Guidebook for Cowes
Parks & Nature
Watching the Little Penguins come ashore after their day of fishing at sea is a magical experience. They come ashore every night as it is getting dark. More info and prebook tickets at www.penguins.org.au
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Parade des pingouins
1019 Ventnor RdWatching the Little Penguins come ashore after their day of fishing at sea is a magical experience. They come ashore every night as it is getting dark. More info and prebook tickets at www.penguins.org.au
Churchill Island is a small island off Phillip Island, the whole island was one of the original farms in the area. The homestead has been restored and the farm stocked with animals and is a lovely place to visit. They often have activates for children, such as milking, shearing, etc. as well as baby animals to pat. There is also a walking track around the outside of the island, it's a lovely easy walk that takes an hour or so, and has great views out over the bay and is free of charge if you prefer not to pay to go into the farm itself. There is a cafe where you can sit and have coffee or lunch and take in the beautiful views over the paddocks to the sea. The island closes around 5pm each day so go earlier in the day.
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Churchill Island
Churchill Island is a small island off Phillip Island, the whole island was one of the original farms in the area. The homestead has been restored and the farm stocked with animals and is a lovely place to visit. They often have activates for children, such as milking, shearing, etc. as well as baby animals to pat. There is also a walking track around the outside of the island, it's a lovely easy walk that takes an hour or so, and has great views out over the bay and is free of charge if you prefer not to pay to go into the farm itself. There is a cafe where you can sit and have coffee or lunch and take in the beautiful views over the paddocks to the sea. The island closes around 5pm each day so go earlier in the day.
If you'd like to see koalas up close and learn about them, this is worth a visit. There is an educational display inside the centre, and a boardwalk through the gum trees where there are always koalas to be seen. You can also walk through the bushland and see if you can discover any other koalas hiding up in the branches of the gum trees.
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Koala Conservation Reserve
1810 Phillip Island RdIf you'd like to see koalas up close and learn about them, this is worth a visit. There is an educational display inside the centre, and a boardwalk through the gum trees where there are always koalas to be seen. You can also walk through the bushland and see if you can discover any other koalas hiding up in the branches of the gum trees.
Located at the very tip of the Summerlands Peninsula on Phillip Island, the Nobbies is one of my favourite places on the island. The Nobbies are large rocky outcrops just off the coast where the seabirds like to breed. Also home to Seal Rocks, with a huge colony of Australia Fur Seals, which you can view through binoculars or take a boat out to see them close up. You can park the car at the Nobbies Centre and walk along the wooden boardwalk to a blowhole at the far end. The views out over Bass Strait and along the rocky coast of Phillip Island are stunning. There is a cafe at the Nobbies Centre, as well as a shop and interpretative centre.
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The Nobbies
Located at the very tip of the Summerlands Peninsula on Phillip Island, the Nobbies is one of my favourite places on the island. The Nobbies are large rocky outcrops just off the coast where the seabirds like to breed. Also home to Seal Rocks, with a huge colony of Australia Fur Seals, which you can view through binoculars or take a boat out to see them close up. You can park the car at the Nobbies Centre and walk along the wooden boardwalk to a blowhole at the far end. The views out over Bass Strait and along the rocky coast of Phillip Island are stunning. There is a cafe at the Nobbies Centre, as well as a shop and interpretative centre.
Pelican Feeding on the beach near the fisherman's wharf in San Remo, every day at 12 noon. Free of charge. Watch these beautiful big black and white birds with the enormous bill come in every day for lunch on the beach. You might also spot a stingray in the shallow water. There is a children's playground close by, in a lovely grassy area, and lots of coffee shops and cafes.
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San Remo
Pelican Feeding on the beach near the fisherman's wharf in San Remo, every day at 12 noon. Free of charge. Watch these beautiful big black and white birds with the enormous bill come in every day for lunch on the beach. You might also spot a stingray in the shallow water. There is a children's playground close by, in a lovely grassy area, and lots of coffee shops and cafes.
