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Transport services on French Island Inter Island Ferries
For more information
Daily passenger service between Cowes/Stony Point/French Island (Please note this is not a car ferry, passenger ferry only) Phone: (03) 9585 5730 or www.interislandferries.com.au
Cowes Visitor Information Centre 91 – 97 Thompson Avenue Cowes VIC 3922 1300 366 422
French Island by Bike Bicycles can be taken over on the ferry (a fee applies). The General Store on French Island has bicycles for hire. Bookings must be made prior to arrival.
French Island by Bus French Island Tours Phone: (03) 5980 1241
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Getting around without a car
Inverloch Visitor Information Centre 16 A’Beckett Street Inverloch VIC 3996 1300 762 433 Phillip Island Visitor Information Centre 895 Phillip Island Road Newhaven VIC 3925 1300 366 422 Wonthaggi Visitor Information Centre 1 Bent Street Wonthaggi VIC 3995 1300 854 334 National Relay Service (for people with communication difficulties) 13 36 77
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this leaflet, Bass Coast Shire Council does not accept any responsibility for inaccuracies, omissions, incorrect information or action taken as a result of any information detailed in this guide. October 2012
Phillip Island and Bass Coast
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Boat, Aquabike and Kayak Hire
Bike Hire on Phillip Island
Cowes Car & Boat Hire
Oz Bikes – Cowes
Anderson Street Boat Ramp, Cowes Phone: (03) 5952 5402
0432 731 966
Phillip Island Holiday Hire
0457 281 965
48 – 50 Ventnor Road, Cowes Phone: (03) 5952 5402 for Car, Boat and Kayak Hire Phone: 0419 556 224
The Island Accommodation
Phillip Island Marine & Sales/Servicing 14 Beach Road, Rhyll Phone: (03) 5956 9238 Boat hire seven days a week all year (weather permitting). Hire boats seat up to 6 people. Fishing rods for hire and bait and tackle for sale.
PI Aquabike & Watercraft Rentals
Island E Bikes
10-12 Phillip Island Road, Newhaven Phone: (03) 5956 6123 For surfboard, wetsuit hire and surf lessons. Bike hire: Mountain bikes (no gears, male and female bikes), 1 hour, 1/2 day, 1 day, 1 week.
Bus Services on Phillip Island Cleeland Bus Lines 9 Dunsmore Road, Cowes Phone: (03) 5952 1042
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Public Transport Victoria V/Line Services. Phone: 1800 800 007 or www.ptv.vic.gov.au Services available between Cowes, Anderson, Wonthaggi and between Coronet Bay and Grantville. Public Transport Victoria V/Line Regional Bus Services. Phone: 1800 800 007 or www.ptv.vic.gov.au
Car Hire on Phillip Island Phillip Island Holiday Hire – Cars and Boats 48-50 Ventnor Road, Cowes Phone: (03) 5952 5402 or 0419 556 224
Car Emergency Breakdown Assistance RACV Emergency car service available 24 hours. Phone: 13 11 11
Taxi Services on Phillip Island
Erehwon Point, Cowes Phone: (03) 5952 1276 or 0438 359 668 Phone during off season for delivery of watercraft to your door.
6 Webb Drive, Wonthaggi Phone: (03) 5672 1462
Cowes Taxi Service
Pioneer Kayaking
Phillip Island Bus Lines
Bass Taxis
Tours suitable for anyone over 12 years of age. For tour times and dates go to www.pioneerkayaking.com.au or contact us. Phone: 0459 219 317
Gippsland Bus Services
44–46 The Concourse, Cowes Phone: (03) 5952 2500 Connects with V/Line buses at Anderson. Melbourne to Cowes Return (7 days a week).
Phone: (03) 5952 2200 Phone: (03) 5678 0123
Coastal Taxis (Inverloch, Wonthaggi) Phone: 5672 2333