3 days in Phillip Island Itinerary
3 days in Phillip Island Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Phillip Island trip maker
Start: Melbourne
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Cowes
— 2 nights
Drive
End: Melbourne
Mon, Jun 13 - Wed, Jun 15
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Cowes — 2 nights

Resting on the northern coast of Philip Island, Cowes is sandwiched between a coast and a forest.Bring the kids along to Koala Conservation Centre and A Maze'N Things. And it doesn't end there: admire nature's wide array of creatures at The Nobbies Centre, tour the pleasant surroundings at Pyramid Rock, step off the mainland to explore Churchill Island, and brush up on your military savvy at National Vietnam Veterans Museum.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read Cowes day trip website.
Melbourne to Cowes is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of train and bus. In June, daytime highs in Cowes are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can go by car back home.
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Phillip Island travel guide
A rocky outcrop set against the charming backdrop of the Westernport Bay, Phillip Island boasts sandy beaches and scenic hillsides. Important preservation areas exist on the island, serving as home to a variety of species, such as wallabies, kangaroos, and seals. Surfing is a popular activity, with the area’s waves and breakers being renowned as among the most reliable in the country.