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San Remo
San Remo, 120 kilometres from Melbourne, was first called Griffiths Point after the trading skipper, John Griffith, who owned the schooner Elizabeth.
Today it is not only the Gateway to Phillip Island but a thriving holiday and residential, village on the Bass Coast.
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.
Numerous shopping facilities including licensed supermarket, chemist, various food outlets including 2 superb hotels which serve the freshest coastal seafood available.
Accommodation ranges from top of the range to pitching a tent with several motels, tourist parks, apartments, cottages and the traditional bed and breakfast.
Feeding the Pelicans
Employees of the San Remo Fishermen’s Co-Op have been feeding the pelicans for many years with the action starting at 12 noon. A great spectacle, especially for the children, it is one of the few major attractions along the coast where there is no admission charge. |
Feeding the Pelicans Noon Daily
Cosmopolitan Atmosphere
Fresh Seafood from Fisherman's Co-op
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San Remo Accommodation
|  | | Shop 8 157/159 Marine Parade San Remo VIC 3925
Perfect Holiday destination! Set in luxurious surrounds and complete with access to pools, spa, sauna & gymnasium. Not to mention Restaurant, Cafe, tennis courts, and games room. Enjoy wandering the resorts well maintained grounds including ponds & parks!! Fully furnished self contained apartments available in 1, 2 & 3 bed styles. Privacy, space & designer furnishings. NIGHTLY & SHORT BOOKINGS ARE AVAILABLE Prices vary depending on season. Apartments from $99 p/n. | |
|  | | Ventnor Beach Road Cowes VIC 3922
Experience Life on a Working Farm.
Traditional Bed & Breakfast in a Historic Homestead
or Family Self Contained Cottages.
"A Holiday Long Remembered" | |
|  | | The Island Accommodation - at Islantis Wave Complex | Low season from $30 p.p.p.n. |
| 10-12 Phillip Island Tourist Road Phillip Island VIC 3925
Brand new purpose built Eco-friendly accommodation complex is specially designed for you with state of the art facilities, comfortable and friendly services.
At The Island we know the importance of meeting people. The complex has been designed with this in mind. Open spaces provide ample space for relaxation, fun, dining and good times. Our vibe is friendly and relaxed - It is all about... you! | |
|  | | Silverwater Resort - Phillip Island Accommodation |
|  17 Potters Hill Road San Remo VIC 3925
Situated on the rolling hills of San Remo, choose from self-contained 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments all with modern facilities, large balconies, and spectacular bay views. With an outstanding range of onsite activities you never need to leave the resort. | |
|  | | The Quays Motel | standard double from $90 |
| Phillip Island Tourist Road San Remo VIC 3925
First motel on your left as you come into San Remo.
Spacious, modern rooms. Walk to beach and shops | |
|  | | San Remo Westernport Hotel/Motel |
| 161 Marine Parade San Remo VIC
Rooms available | |
|  | | Newhaven Bridge Motel | standard double from $81 |
| 31 Forrest Avenue San Remo VIC 3925
Quiet location, clean and comfortable | |
|  | | San Remo Hotel/Motel | standard double from $70 |
| Marine Parade San Remo VIC 3925
Relax and enjoy everything San Remo has to offer | |
|  | | San Remo Pelicans Motel | standard double from $81 |
| 43 Back Beach Road San Remo VIC 3925
Ground floor, quiet location, pool, playground | |
|  | | Phillip Island Caravan Park |
| 24 Beach Crescent Newhaven VIC 3925
Situated at Newhaven just over bridge.
Beach frontage 2 & 3 brm villas, cabins, caravans, internet. | |
| | | 4 Mary Grove San Remo VIC 3925
Spacious, quiet, family park close to all San Remo facilities. | |
San Remo Food and Wine
|  | | Taylors Waterfront Restaurant |
| Main Tourist Road Newhaven VIC 3925
Just past the airport on Main Tourist Road.
Famous for Seafood. Open 7 days before and after the
Penguin Parade. Select from an extensive menu/wine list. Experience Phillip Islands sensational sunsets from the wide panorama of the restaurant.
Accommodation available | |
|  | | Shop 6/159 Marine Parade San Remo VIC 3925
Ultra modern, new, clean, cafe situated in the new San Remo complex on Marine Parade. Friendly owner operators provide fresh, local produce for brekkie and lunch or call in for a coffee and cake.
Open: Wednesday to Sunday from 8am
Open: School and Public Holidays | |
|  | | San Remo Fishermans Co-Op |
| Marine Parade San Remo VIC 3925
Fresh fish Sales or Delicious Fish n Chips
Take the kids and watch Co-Op staff feed the Pelicans every day at 12 noon. No admittance charge. | |
|  | | The Westernport Hotel San Remo |
| Marine Parade San Remo VIC 3925
Bistro meals lunch and dinner 7 days week.
Accommodation available
Regular Entertainment | |
|  | | San Remo VIC 3925
The first hotel in town. Lunch and dinner 7 days in Bistro Lounge | |
|  | | Purple Hen Vineyard & Winery Rhyll |
| 96 McPhees Road Rhyll VIC 3923
Sweeping Coastal Views.