Not only is Cape Woolamai a world renowned surf beach, it also boasts the Cape Woolamai State Faunal Reserve with walking tracks out to the headland. Each spring the Short-tailed Shearwaters arrive on their summer breeding pilgrimage. Over 350,000 burrows are to be found on the tip of Cape Woolamai. This is the largest shearwater colony on Phillip Island and one of the largest in south eastern Australia. It is quite a spectacle at dusk each day between approx. September to April, to watch the shearwaters fly home to their burrows after a day of fishing at sea. The Woolamai Surf beach is also great for just a walk along the golden sands, taking in the peace and quiet and sea views. It is often almost deserted outside peak holiday times.
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Cape Woolamai State Faunal Reserve
Not only is Cape Woolamai a world renowned surf beach, it also boasts the Cape Woolamai State Faunal Reserve with walking tracks out to the headland. Each spring the Short-tailed Shearwaters arrive on their summer breeding pilgrimage. Over 350,000 burrows are to be found on the tip of Cape Woolamai. This is the largest shearwater colony on Phillip Island and one of the largest in south eastern Australia. It is quite a spectacle at dusk each day between approx. September to April, to watch the shearwaters fly home to their burrows after a day of fishing at sea. The Woolamai Surf beach is also great for just a walk along the golden sands, taking in the peace and quiet and sea views. It is often almost deserted outside peak holiday times.
Rhyll Inlet mangrove boardwalk for bird watchers and nature lovers. ‘Walk on water’ with the elevated boardwalks through the saltmarsh, mangroves and tidal flats, and you are rewarded by the presence of spoonbills, oyster catchers, herons, egrets and cormorants. Start at Conservation Hill information shelter on Cowes-Rhyll Road. Follow the green arrows. 1.2 kms, 45 mins return: easy. Follow the signs to continue to the historic seaside village of Rhyll (a further 4 kms return).
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Rhyll
Rhyll Inlet mangrove boardwalk for bird watchers and nature lovers. ‘Walk on water’ with the elevated boardwalks through the saltmarsh, mangroves and tidal flats, and you are rewarded by the presence of spoonbills, oyster catchers, herons, egrets and cormorants. Start at Conservation Hill information shelter on Cowes-Rhyll Road. Follow the green arrows. 1.2 kms, 45 mins return: easy. Follow the signs to continue to the historic seaside village of Rhyll (a further 4 kms return).
For bird watchers and photographers, Swan Lake bird hide is a treasure. This freshwater lake, situated on the left just before the Penguin Parade, is a significant site for Aboriginal people and provides great bird watching. Walk along an easy track to bird viewing hides. Start at Swan Lake information shelter. 1.3 kms, 40 mins return: easy.
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Swan Lake
For bird watchers and photographers, Swan Lake bird hide is a treasure. This freshwater lake, situated on the left just before the Penguin Parade, is a significant site for Aboriginal people and provides great bird watching. Walk along an easy track to bird viewing hides. Start at Swan Lake information shelter. 1.3 kms, 40 mins return: easy.
Taking a boat trip out to The Nobbies and Seal Rocks to see the Australian Fur Seals is an unforgettable experience. Get aboard a spectacular two hour coastal wildlife cruise, and experience an up-close encounter with thousands of seals at Australia’s largest fur seal colony! Seal Rocks is situated 2kms off the rugged south west coast of Phillip Island.
The boat drifts within meters of the seals, enabling you to witness them in their natural environment first hand. It is impossible not to be captivated by these naturally playful and inquisitive animals, as they regularly approach the boat for a closer look at you! Along the way you’ll be enthralled by the beautiful coastline and learn all about the history of Phillip Island’s western shoreline. Depart from Cowes Jetty, 11-13 The Esplanade, Cowes VIC. Ph 1300 763 739
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Wildlife Coast Cruises
11 The EsplanadeTaking a boat trip out to The Nobbies and Seal Rocks to see the Australian Fur Seals is an unforgettable experience. Get aboard a spectacular two hour coastal wildlife cruise, and experience an up-close encounter with thousands of seals at Australia’s largest fur seal colony! Seal Rocks is situated 2kms off the rugged south west coast of Phillip Island.
