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Bass Coast & Phillip Island The Bass Coast and Phillip Island are rich in diversity and offer their own unique take on Australia’s coastal regions. The area boasts isolated beaches, lush farmlands, historical landmarks and much more. Whether it’s a romantic weekend for two or a fun filled family holiday you’re after, Bass Coast and Phillip Island have it all! Showcasing a number of towns along this stunning coastline such as Cowes, San Remo, Newhaven and Inverloch, most are within an easy two hour drive south east of Melbourne. Phillip Island offers a wide range of entertainment, shopping, restaurants, craft centres, and sporting facilities and events. Surfing enthusiasts can enjoy surfing along the rugged southern coastline which faces Bass Strait or families looking for safe swimming areas can head for the protected northern beaches nestled into Western Port. For those who would like to take in the scenery, there are 15 walking tracks on and around Phillip Island ranging in distance and difficulty. These tracks are well defined and will take you to many interesting places that are not accessible by car. Just off Phillip Island lies Churchill Island. The island marks the first European settlement in Victoria and, today, remnants of its pioneering days can be seen in its restored cottages. The tiny island can be walked or cycled and every fourth
Saturday of the month visitors can peruse the farmers’ market between 8am and 1pm. Drop into the visitor centre for more information on this historic island. The Wildlife Coast Cruises offers a seal watching cruise to one of Australia’s most unique natural experiences. Be enthralled at the sight and sound of fur seals at Seal Rocks in Bass Strait. For a host of unique, interactive and stimulating activities that appeal to adults and children don’t miss the award winning theme park A Maze ’N Things. It is a bizarre world of illusions, puzzles, mazes and mini golf that provides fun and entertainment for everyone. Tourism boomed in the late 1920s when an access track to the penguin colony was built. Every evening at dusk delighted visitors watch the world’s smallest penguins as they gather in small groups at the water’s edge and set off across the beach to their burrows in the dunes. Be sure to visit some of the quaint townships situated along the Bass Coast to explore all that this beautiful region has to offer.
For more information, visit www.visitbasscoast.com or www.visitphillipisland.com
A Guide to Phillip Island Phillip Island is a picturesque getaway that boasts plenty to see and do. TOURS AND SIGHTSEEING Exceptional Phillip Island Area Tours can take you on sightseeing tours across the whole region, as far afield as Wilsons Promontory. If you want to get off the beaten track and enjoy hidden gems, meet artists and provedores, or simply learn more about the area, join a local Exceptional guide. Be sure to check out Phillip Island’s most popular tourist attraction - the penguin parade. Tickets can be purchased online at www.penguins.org.au. View an array of marine life and amazing coastal scenery with Wildlife Coast Cruises. Enjoy seal watching, lunch cruises, Twilight Bay, winter whales, and more. The Koala Conservation Centre, located at 1810 Phillip Island Road, allows visitors to view koalas in their natural environment from treetop boardwalks that wind through eucalypt woodland.
WALK AND CYCLE With 100 kilometres of coastline and more than a quarter of the island conserved for the environment, Phillip Island’s walking and cycling tracks are a well-kept secret. Try these suggested tracks: Penguin Parade - A cycle or one-hour walk from the Penguin Parade to the carpark at Point Grant. This walk takes you south west along a small unsealed road where spectacular coastal views can be observed. Bush to Bay - This cycle/walk takes you from the Koala Conservation Centre to Rhyll. This track combines the Oswin Roberts Reserve tracks and the Conservation Hill and Rhyll Inlet tracks. The approximate length of this walk is seven kilometres one way. Churchill Island - There is a five kilometre walking track around the island which will take around two hours. The North Point Loop, which is two kilometres, will take approximately one hour. Both tracks can be cycled.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING Escape the daily grind and give your body time to revitalise on Phillip Island with a number of rejuvenation options. Phillip Island’s personal health service industry provides a wide range of services. With a pristine natural environment to work-out in, Phillip Island also has day spa facilities and beauty services where one can escape to relax and recharge. The region’s slow pace and fresh sea air makes it a perfect getaway to focus on your wellbeing.
FOOD AND WINE Scattered about the island are restaurants and cafés galore. They’re often in the most idyllic and unlikely spots: beside farmland with grazing Highland cattle, on balconies overlooking Western Port, amid the bustle of main streets and laid out along the foreshore of seaside villages. The Island’s cool climate, rich volcanic soil and moderating influence of the sea coalesce into excellent wine producing country. The quality of wine is clear from the consistently good performances of the island’s wineries and, off the island, Southern Gippsland has developed a reputation for quality cool-climate wines. Sweeten your visit to the region by calling into the Phillip Island Chocolate Factory - a treat for the whole family!