Our Maritime climate generates quality wines with strong varietal character. The first two vintages have won 24 medals and trophies to date.
Open 11am to 5.30pm daily during school holidays.
Other times Friday to Sunday plus public holidays. | |
| | | Shop 9 Vista Place Woolamai VIC 3925
Authentic South African Indian Cuisine | |
San Remo Activities
|  | | Rhyll Trout & Bush Tucker Farm |
| 36 Rhyll Newhaven Road Rhyll VIC 3923
Experience the thrill of catching your own trout.
Outdoor and Indoor Fishing Areas.
Have your catch prepared by our chef in the fully licensed cafe/restaurant-a great experience for all members of the family. Fishing Rods/Lessons Provided.
Set on 15 acres with picnic grounds. Country store. | |
|  | | Islantis Surfboards & Surfer Supplies |
| Phillip Island Road Newhaven VIC 3925
Call in to our Shop at Phillip Island Road Newhaven (just over the bridge) on Phillip Island Road.
Surfing Memorabilia Display
See boards from the 30's.
Read about the History of Surfing.
Test your Skills - Hire a Hawaiin Alaia Board (no fins)
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|  | | 930 Phillip Island Road Newhaven VIC 3925
"1 kilometre from main Phillip Island Bridge"
Viewing windows allow you to observe the manufacturing of the highest quality hand made chocolates.
Samples/Sales Boxed Chocolates/Truffles/ Cream Bars
Open 7 days Cafe on site for meals, coffee etc | |
|  | |  192 Thompson Avenue Cowes VIC 3922
Set on 4 acres in the main street of Cowes. Banfield's cinema is a modern complex seating up to 150. Latest release movies are showing daily.
Banfields is a multi-purpose establishment with licensed function room. Spa units, 2 roomed family suites, motel and pet friendly rooms. | |
|  | |  627a Settlement Road Cowes VIC 3922
Australia's Finest Short Game Facility Located On A Private Beach. Championship Par 3 Golf Course.
2 Club Pitch and Putt Course. Extensive Practice Greens.
Studio Style Accommodation. | |
|  | | National Vietnam Veterans Museum |
| 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven VIC 3922
Open Daily from 10am.
A vast display of weaponry and exhibits depicting the period of Australia’s longest war .
Experience Australia's best hologram type exhibit. See fully equipped Cobra Helicopter and over 20,000 memorabilla items.
Café on site. Light Meals Great Coffee. | |
|  | | The Rotunda Cowes VIC 3922
Seal Watching Cruises, drift amongst a colony of up to 5000 fur seals at Seal Rocks. Ocean rafting adventure trips around Phillip Island. French Island Tours. Bay Cruises. Wilson Prom Tours. Groups or Function Charters. * Please Check Off Season Hours | |
|  | | Coastal Fishing Information |
| Phillip Island VIC 3922
Information about fishing Phillip Island, San Remo, Newhaven, Rhyll, Cowes and Corinella.
Boat Ramps, Tide Times, and types of fish you might expect to catch in this area. | |
|  | | 10-12 Phillip Island Rd Newhaven VIC 3925
At Islantis Surf Shop
Adventure activities and equipment hire including surfing, kayaking, mountain bikes, snorkeling, eco activities | |
|  | | San Remo VIC
one hour from the island along the Bass and South Gippsland Hwys is one of the better country clubs in Australia. | |
|  | | 34-44 Settlement Road Cowes VIC 3909
Picturesque 18 Hole Golf Course.
Visitors & Green Fee Players Welcome.
Facilities include: Clubhouse Bar & Restaurant. Pro Shop
34-44 Settlement Road, Cowes
Clubhouse 03 5952 2141 Golf Bookings 03 5921 1121
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|  | | San Remo VIC
1. Penguin Parade-Point Grant Carpark (Nobbies). A 1hr walk from the Penguin Parade to the carpark at Point Grant. South west along unsealed road. Spectacular coastal views. (Bicycles).
2. Ventnor Beach Walk-30 minute walk along the beach. Access gained from Esplanade off Grossard Point Road. Coastal views of Phillip Island and Mornington Peninsula. Good swimming beach.
3. Bush to Bay-From the Koala Conservation Centre to Ryhll.
Combines Oswin Roberts Reserve walking track and Conservation Hill & Rhyll Inlet tracks. Approx 7 kilometres one way. By using other carparks can be shortened. Suitable for bicycles.
4. Conservation Hill & Rhyll Inlet - Rhyll Inlet is world renowned habitat for migratory waders. Walking tracks allow for good bird observing opportunities. Also suitable for bicycles.
Black Loop-Starts at Conservation Hill, along mangrove boardwalk continuing along Rhyll Inlet to Rhyll approx 90 minutes return.
Blue Loop-Starts at Conservation Hill, along mangrove boardwalk to Rhyll Inlet lookout. Approx 1 hr return.
Green Loop-Mangrove boardwalk return track.
Approx 30 minutes return.
