San Remo VIC
San Remo, 120 kilometres from Melbourne is situated on Western Port Bay and is the gateway to Phillip Island which is accessed by bridge. For the holiday maker there are numerous activities in and around San Remo to make your stay a memorable one. There is a sheltered beach at the back of town and great surfing can be found at Griffiths Point. The jetty area is always alive with visitors who flock to the town to witness the feeding of the Pelicans who line up for their free lunch of fish scraps every day at 12 noon.

French Island VIC 3921
Close to Melbourne, but in many ways worlds apart, French Island which is twice the size of Phillip Island two thirds being National Park is only 65 kilometers from Melbourne, yet is still a mystery to many Victorians who know little - if anything - about this intriguing Western Port island.
It is the only unincorporated territory in Victoria, meaning no shire, no rates, no access, except by boat. It has a permanent population of about 100 people who are mostly into farming and/or tourism. The French Island people are self regulating, have dirt roads and take life a little slower.
Inter Island Ferries travel to French Island from Stony Point and Phillip Island.

Rhyll VIC 3923
The picturesque village of Rhyll situated on beautiful Swan Bay north-east of Phillip Island has always been a haven for boating and fishing with an excellent all tides boat ramp, 2 jetties, yacht club, angling club and sailing school. Today the town is a much sought after holiday destination with a full range of accommodation. Complimenting the quality accommodation is the fully licensed Foreshore Bar and Grill offering 180 degree water views in a warm and relaxing atmosphere, Hire a Boat and head out into the bay with the anticipation of catching the big snapper.

895 Phillip Island Road Newhaven VIC 3925
Book your Accommodation and Island Attractions.
Maps, Books, Informatiion.

242 Thompson Ave (opposite RSL) VIC
Contemporary paintings, drawings, photography. Jewellery and special gifts. Sculpture and ceramics

Phillip Island is accessible for all members of the community, including children and adults with disabilities.
There is a range of purpose built accommodation and many attractions and restaurants which are fully accessible.
Information is available about the accessibility of:
- Accommodation -Attractions -Eateries -Beaches
-Attractions -Walking Tracks -Car Parking and Toilets
There is a Beach Wheelchair available for hire by contacting the
Cowes Visitor Information Centre on 03 5951 3396
Smith's Beach now has a wheelchair friendly ramp from the car park (which has an accessible toilet) down to the beach
Contact the Phillip Island Visitor Information Centres for a copy or log onto www.basscoast.vic.gov.au to view the information.
There are various formats available

Cnr Thompson Avenue and Ventnor Road Cowes VIC 3922
Every year from the 26th December to the 26th January Amusement Services Australia operates the Island Summer Carnival at Cowes.
All the big rides are here including the: Spaceroller, Starship, Kamikaze & Midnight Madness!
We also have a brilliant selection of Fairground and Activity Games and we always invite 3rd party attractions such as: Animals on the Move, Snake Handlers, The Mini FX Team, & for the grand finale, Australia Day Fireworks.

Corner Church and Thompson Avenue Cowes VIC 3922
Local works of art and craft for sale. Open 11am to 3pm 7 days in the Cultural Centre

91-97 Thompson Avenue Cowes VIC 3922
Located in the Cultural Centre main street of Cowes. Friendly staff will help with any enquiries you may have.

By Car from Melbourne:
Take the Monash Freeway (M1) to the Cranbourne exit, where you will turn into the South Gippsland Hwy (M420). Follow to the Bass Hwy (A420) which will take you through Grantville, past Corinella and Bass. Turn right at the roundabout at Anderson onto Phillip Island Tourist Road (B420) through to San Remo over the brige, through Newhaven and proceed to Cowes.
By Bus:
V Line Bus to and from Melbourne Daily stops at Grantville, Corinella, Bass, San Remo. Information Ph: 136 196
By Ferry:
Inter Island Ferry Connect to the ferry via V-Line to Stony Point. Passenger Ferry Service to Cowes jetty Ph: 9585 5730

San Remo VIC
The Woolamai Picnic Races always attract a large crowd over the summer months - take a picnic lunch and enjoy great day out for all the family.
Information 03 5678 2344

Population: 6,700 (perm) 40,000-50,000 (summer) approx 3.5 million visitors annually. Area: 10,000 hectares (26km x 9km)
Weather: Ranges from 35 degrees C to 12 degrees C.
Bass Coast Shire Regulations Phillip Island
Information Ph 1300 366 422
No dogs allowed most times check Bass Coast Shire Council for details
Camping
Not permitted on any public reserves or beaches. Penalties appy.
Lighting Open Fires
Not permitted anywhere within the shire or on beaches without permit. Penalties apply
Alcohol
Note permitted in the streets at any time and is not permitted in public places between sunset and sunrise. Penalties apply.

Phillip Island is famous for its adrenalin pumping international motorcycle and car racing events.
Motorbike enthusiasts from around the world converge on Phillip Island twice a year to see the big bikes in action at the Superbike World Championship and the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.
For car racing enthusiasts, enjoy the non-stop action of the V8 Supercars, Island Magic, Historic Car and other racing events.
Farmers Markets are held monthly on Churchill Island.
Woolamai Picnic Races are run regularly from November to February each year.

Any Real Emergency Call 000
Cowes Police Station Ph: 5952 2037
San Remo Poice Station Ph: 5678 5500
Fire Cowes Rhyll Ph: 5952 2300
Fire Newhaven San Remo Ph: 5678 5361
SES Cowes Ph: 5952 2142 Rhyll Ph: 5956 9272
Hospital Graham Street Wonthaggi Ph: 5671 3333
Cowes Medical Centre 164 Thompson Ave Cowes Ph: 5951 1800
San Remo Medical Clinic Ph: 5678 5402
Vet Cowes Ph: 5952 2936 Newhaven Ph: 5956 7262
Injured Wildlife (DNR) Ph: 5952 5910
Bass Coast Shire Ph: 1300 226 278
Westernport Water Ph: 1800 249 090
Poison Information Ph: 131 126
Woolamai Surf Lifesaving Club Ph: 5956 7311
RACV Ph: 5952 2037

Phillip Island VIC 3922
A Drive Through Phillip Island History:
A drive around the Bass Coast area is far more than a scenic trip through some of the most breathtaking coastal and hill country in Australia...its a trip back into the very earliest beginnings of the state of Victoria. And it is a trip any Melbourne motorist can complete in a day.

- Farmer’s Market Churchill Island every 4th Saturday of the month 8am to 1pm
- Trash & Treasure Settlement Road Cowes every Sunday 8am to 1pm
- Art & Craft Market 3rd Saturday of the month St John’s Anglican Church Thompson Avenue
- Cowes Night Market in summer on the foreshore
Further information contact Information Centre on 1300 366 422