Guidebook for Cowes
Places to visit
Things to do and places to go on Phillip Island
Take a waddle on the wild side as you experience the magic of Phillip Island's world-famous little penguins returning to their nests at sunset.
319 locals recommend
Penguin Parade
1019 Ventnor RdTake a waddle on the wild side as you experience the magic of Phillip Island's world-famous little penguins returning to their nests at sunset.
Come Face-to-face with Australia's iconic Koalas as you explore the tree top walks
203 locals recommend
Koala Conservation Reserve
1810 Phillip Island RdCome Face-to-face with Australia's iconic Koalas as you explore the tree top walks
Escape to another time and explore the historical grounds. Enjoy farm activities like cart rides and milking a cow. The baby animal nursery is also a favorite spot of ours.
198 locals recommend
Churchill Island
Escape to another time and explore the historical grounds. Enjoy farm activities like cart rides and milking a cow. The baby animal nursery is also a favorite spot of ours.
Then take a walk around the boardwalks and see Penguin and other bird nest. Check out the seal colony on Seal rock and during June to October spot whales. Cafe open for breakfast and lunch.
117 locals recommend
Nobbies Centre
1320 Ventnor RdThen take a walk around the boardwalks and see Penguin and other bird nest. Check out the seal colony on Seal rock and during June to October spot whales. Cafe open for breakfast and lunch.
Kitty Miller Bay
Kitty Miller RdPerfect for a morning or afternoon frolicking
Come for the iconic Penguin Parade, stay for everything else. Quiet family beaches, wild surf beaches, Nature Parks, family activities, great dining - Phillip Island has it all.
189 locals recommend
Phillip Island
Come for the iconic Penguin Parade, stay for everything else. Quiet family beaches, wild surf beaches, Nature Parks, family activities, great dining - Phillip Island has it all.
Entertainment & Activities
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
381 Back Beach RdA Maze N Things Theme Park
1805 Phillip Island RdMarvel at Antarctic wildlife in the giant multimedia displays - a visual journey around the world's most inhospitable continent. Then take a walk around the boardwalks and see Penguin and other bird nest. Check out the seal colony on Seal rock and during June to October spot whales.
117 locals recommend
Nobbies Centre
1320 Ventnor RdMarvel at Antarctic wildlife in the giant multimedia displays - a visual journey around the world's most inhospitable continent. Then take a walk around the boardwalks and see Penguin and other bird nest. Check out the seal colony on Seal rock and during June to October spot whales.
Harry's on the Esplanade
All-day dining in a casual waterfront restaurant with a European menu and a sunny terrace. Good food and great views. Reservations recommended.
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
930 Phillip Island RdPino's Trattoria
29-31 Thompson AvePizza and Pasta
Phillip Island Winery
414 Berrys Beach RdPurple Hen Winery
96 Mcfees RdWine tasting, nibbles, Friday night and weekend entertainment.
Beer tastings, and rustic dining. Providing lunch and evening meals.
99 locals recommend
Rusty Water Brewery Restaurant & Bar
1821 Phillip Island RdBeer tastings, and rustic dining. Providing lunch and evening meals.
Open for breakfast and lunch - they specialist in sourcing local produce and creating thoughtfully prepared meals highlighting local, seasonal produce.
97 locals recommend
The Cape Kitchen
1215 Phillip Island RdOpen for breakfast and lunch - they specialist in sourcing local produce and creating thoughtfully prepared meals highlighting local, seasonal produce.
Some of the best fish and chips you will ever experience, caught locally and cooked fresh as you order. The family will love eating outside by the pier. at noon each day they also give pelican feeding demonstrations which are essential for anyone visitig The Island.
64 locals recommend
San Remo Fishermans Co-Op
170 Marine ParadeSome of the best fish and chips you will ever experience, caught locally and cooked fresh as you order. The family will love eating outside by the pier. at noon each day they also give pelican feeding demonstrations which are essential for anyone visitig The Island.
Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. lovely food, stunning views. If you are lucky you might even see some of the local penguins zipping about in the water just before dusk grabbing a few last fish before they head up the beach for the evening.
60 locals recommend
Saltwater Phillip Island
2 Beach CresOffering breakfast, lunch and dinner. lovely food, stunning views. If you are lucky you might even see some of the local penguins zipping about in the water just before dusk grabbing a few last fish before they head up the beach for the evening.
Perfect for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Great coffee, delicious food and great views.
150 locals recommend
Madcowes
17 The EsplanadePerfect for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Great coffee, delicious food and great views.
Great food - amazing seafood - fantastic risotto and paella - food for all tastes - good for families and couples
36 locals recommend
Fig & Olive - Steak & Seafood Restaurant
115 Thompson AveGreat food - amazing seafood - fantastic risotto and paella - food for all tastes - good for families and couples
Excellent quality, generous family meals - recommended. Bookings needed on weekends and during school holidays.
117 locals recommend
Phillip Island RSL Sub Branch - Lone Pine Bistro
225-243 Thompson AveExcellent quality, generous family meals - recommended. Bookings needed on weekends and during school holidays.
Harry's on the Esplanade
17 The EsplanadeEssentials
Coles Cowes
114-122 Thompson AveALDI Cowes
80 Thompson AveIGA Cowes
161-163 Thompson AveCowes Medical Centre
164 Thompson AveIn an emergency call 000. For minor injuries and illness this clinic is open 24 hour x 7 days per week. No appointment necessary. Nurse and Doctor on site 24 hours.
Phillip Island Health Hub
50 Church StIn an emergency call 000. For minor injuries and illness this clinic is open 24 hour x 7 days per week. No appointment necessary. Nurse and Doctor on site 24 hours.
Everything Else
Caltex Woolworths Cowes
124-128 Thompson AvePetrol & Swap and go gas
Sightseeing
Beautiful rocks that are great to explore with the family at low tide. Lovely beach walks too.
18 locals recommend
Red Rock Beach
18 Appley AveBeautiful rocks that are great to explore with the family at low tide. Lovely beach walks too.