Cowes
Cowes is the main hub of Phillip Island – and only about 16.5 km down the road from the bridge at San Remo. Down there, the beach, the jetty and some shops and restaurants are all nicely bunched together, which is more or less the one thing the island is short of: a place where […]
Summerlands
Summerlands, sitting pretty on the western side of Phillip Island, is a place where Bass Strait, sheltered shorelines and a haven for wildlife all blend together to create a unique landscape. Its most famous drawcard is undoubtedly the Penguin Parade – but what makes Summerlands so special is the way the Phillip Island Nature Parks […]
Nobbies
The Nobbies sit pretty at Point Grant, right on the western tip of Phillip Island in Victoria, Australia, where the Summerland Peninsula meets Bass Strait. The boardwalks that lace the headland above a sea cave and the Nobbies rock formations lead down to Seal Rocks,s which sit out in the water.It doesn’t take long to […]
San Remo
San Remo is a Victoria mainland gem sitting about 125 kilometres from Melbourne, just beyond the bridge to Phillip Island. The temptation is to just treat it as a pit stop on your way to somewhere else – but what you’ll be missing out on is the genuine article. San Remo is a working fishing […]
Newhaven
Newhaven is where many Phillip Island journeys get their bearings. Not long after crossing the Phillip Island Bridge from San Remo, this tiny seaside town comes into view, its own laid-back energy a welcome change from the hustle & bustle of the Western Port Bay, fishing boats, wetlands and a totally more chill coastal vibe. […]
Cape Woolamai
Cape Woolamai is where Phillip Island shows its wilder side. Just past San Remo, the road suddenly finds itself in a world of surf, granite headlands and simply stunning views across Bass Strait. And then there’s the Cape Woolamai headlands – and I reckon they’re best experienced at a leisurely pace, with a coastal walk […]
Smiths Beach
Smiths Beach finds itself on the south coast of Phillip Island, where the calm northern waters of the coastline suddenly meet the pounding surf of Bass Strait. This quiet little residential community is built around a single kilometre of surf beach, where the waves are perfect for catching some surfing and bodyboarding action, and as […]
Ventnor
Ventnor is the laid-back face of western Phillip Island — a place where the quiet rhythm of country life meets the wild energy of the coast. Here, you get the sense that the island is slowing down a bit, just before it hits the party pace of Cowes. This is a spot that’s all about […]
Rhyll
Rhyll is nestled on the north-eastern tip of Phillip Island – looking out across the ebb & flow of Western Port. And that’s exactly what it’s all about – it’s a tiny fishing village, through & through. You head to Rhyll for the Inlet, the mangroves, the birdlife and the authenticity of a working waterfront, […]
Churchill Island
Churchill Island is just a short bridge crossing away from Phillip Island’s eastern shore, in the vicinity of Newhaven and San Remo. Spread out over 50.7 hectares, you’ll find a working heritage farm & old homestead buildings alongside some wonderful wetlands and free coastal walking trails along Western Port Bay.The moment you set foot on […]