Eat & Shop
Local cafes, restaurants and shops — run by your hosts, not a chain.
Anchor Belle Holiday Park
Holiday park in Cowes with cabins and sites a short drive from the beach and town.
Anchorage Caravan Park
Quiet five-acre caravan and camping park in semi-rural Ventnor, minutes from the Penguin Parade.
Anerie
Cosy adults-only French bistro on Thompson Avenue serving classic Gallic dishes with stylish charm.
Anerie General
Family-run cafe, general store and eatery serving the quiet Silverleaves end of the island.
Arthur Phillip Motor Inn
Motor inn in central Cowes offering convenient rooms close to shops and the beach.
BEANd Cafe
Micro coffee roaster and eatery famous locally for its homemade fudge and carefully sourced brews.
BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Phillip Island
Large BIG4 holiday park at Newhaven near the bridge, with cabins, sites and family resort facilities.
Bang Bang Bar & Eats
Asian-fusion share plates and cocktails — the island's liveliest dinner room.
Bani's Restaurant and Bar
Modern Greek dining in the heart of Cowes with a Mediterranean-leaning menu and bar.
Bass Strait Direct
Seafood outlet selling sustainably caught local species almost straight off the boats.
Beach HQ
Beachfront spot where fresh seafood and steaks come with a view over Cowes main beach.
Beach Park Tourist Caravan Park
Caravan park in Cowes with sites and cabins close to the Western Port foreshore.
Beachside Bakehouse
Cute little bakery loved for its vanilla slice, pies and salad rolls made for eating by the water.
Better Than Working Charters
San Remo-based fishing charter taking small groups out to fish Western Port and Bass Strait.
Bimbadeen Phillip Island Farm Retreats
Eco-focused self-contained retreats on a 340-acre working beef farm where guests can feed animals and tour the property.
Burnt Toast
Handy coffee-and-brunch stop for surfers on the way to Woolamai beach.
Cafe Lugano
Neighbourhood cafe locals rate for its egg-and-avocado toast and quick takeaway coffee.
Chapel Lane
Hearty European and English-style dishes in a relaxed Cowes dining room.
Churchill Island Café
Heritage-farm cafe pairing farm-fresh cooking with peaceful views over the working island.
Clifftop Boutique Accommodation
Eight-room boutique property perched above Smiths Beach with a private track down to the surf.
Clip N Climb Phillip Island
Indoor climbing centre with colourful challenge walls suited to kids and families.
Coachman Motel and Holiday Units
Motel rooms and self-contained holiday units a short stroll from the Cowes town centre.
Cowes Curry Club
Traditional Indian restaurant offering dine-in and takeaway curries in central Cowes.
Cozy Island
Thompson Avenue Vietnamese kitchen bringing fresh, herb-driven flavours to the island.
Fishermans Wharf Fish And Chips
Esplanade chippie opposite Cowes main beach frying whiting, flounder and calamari to eat on the sand.
Flo Alchemy Wellness Sanctuary
Bespoke wellness space specialising in magnesium float therapy, sauna, cold plunge and sound lounge sessions.
G'day Tiger
Early-opening Melbourne-style cafe pouring Seven Seeds coffee alongside standout toasted sandwiches.
Genesta House Bed & Breakfast
Traditional bed and breakfast in Cowes offering cooked breakfasts and period charm near the beach.
Glen Isla House
Adults-only boutique bed and breakfast set in the heritage gardens of an 1870s homestead, 100 metres from Cowes beach.
Grenache Wine Bar
Intimate wine and gin bar for working through Victorian drops with shared plates.
Grumpys Crazy Golf
18-hole crazy golf course on Thompson Avenue with quirky themed obstacles for all ages.
Himalayan Herbs Cafe & Restaurant
Nepalese-Indian kitchen dishing up fragrant curries and momos, with delivery around the island.
Hotel Phillip Island
Central Cowes hotel whose restaurant trades on panoramic ocean views and crowd-pleasing menus.
Island Healing
Day spa and holistic health centre offering head spa treatments, therapeutic massage and yoga.
Island Pies
Pie shop celebrated for its scallop pies and daily fresh-baked range near the bridge.
