1 day in Phillip Island Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Phillip Island route maker
Start: Sydney
Fly to Melbourne, Ferry to Cowes
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Cowes
— 1 day
Ferry to Stony Point, Fly to Sydney
End: Sydney
Tue, Jul 19
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Cowes — 1 day

Resting on the northern coast of Philip Island, Cowes is sandwiched between a coast and a forest.Kick off your visit on the 19th (Tue): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at The Nobbies Centre, then do sightseeing your way with Phillip Island Designated Driver, and then head off the coast to Churchill Island.
To find maps, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Cowes trip maker tool.
Sydney to Cowes is an approximately 4.5-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Sydney in July, plan for little chillier days in Cowes, with highs around 15°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to travel 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.