FISHING For the rod and line fisherman, a pleasant day can be had tossing a line in from the jetties at Cowes, Newhaven, Rhyll, San Remo and Corinella. Fishing in the bay is also a popular pastime, as is surf fishing. Charter fishing expeditions depart from Rhyll and San Remo, and hire-boats are available from Rhyll, Cowes and Corinella. Boat ramps are located at Rhyll (all-tide ramp), Anderson Road in Cowes West (larger craft not at low tide), Newhaven and Corinella. Newhaven and Corinella also have slipways. A licence is required for leisure fishing in Western Port and is available at fishing outlets along with regulations on maximum and minimum sizes of fish.
PHILLIP ISLAND CIRCUIT The Phillip Island Circuit is home to premier motor racing events each year including the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, World Superbike Championship and the Island Magic. The circuit is open year round with a range of fun activities that will drop your jaw and dazzle your eyes. Let rip in a Go Kart on the 760 metre scale replica Grand Prix track. With individual lap time print-outs you can challenge yourself against the clock and, with tandem karts available, the whole family can enjoy the thrill.
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Rhyll The sheltered port of Rhyll is a lovely village a few minutes from Cowes. Hire a boat and cast a fishing line into the bay or kayak or canoe around nearby Rhyll Inlet and Swan Bay. Take in some of Phillip Island’s wildlife with a walk along the Rhyll Inlet, Conservation Hill and Oswin Roberts Reserve. Spot a koala from the elevated boardwalks at the Koala Conservation Centre. Take the time to visit the OutbackChef Wild Food Farm in Rhyll. OutbackChef supplies an amazing range of native herbs, spices, fruits and berries, working directly with wildharvesters, Indigenous communities, farmers and growers in regional and remote areas. Grab a coffee and cake at the Wild Food Café while you are there. For dining with a view, try the Foreshore Bar and Restaurant on Beach Road.
Cape Woolamai Explore the natural wonders of Cape Woolamai. Cape Woolamai is Phillip Island’s highest elevation point and boasts ancient granite rock that provides stunning vistas from any vantage point. Visitors can explore the coastal scenery along any of the trails which include the Cape Woolamai Circuit, Pinnacles Walk, Old Granite Quarry Walk and Cape Woolamai Beacon Walk. Cape Woolamai is also one of the most popular surfing destinations in Victoria and home to a colony of mutton birds (seasonal) that can be observed returning home on dusk after a day out on the ocean.
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ArtSpace Gallery Wonthaggi is a contemporary art space which offers changing exhibitions, artworks by regional artists and unique artisan gifts. Be inspired by the 2D and 3D contemporary and traditional art. For what’s on, visit www.artspacewonthaggi.com.au.
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Situated approximately 133 kilometres from Melbourne, Wonthaggi is the retail and commercial hub of the region.
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Inverloch Located 140 kilometres south east of Melbourne, Inverloch has become one of Victoria’s premier holiday locations. Despite an influx of seasonal visitors each year, Inverloch has retained the original, intimate feeling that has been attracting people to the town for the past 130 years. Fortunately for visitors, the town’s beautiful beachfront is able to accommodate almost every form of water based activity, including kite surfing, kayaking, boating, sailing, water skiing, wind surfing and surfing. For a fun day out for the family, make sure you check out Inverloch’s Dinosaur Dig Site. For more information and bookings, visit www.sgcs.org.au. For more information on the region, drop into the visitor information centre located at 16 A’Beckett Street.
Kilcunda Kilcunda is located 117 kilometres south east of Melbourne. This charming town offers a range of activities and events for visitors to enjoy including fishing, surfing, swimming, tennis and walking. One unique event is the Kilcunda Lobster Festival, which is held annually come rain, hail or shine. The festival begins at 9am on Sunday of the Australia Day long weekend in January. The festival activities include live entertainment, food and market stalls, fun amusements and, of course, lobsters! Local lobsters can be purchased or you have a chance to win a lobster on the spinning wheel that operates all day. Free entry and lots of things to do for all the family!
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Nestled at the foot of the Strzelecki Ranges, Leongatha is a rural township known for its dairy production.
Bass, named after the explorer George Bass, was settled as far back as the 1860s.
Leongatha is the major shopping and service centre in Prom Country and hosts a broad range of services and facilities for visitors including shops, fast food outlets, cafes and a four cinema complex. Justifiably proud of both its civic and private gardens, Leongatha hosts Daffodil, Camelia and Rose Shows annually. The Great Southern Rail Trail, a 53 kilometre cycle trail, commences at Leongatha and sprawls south east towards Foster for those keen to explore the region on bikes. If you enjoy golf, make sure you take in a round at the Leongatha Golf Club boasting a beautfiul 18 hole course which was designed by H. Vernon Morcom.