Island Surfboards
Surf shop and surf school since the 70s — lessons at Smiths Beach.
Island Whole Foods
Health-leaning cafe and grocer on Chapel St, just off the main strip.
Islantis Surf Experience
Iconic surf store in the Big Wave complex wrapped around an immersive 360-degree surf-culture exhibit.
Isola di Capri
Long-running Italian institution facing the Cowes jetty, turning out pizzas from simple margherita to tiger prawn.
Jims Bait and Tackle
Veteran fishing shop kitting out anglers with bait, tackle and local knowledge for Western Port.
Kaloha Holiday Resort
Holiday resort near the Cowes foreshore combining motel-style rooms, units and resort facilities.
Kelp San Remo
Cocktail bar pairing Mexican-influenced fusion plates and tapas with drinks near the bridge.
Kims Bakehouse
Thompson Avenue bakery known for cheap, satisfying roast pork and salad rolls.
Kristos Cafe & Taverna
Greek-style taverna overlooking the bay at Cowes, good for a long mezze-fuelled lunch.
Lattitude
Gift and homewares trove where locals hunt for out-of-the-ordinary presents.
Local Way Tours
Small-group wine, wildlife and Penguin Parade tours departing from Melbourne or on-island.
Maru Koala and Animal Park
Wildlife park on the way to the island where visitors hand-feed kangaroos and meet koalas up close.
Mello
Stylish modern cocktail bar and pizzeria giving San Remo's dining strip a contemporary edge.
Mon Dieu
Award-winning French-fusion cafe on Church Street with an all-day menu from eggs benedict to hotcakes.
My Seaside Cafe
Foreshore cafe with water views whose eggs benedict and breakfast burgers draw people around to Rhyll.
NRMA Phillip Island Beachfront Holiday Park
Beachfront holiday park offering cabins, powered sites and safari-style glamping tents.
National Vietnam Veterans Museum
Museum near the bridge housing interactive exhibits, aircraft and military vehicles from the Vietnam War era.
Newhaven Fishing Charters
Wheelchair-accessible fishing charter departing Rhyll Jetty targeting whiting, snapper, gummy shark and tuna.
North Pier Hotel
Esplanade pub opposite the Cowes foreshore doing traditional counter meals and cold beers, with rooms overlooking the bay.
Ocean Adventures Phillip Island
Runs Victoria's only jet boat experiences, with Thundercat and Drift tours departing San Remo Jetty.
Ocean Reach Brewing
The island's craft brewery — taproom just off the main street.
Omaru Farm Cafe, Stay & Store
Working farm with a Sri Lankan-influenced farm-to-table cafe and a store selling its own eggs, olive oil and produce.
Pelicans Motel
Motel in San Remo close to the jetty where the town's famous daily pelican feeding takes place.
Phillip Island Adventure Resort
Group and camp-style resort with on-site adventure activities, pools and recreation facilities for large bookings.
Phillip Island Bakery
Old-school bakery whose French vanilla slice and cabinet of pies keep day-trippers stopping in.
Phillip Island Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
Daily hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus linking Cowes, San Remo, The Nobbies, Churchill Island and other key island stops.
Phillip Island Go Karts
Go-karting on a scale replica of the famous Grand Prix racing circuit at the track precinct.
Phillip Island Helicopters
Scenic helicopter flights from Phillip Island Airport over the Penguin Parade, Grand Prix Circuit and Cape Woolamai.
Phillip Island Park Lane Holiday Park
Bush-setting holiday park opposite the Koala Conservation Reserve with cabins, glamping pods and its own mini golf links.
Phillip Island RSL
Family-friendly club bistro that is a reliable standby for generous meals in Cowes.
Phillip Island Ten Pin Bowling
Cowes entertainment centre combining ten pin bowling, laser tag, arcade games and pool tables.
Phillip Island Visitor Information Centre
Official visitor centre offering trip planning, accommodation bookings and attraction tickets seven days a week.
Phillip Island Wildlife Park
Bushland wildlife park in Cowes where free-roaming kangaroos and wallabies can be hand-fed.
