Phillip Island Hotels near Cowes

Cowes is the chief township on Phillip Island and home to less than 5,000 people. The small community’s population soars at peak tourist time, when Melbourne residents descend on the island to occupy holiday homes. Phillip Island Road is the main thoroughfare in picturesque Cowes. The street leads to the waterfront, where a diverse range of restaurants, cafés, bars and shops stay busy until late into the night. In terms of recreation, the island offers superlative dive spots and on the ocean side, good surf conditions. Although private, Phillip Island Golf Club welcomes non-members to play its par-72 course. Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit hosts a number of events throughout the year.

Vitals and Tips

Other points of interest on Phillip Island include the Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach, Koala Conservation Centre, old farm on Churchill Island and Vietnam Veterans Museum.

Cowes has a wide range of hotels and accommodations in store, from hostels to caravan parks, bed and breakfasts to holiday home rentals.

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