The fertile environment of Bass offers the perfect conditions for dairy farming. And if you love cheese, then you’re in for a treat. Bassine Specialty Cheeses showcases artisan cheeses which are produced on the farm. A cafe is open for tastings and sales 10am to 4pm Monday to Thursday, and 10am to 6pm Friday to Sunday.
Calendar of Events JANUARY
APRIL - OCTOBER
• Kustom Nationals
• Easter Fun Festival - Churchill Island
• Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show
• Easter - Coronet Bay Easter Fair
• Woolamai Picnic Racing
• Phillip Island Festival of Stories
• International Island Classic - Motorcycle
• San Remo Fishing Festival
• Cape Family Festival - Cape Paterson
• Tour of Gippsland
• Cape Aquathon - Cape Paterson
• Australian Superbikes Championship
• Wonthaggi Power Car Show & Shine
• Island Whale Festival
• Kilcunda Lobster Festival
• Blessing of the Bikes
• The Hills are Alive
• Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix
• Inverloch Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta • Ocean Sounds Festival
NOVEMBER • Bass Coast Cycle Challenge
FEBRUARY
• Phillip Island Jazz Festival - Cowes
• San Remo Channel Challenge
• Phillip Island Food & Wine Festival
• Cowes Classic
• Island Magic Car Racing
• Bass Coast Barracudas Triathlon Cape Paterson and Inverloch
• Woolamai Picnic Racing
• Woolamai Picnic Racing • Superbike World Championship
MARCH • Woolamai Picnic Racing
• Phillip Island Pro Surfing QS1000
DECEMBER • Sounds of Summer - Inverloch • Christmas and New Year’s Eve Events held across Phillip Island and Bass Coast
• Human Powered Vehicle GP - Wonthaggi • Inverloch Jazz Festival • Phillip Island Classic Historic Car Racing
For the most up to date Calendar of Events and dates visit www.visitbasscoast.com or www.visitphillipisland.com
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Services Cowes Police 92 Chapel Street, Cowes 5952 2037 San Remo Police 34 Phillip Island Road, San Remo 5678 5500 Wonthaggi Hospital 235 Graham Street, Wonthaggi 5671 3333 Phillip Island Medical Group Cowes Medical Centre 164 Thompson Avenue, Cowes 5951 1800 San Remo Medical Clinic 123 Marine Parade, San Remo 5678 5402
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Wonthaggi Medical Group Wonthaggi Clinic 42 Murray Street, Wonthaggi 5672 1333 A’Beckett Street Medical Clinic 25 A’Beckett Street, Inverloch 5674 1207
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Leongatha Health Care Services 14 Koonwarra Road, Leongatha 5662 2201 64 Koonwarra Road, Leongatha 5662 2201
CHURCHILL ISLAND MARKET FRESH PRODUCE
Priceline Pharmacy 24 Thompson Avenue, Cowes 5952 2061
4th Saturday of each month 8am to 1pm
COALS CREEK FARMERS’ MARKET FRESH PRODUCE
Wonthaggi Amcal Pharmacy 158 Graham Street, Wonthaggi 5672 1250
2nd Saturday of the month 8am to 12.30pm
COWES NIGHT MARKET TREASURES, CRAFT & FRESH PRODUCE January, February, March & April 5pm to 9pm
COWES ISLAND CRAFT MARKET CRAFT, CLOTHING & PRODUCE 2nd Saturday of each month 9am to 2pm
COWES MARKET ON CHAPEL CRAFT, CLOTHING & PRODUCE 4th Saturday of the month 8.30am to 2pm
GRANTVILLE MARKET TREASURES, CRAFT, FRESH PRODUCE 4th Sunday of each month 8am to 2pm (Except December when market falls on 3rd Sunday)
INVERLOCH COMMUNITY FARMERS’ MARKET FRESH PRODUCE Last Sunday of each month 8am to 1pm
SAN REMO CUPPA AND CHAT MARKET BRIC-A-BRAC, CAKES & JAMS 2nd Friday 9am to 1pm & Saturday 9am to 12pm of the month
WONTHAGGI ROTARY MARKET TREASURES AND VARIOUS GOODS 2nd Sunday of each month 8am to 1pm More markets over Summer – check out www.bass coast.com.au for market dates.
Terry White Chemmart 42 Bair Street, Leongatha 5662 2183
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