The boat drifts within meters of the seals, enabling you to witness them in their natural environment first hand. It is impossible not to be captivated by these naturally playful and inquisitive animals, as they regularly approach the boat for a closer look at you! Along the way you’ll be enthralled by the beautiful coastline and learn all about the history of Phillip Island’s western shoreline. Depart from Cowes Jetty, 11-13 The Esplanade, Cowes VIC. Ph 1300 763 739
Check their website for information on lots of nature related activities on Phillip Island, including Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre, Churchill Island Nature Park, Rhyll Wetlands, Cape Woolamai.
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Phillip Island Nature Parks
156 Thompson AvenueCheck their website for information on lots of nature related activities on Phillip Island, including Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre, Churchill Island Nature Park, Rhyll Wetlands, Cape Woolamai.
Essentials
ALDI Cowes
80 Thompson AveColes Cowes
114-122 Thompson AveWoolworths Cowes
133 Thompson AveFood Scene
Good food, reasonable prices and friendly service. Tuesday all day and evening, they have a special $12 pizza and pasta deal which makes for a good cheap meal, and the quality is still great. One of our favourites. Gluten free options on the menu and good coffee. Also live music (Jazz band) on the last Saturday of the month, check with venue.
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The Goat In The Boat
69 Thompson AveGood food, reasonable prices and friendly service. Tuesday all day and evening, they have a special $12 pizza and pasta deal which makes for a good cheap meal, and the quality is still great. One of our favourites. Gluten free options on the menu and good coffee. Also live music (Jazz band) on the last Saturday of the month, check with venue.
Good food at reasonable prices. Gluten free options on the menu.
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Sherwoods Restaurant & Bar
5 Thompson AveGood food at reasonable prices. Gluten free options on the menu.
Fantastic sushi, authentic Japanese food to eat in or take away. On the corner of Thompson Ave and Church Street. Have your meal in the restaurant or take it down to the beach and find a seat looking out over the bay. Love it!
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Youki's
68 Chapel StFantastic sushi, authentic Japanese food to eat in or take away. On the corner of Thompson Ave and Church Street. Have your meal in the restaurant or take it down to the beach and find a seat looking out over the bay. Love it!
Family owned Italian restaurant. You can eat inside or out in the piaza, or take away. Pizza and pasta. Also make good coffee.
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Pino's Trattoria
29-31 Thompson AveFamily owned Italian restaurant. You can eat inside or out in the piaza, or take away. Pizza and pasta. Also make good coffee.
Good for coffee, brunch or lunch. On the foreshore in Cowes, it is less than 1km walk from Mermaid Cottage. Turn right out of the driveway, and you can walk along the beach or the road into Cowes.
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Madcowes
17 The EsplanadeGood for coffee, brunch or lunch. On the foreshore in Cowes, it is less than 1km walk from Mermaid Cottage. Turn right out of the driveway, and you can walk along the beach or the road into Cowes.
Entertainment & Activities
Great activity for a rainy afternoon. Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling offers the latest, most modern bowling with automatic scoring, and so much more. The Centre features 8 timber lanes with bumper bowling and ramps available for young players or beginners. 91-97 Settlement Road Cowes, Victoria. Ph +613 5952 3977
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Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling & Entertainment Centre
91-97 Settlement RdGreat activity for a rainy afternoon. Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling offers the latest, most modern bowling with automatic scoring, and so much more. The Centre features 8 timber lanes with bumper bowling and ramps available for young players or beginners. 91-97 Settlement Road Cowes, Victoria. Ph +613 5952 3977