Phillip Island Winery
Cool-climate wines and grazing boards among the vines.
Pino's Trattoria
Long-running family Italian on Thompson Ave.
Pioneer Kayaking
Guided sea kayak tours exploring the coastline at Cowes, Rhyll, Churchill Island and Cape Woolamai.
Purple Hen Winery
Small vineyard on the quiet side of the island — cellar door tastings over Westernport.
Quays Motel
Quiet waterfront motel in San Remo at the gateway to Phillip Island.
Ramada Resort Phillip Island
Villas and pool in the bush on the edge of Cowes.
Rhyll General Store & Takeaway
The village's all-purpose general store doubling as its go-to takeaway counter.
Rhyll Haven Luxury Accommodation
Luxury B&B-style accommodation in the quiet fishing village of Rhyll on the island's north-east coast.
Rusty Water Brewery
Brewery, restaurant and bar on Phillip Island Rd — islander-brewed ales.
Saltwater Phillip Island
Waterside cafe-bar-restaurant beside the bridge with near-270-degree views across Westernport.
San Remo Bakehouse
Bakery watching over the bridge with a big sourdough range including an unusual banana-and-cacao loaf.
San Remo Fisherman's Co-Op
Fish and chips straight off the boats, beside the pelican feeding.
San Remo Hotel
Classic country coastal pub with bistro meals and accommodation a short stroll from the jetty.
Seahorse Motel
Motel accommodation within walking distance of the Cowes foreshore and town centre.
Silverwater Resort
Hilltop resort overlooking Westernport — pools, tennis and family apartments.
Super Cruzer Bike Hire
Fat-tyre and urban e-bike hire from a Thompson Avenue shopfront for exploring the island's cycle paths.
Sweet N Sassy
Family-run Esplanade parlour with 40 flavours of ice cream and build-your-own loaded shakes opposite the beach.
The Cape Kitchen
Clifftop dining over the ocean — the special-occasion spot.
The Corner Dispensary
Practitioner-run wholefoods and herbal dispensary on Chapel Street stocking bulk foods and local organic produce.
The Foreshore Bar & Restaurant
Relaxed Rhyll waterfront venue with 180-degree views across the bay from its Beach Road perch.
The Haven Wave Cafe
Friendly village cafe rated for its service, with Friday-night tapas as a local tradition.
The Island Marketplace
Thompson Avenue collective shopfront selling island-made skincare, gourmet foods, art and gifts from local small businesses.
The Seaside Provider
Coastal cafe joined to the Cove boutique, so you can browse homewares while your coffee is made.
The Store
Tiny countryside general-store cafe curating local produce and serving honey-drenched crumpets.
The Waterboy Café
Melbourne-calibre brunch spot plating dishes like soba noodles with salmon.
The Wooli Tavern
Casual surf-side tavern known for big locally sourced pub feeds and live music on weekends.
Tides of Rhyll Fish & Chips
Village fish-and-chip shop handy to the Rhyll jetty for a paper-wrapped dinner on the foreshore.
Tropicana Motor Inn
Family-run motor inn in Cowes with easy access to the foreshore and island attractions.
Turn The Page
Cosy independent bookshop stocking an eclectic, well-chosen mix of reads.
Wattle Bank Farm Horse Riding
Small-group bush and beach horse trail rides on the Bass Coast for experienced riders.
Wellbeing Elements
Bathhouse and recovery centre offering contrast therapy with hot pools, cold plunges, saunas and steam.
Western Port Ferries
Passenger ferry service connecting Cowes with French Island and Stony Point across Western Port.
Westernport Hotel
The Westy — pub meals, live music and a rooftop, first stop over the bridge.
Wild Food Farm
Regenerative farm, cafe and farm shop — lunch straight from the paddock.
Wildlife Coast Cruises
Cruise operator running seal-watching, whale-watching and scenic trips from Cowes to Seal Rocks, French Island and Wilsons Promontory.
Xpress Gourmet Pizza
Chapel Street pizza takeaway with a long menu of gourmet toppings, pastas and gluten-free bases.
Youkis Japanese
Compact Japanese takeaway rolling fresh made-to-order sushi and snacks.