5. Oswin Roberts Reserve-The last remaining remnant bushland on Phillip Island. The walking tracks allow for wildlife observing and are also suitable for bicycles.
Black Loop-Starts at carpark situated off Harbison Rd. Approx 4.5 klms 2 hrs return.
Blue Loop-Starts at carpark situated off Harbison Rd. Approx 2.5 klms 1 hr return
Green Loop-Starts at carpark situated off Harbison Rd. Approx 1.1 klms 30 minutes return.
6. Churchill Island-Small island wih historic buildings, lovely gardens and walking tracks. 5km walk around the island approx 2 hrs. There is also a smaller walk, the North Point Loop which is 2 klms approx 1 hr. Tracks are suitable for bicycles.
Please Note: Admission charge to Churchill Island.
7. Woolamai Safety Beach-1hr walk back towards the bridge. Views to San Remo Jetty. Beach access from Cottesloe Ave in Cape Woolamai. Map U16
8. Cape Woolamai-The highest point on Phillip Island (spectacular views) and the largest shearwater rookery. Between Oct-April this area is home to thousands of shearwaters. All walks start from the information shelter at the carpark, then follow the beach to the left for approx 1 kilometre.
Pinnacle walk (green markers) Approx 4 klms estimated 2 hrs return.
Old Granite Quarry Walk (blue markers) Approx 6klms estimated 3 hour return.
Cape Woolamai Beacon Walk (black markers) Approx 6.6 klms estimated 3 hrs 30 minutes return.
Cape Woolamai Circuit-Comination of all three walking tracks Approx
8 kilometres - 4 hours
9. Cape Woolamai Surf Beach to Colonnades-
Natural attraction featuring columns of basalt best seen at low tide.
10. Forest Caves-Sea caves formed by erosion located just before Surf Beach Estate, left off main Phillip Island Tourist Rd. Walk up the stairs from the carpark onto the beach, then turn left. The caves are only accessible at low tide. Approx 45 minutes return you pass by large sand dunes which are home to thousands of shearwaters Oct-April.
11. Kitty Miller Bay-1 hr walk from Kitty Miller Bay carpark to the east along the beach. This will take you to the site of the wreck of the ‘Speke’. The years have taken their toll leaving but a few remnants. This walk is best carried out at low tide.
12. Pyramid Rock to Berrys Beach-Walk to Berrys beach along gently undulating clifftop track. Enjoy views of Phillip Island’s southern coastline including Point Grant and the Nobbies. Start the walk at either Pyramid Rock carpark (to access the track you will need to walk from the carpark back to Glamis Rd then follow Glamis Rd until you see the start of the track on your right). Approx 2.5 klms 1 hr one way.
13. Swan Lake Trail- Enjoy the tranquility at the only permanent freshwater lake on Phillip Island. Walk to 2 viewing hides for great birdwatching. The easy walk is approx 1.3 klms in length and takes approx 40 minutes return. The trail starts from the carpark on Ventnor Road, 400 mts south of Back Beach Rd (near the Penguin Parade). | |
|  | | 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 | |
|  | | San Remo VIC
Get a Taste of Country Racing at Stony Creek located between Meeniyan and Foster on the South Gippsland Highway. Full TAB meetings conducted throughout the year.
Information 03 5664 0099 | |
|  | | Marine Parade San Remo VIC 3925
Great Spectacle for all the Family and its FREE!
Every day at 12 noon San Remo Fishermans Co-Op.
After the Pelican Feeding why not try the Fish & Chips in the new venue overlooking the jetty with bay views
Selection of Fresh Local Fish for Sale. Crays in season | |
|  | | The Island Spa Wellness Retreat & Cottages |
| 181-189 Justice Road Cowes VIC 3922
Award winning-opened 2008-purpose built Innovative and Substainable Day Spa. 5 treatment rooms-singles-couples and hydrotheraphy. LI'TYA and Pevonia Botanica treatments. Facials,Hand and Foot treatments, Water theraphies, Body treatments & Wraps. Signature Spa journeys. | |
|  | | 1805 Phillip Island Road Cowes VIC 3922
Great Fun for Kids of all Ages!
Get Lost In Our Maze
Confused on our Gravity Room
Shrunk in our Shrinking Room
Dropped Down our Lookout Slide
intriguing, stimulating and bizarre world of optical illusions, mazes, puzzles, mind games and the delight of Puzzle Island. Mini golf, BBQ’s, Café and Retail Shop.
Open 7 days from 10am | |
|  | | Summerland Beach Phillip Island VIC 3922
Every evening at dusk.
See the Little Penguins come ashore at the World Renowned Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach.
Tiered seating with 180 degree elevated viewing.
During peak holiday periods bookings are essential.
Admittance charges apply | |
| | | San Remo VIC
By Car:
Take the South Eastern Arterial (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 onto the Phillip Island Tourist Road (B420) through to San Remo. 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 | |
| | | Island Healing Health Spa and Fitness Centre |
| 6 Forrest Avenue Newhaven VIC 3925
Remedial, deep tissue and relaxation massage.
6 Forrest Avenue Newhaven
Ph: 03 5956 7886 | |
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