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Cowes Information

Phillip Island Nature Park
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Phillip Island Nature Park
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Phillip Island Nature Park
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From Melbourne to Cowes

Distance: 140km
By Car: 1 hr 45 mins
By Train:

Main Attractions

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
Phillip Island Entertainment Centre
Phillip Island Vineyard & Winery
A Maze'N Things
Phillip Island Nature Park
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
Koala Conservation Centre
The Nobbies Centre

Cowes Activities

Adventure Tours	Beaches	Bird Watching	Boating
Bushwalking	Cruising / Sailing	Eco Tourism	Fishing
Fishing Charters	Golf	Horse Riding	Mountain Biking
National Parks	Picnic Areas	Restaurants & Cafes	Scenic Drives
Shopping / Supermarkets	Whale / Dolphin Watching	Wilderness Tours	Major Tourist Attractions

Cowes Info

Cowes is the main attraction on beautiful Phillip's Island, and is the central place to enjoy the great fishing, sports, and wildlife that this idyllic tourist hotspot is known for.

There's no end to activities here. Cowes beach offers swimming during the day, while the esplanade showcases a number of great restaurants that serve as the starting point for the evening's activities. If you're into wildlife, jump on a boat and check out the seals lounging on the Seal Rocks, or visit the Little Penguins that hop ashore each day at sunset at Summerland Beach.

Originally called Mussel Rocks, Cowes was the main terminal for the ferry from the mainland. Of course, that was before the bridge between St. Phillips Island and the Mainland opened up. The Cowes of yesteryear was just as quaint as the Cowes of today, with visitors enjoying the island's sights on horseback, and sleeping in guesthouses lining the seafront.

Today, there a some more modern accomodations for tourists to enjoy. For example, the town now boasts boat-launching facilities, cruise ships, and boats available for hire. Oh, and the beaches are still there: fine sand stretches with views of the islands off the coast.

In April each year, the island starts to rev up as the World Superbike Championships come to town. Likewise, October is well konwn for the Australian Motor Cycle Grand Prix, an always-exciting test of speed and endurance.

Only 140 KMs from Melbourne, Cowes is easily accessible via the South Gippsland Highway. You can also reach the town by taking the passenger ferry from Mornington Peninsula. If you choose this route, simply catch the boat at Stony Point.