Food Scene
Take a walk along the beach and then cut through the dunes to get to the Silverleaves Store & Cafe, enjoy a coffee and cake, or a light lunch before returning home for more relaxation!
1 Honeysuckle Grove
1 Honeysuckle GroveTake a walk along the beach and then cut through the dunes to get to the Silverleaves Store & Cafe, enjoy a coffee and cake, or a light lunch before returning home for more relaxation!
Great Italian food & Good pizza, family friendly, arrive early to avoid the rush.
191 locals recommend
Pino's Trattoria
29-31 Thompson AveGreat Italian food & Good pizza, family friendly, arrive early to avoid the rush.
Mad Cowes for breakfast, check out the reviews on Trip Advisor - it's the Number 1 eatery in Cowes
16/17 The Esplanade
17 The EsplanadeMad Cowes for breakfast, check out the reviews on Trip Advisor - it's the Number 1 eatery in Cowes
The New takeaway Pizza counter is a big winner. They will deliver anywhere on the island.
54 locals recommend
Hotel
13 The EsplanadeThe New takeaway Pizza counter is a big winner. They will deliver anywhere on the island.
Launch Tinnys & Jetskis here.
Perhaps walk the beach for a morning coffee at the boat ramp cafe.
7 locals recommend
Cowes Boat Ramp
Anderson RoadLaunch Tinnys & Jetskis here.
Perhaps walk the beach for a morning coffee at the boat ramp cafe.
11 Beach Rd
11 Beach RoadNice Coffee
Nice Restaurant, great fish & Chips next door, take away and eat on the pier!
46 locals recommend
The Foreshore Bar & Restaurant
11A Beach RdNice Restaurant, great fish & Chips next door, take away and eat on the pier!
San Remo Fishermans Co-Op
170 Marine ParadeBest Fish & Chips
2/4 The Esplanade
4 The EsplanadeTake away coffee then relax & watch the kids play in the park.
Entertainment & Activities
Playground, 800m gentle walk along Lovers Lane trail behind the dunes. (Coffee nearby!)
1 The Esplanade
1 The EsplanadePlayground, 800m gentle walk along Lovers Lane trail behind the dunes. (Coffee nearby!)
Dunsmore Park
Skate Park, Tennis Courts, Football Oval - all next door!
The kids will love the Koalas! - visit in the morning - 10:00 am is best.
232 locals recommend
A Maze N Things Theme Park
1805 Phillip Island RdThe kids will love the Koalas! - visit in the morning - 10:00 am is best.
The Kids will not let you drive past this one, they love it. Mostly indoor - so a good rainy day option, crazy golf and rope bridges outside.
232 locals recommend
A Maze N Things Theme Park
1805 Phillip Island RdThe Kids will not let you drive past this one, they love it. Mostly indoor - so a good rainy day option, crazy golf and rope bridges outside.
Kids love the Crazy Golf - its covered so can be done rain or shine.
25 locals recommend
Grumpys Crazy Golf
152 Thompson AveKids love the Crazy Golf - its covered so can be done rain or shine.
Ten Pin Bowling - Indoor so it works Rain or Shine.
Also Lazer skirmish, Pool, Billiards, Table Tennis - Open 7 days a week.
37 locals recommend
Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling & Entertainment Centre
91-97 Settlement RdTen Pin Bowling - Indoor so it works Rain or Shine.
Also Lazer skirmish, Pool, Billiards, Table Tennis - Open 7 days a week.
Shopping
69B Chapel St
69B Chapel StreetThe Bakery, Pies and Drinks
Essentials
89 Thompson Ave
89 Thompson AvenueThe Library - with Free WiFi!
Cowes IGA Plus Liquor
161 Thompson AveIGA for food and drink
Woolworths Cowes
133 Thompson AveWoolworths for food and drink
Coles Cowes
114-122 Thompson AveColes for food and drink
Everything Else
Cowes Yacht Club
Osbourne AvenueVery Friendly
Phillip Island Golf Club
34-44 Settlement RdGolf
45 Stradbroke Ave
45 Stradbroke AvenueAccess to the Best beach - Down the steps to the best beach in town, 170m away!
Sightseeing
Best boardwalk to view the cliffs, seabirds and seals (through binoculars) All free, good visitors center as well
117 locals recommend
Nobbies Centre
1320 Ventnor RdBest boardwalk to view the cliffs, seabirds and seals (through binoculars) All free, good visitors center as well
Great patrolled beach, for the more adventurous kids and young at heart.
Great rock pools at low tide.
- Keep between the flags!
77 locals recommend
Smiths Beach
Great patrolled beach, for the more adventurous kids and young at heart.
Great rock pools at low tide.
- Keep between the flags!
Great walk along the beach at Woolamai, impressive whatever the weather.
14 locals recommend
Woolamai Surf Beach
Great walk along the beach at Woolamai, impressive whatever the weather.
Rhyll Boat Ramp
Beach RoadCheck out the boat launching activity as you admire the view from the pier
Park in Kitty Miller bay and walk the cliff park to the point, look down at the remains of the wreck. A great walk, and pretty easy.
Shipwreck SS Speke
Park in Kitty Miller bay and walk the cliff park to the point, look down at the remains of the wreck. A great walk, and pretty easy.
Park here and walk along the path to Swan lake, hide in the bird spotting building and check out the wildlife coming to the lake. and easy flat walk for all the family.
935 Ventnor Rd
Park here and walk along the path to Swan lake, hide in the bird spotting building and check out the wildlife coming to the lake. and easy flat walk for all the family.
Well worth a look, park and walk along the easy boardwalk for spectacular views back into Smiths Beach to the east and to seal rocks in the west.
17 locals recommend
Pyramid Rock
LOT 41 Pyramid Rock RoadWell worth a look, park and walk along the easy boardwalk for spectacular views back into Smiths Beach to the east and to seal rocks in the west.