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The Nobbies Centre Point Grant (3km past the Penguin Parade) Phone: (03) 5951 2800 Interactive marine education centre with children’s play area, internet and games room, café and gift shop.
Phillip Island Leisure Centre 10-12 Church Street, Cowes Phone: (03) 5952 2811 Gym, body pump, body combat, sauna, squash, indoor stadium, spa and skate park. Centre is managed by the YMCA.
Wineries Pick up a copy of the Southern Gippsland Wine Trail for a great range of wineries in the region.
Wonthaggi Flipp’n Out Bass Coast Playcentre Factory 4, 6 Cyclone Street, Wonthaggi Phone: (03) 5672 2975 Party rooms, wi-fi, slides, tunnels, climbing decks, ball play area, toddler play area, code of conduct compliant, café/healthy food.
Wonthaggi Aquatic Centre & YMCA Wentworth Road, Wonthaggi Phone: (03) 5672 4194 www.basscoast.ymca.org.au Indoor heated 25m pool, fitness classes, health club and holiday programs.
Wonthaggi State Coal Mine Garden Street, Wonthaggi Phone: (03) 5672 3053 www.statecoalmine.com.au Historic buildings, interpretive displays, theatrette and underground mine tours. Please note that closed toe shoes must be worn and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information
Activities for a rainy day
Cowes Visitor Information Centre 91 – 97 Thompson Avenue Cowes VIC 3922 1300 366 422 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
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Art Galleries and Studios Pick up a copy of Bass Coast’s Arts Round The Shire booklet for a great range of galleries and studios in the region.
Bass Bass River Reds Venison & Cuckoo Clock Farm 36 Woolmer Road, Bass Phone: (03) 5678 2234 Venison sales. Cuckoo Clock display and sales.
Cinema Wonthaggi Cinema Graham Street, Wonthaggi Phone: (03) 5672 3593 www.wonthaggicinema.com.au
Stadium 4 Cinema Smith Street, Leongatha Phone: (03) 5662 5762 www.stadiumcinema.com.au
Grantville Maru Koala & Animal Park 1650 Bass Highway, Grantville Phone: (03) 5678 8548 www.marukoalapark.com.au Only 10 minutes drive from Phillip Island. Visit the indoor nursery and animal display. Get a professional photo taken with a koala or one of the other animals, including dingoes, possums and wombats.
Inverloch Bunurong Environment Centre and Shell Museum 1 Ramsay Boulevard, Inverloch Phone: (03) 5674 3738 www.sgcs.org.au The Shell Museum has over 6,000 shells on display, a wide range of information and displays covering environmental and conservation issues.
Broadbeach Resort Swimming Pool 5 Lindsey Close, Inverloch Phone: (03) 5674 6290 www.broadbeachinverloch.com.au Indoor heated pool and steam room allowing casual day visitors.
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Phillip Island A Maze ‘N’ Things 1805 Phillip Island Road, Cowes Phone: (03) 5952 2283 www.amazenthings.com.au Visit the bizarre, intriguing and stimulating world of optical illusions, mazes, mind games, puzzles and the delights of discovery.
Cleanskin Kitchenware 158 Thompson Avenue, Cowes Phone: (03) 5952 3494 www.cleanskinkitchenware.com.au Cooking classes for adults and children.
Grumpy’s Crazy Golf 152 Thompson Avenue, Cowes Phone: (03) 5952 3060 The Mini Golf at Grumpy’s is all undercover.
Heritage Centre Museum Thompson Avenue, Cowes Phone: (03) 5956 9214 View a display on the history and wildlife of Phillip Island.
National Vietnam Veterans Museum Veterans Drive, off Phillip Island Tourist Road, Newhaven Phone: (03) 5956 6400 www.vietnamvetsmuseum.org A chance for all the family to see genuine memorabilia and obtain non-political information on the Vietnam War era. The museum also has a café.
Penguin Parade Summerland Beach, Summerland Phone: (03) 5951 2800 www.penguins.org.au The Visitor Centre opens at 10.00am and the penguins arrive at sunset. There is a lot to see before the penguins arrive particularly in the education centre.
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Phillip Island Tenpin-Bowling and Entertainment Centre 91 Settlement Road, Cowes Phone: (03) 5952 3977 www.pitenpin.com.au 8 Lanes (including bumpers for kids). Lazer zone, pool tables, table tennis and internet access.
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory 930 Phillip Island Road, Newhaven Phone: (03) 5956 6600 www.phillipislandchocolatefactory.com.au Ticket entry includes viewing of chocolate village, waterfall, and sculptures.
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Visitor Centre Back Beach Road, Smiths Beach Phone: (03) 5952 9400 www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au See the display of Phillip Island’s motor racing history. Walk through the water gardens and enjoy the view of the Grand Prix Circuit.
Rhyll Trout and Bush Tucker Farm 36 Rhyll-Newhaven Road, Rhyll Phone: (03) 5956 9255 www.rhylltroutandbushtucker.com.au Undercover BBQ area, indoor rainforest, lake and indoor fishing.
The Funshed 91-97 Settlement Road, Cowes Phone: (03) 5952 5152 or 0409160994 Indoor playground and café with three level structure, jumping castle, flying fox, skate ramps, amusement games and lots more.