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Aerial view of Cowes township and foreshore on Western Port.

Towns

Cowes and San Remo

Cowes is the Island's main town on the calm Western Port shore. San Remo sits on the mainland side of the bridge that links the Island to the rest of Victoria.

Last reviewed October 2026

Cowes

Cowes has the Island's main shopping street, a jetty and a sheltered north-facing beach. It is a short drive east of Ventnor.

San Remo

Aerial view of San Remo and the bridge to Phillip Island.

San Remo is a fishing town at the eastern entrance to the Island, beside the bridge across the channel.

Eating and drinking

Editorial — to be verified

Venue recommendations to be added once independently reviewed. No paid listings.

Sources

Keep exploring

Two little penguins sheltering in coastal vegetation on Phillip Island.

Nature

Wildlife on Phillip Island

Where to see little penguins, koalas, fur seals and shorebirds on Phillip Island, and how to watch wildlife responsibly.

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit beside Bass Strait.

Motorsport

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit

A visitor's guide to the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, home of the Australian MotoGP and WorldSBK rounds.

Aerial view of Cape Woolamai's headland and surf beach on Phillip Island.

Coast

Cape Woolamai

A guide to Cape Woolamai on Phillip Island: coastal walks, The Pinnacles, the surf beach and what to know before you go.