk towards Pyramid Rock