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Visiting Cowes

Families will find kid-friendly activities in Cowes, and visitors give high marks for the beaches. Welcoming and walkable, this city also attracts tourists with its spas.

• There are 39 hotels and other accommodations in Cowes
• The closest major airport is in Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) 81.7 from the city center
• The next closest is in Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) 85.8 away

Sightseeing and Staying in Cowes

A favorite place to visit in the city is Phillip Island Ferry Dock. You'll also find Koala Conservation Centre and A Maze'N Things in the area.

As you plan your holiday getaway, you'll find 39 hotels and other lodging options available to pick from in Cowes. Below are highly ranked ones based on Expedia user reviews:

• Silver Waters Bed & Breakfast - With a stay at this 4-star bed & breakfast, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and free parking, along with free WiFi. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its quiet location.
• Glen Isla House - With a stay at this 5-star guesthouse, guests can enjoy access to free parking and a free ferry terminal shuttle, along with free WiFi.
• Hilltop Apartments Phillip Island - Amenities at this 4-star apartment include free WiFi and free parking. Expedia customers like its comfortable beds.

Dressing for Cowes

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 80°F during the day and 50°F at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 68°F, while the average at night is 41°F
• July through September has daytime averages of 64°F with nighttime averages of 41°F
• In October-December, you can expect daytime averages of 75°F and nighttime averages of 45°F
• Cowes gets about 0.47 inches of rain per year
• Usually February and January are the hottest months with an average of 78°F, whereas July and June are often coldest, averaging 41°F

Cowes is the bustling main township of Phillip Island in Victoria. Come and enjoy the island lifestyle, where everything is close to the beach. Cowes makes an ideal base to explore Phillip Island’s main attractions. Visit the Grand Prix Circuit Visitor Centre or come for a race. Discover the iconic Penguin Parade and the Koala Conservation Centre, or learn about the history of the area at the Phillip Island & District Historical Society Museum. A large variety of restaurants and shops can be found along the cypress-lined main road, Thompson Avenue. Whether you spend your day walking and swimming the beautiful beaches, book an eco-adventure tour to see wild seals, or get pampered at one of the luxurious day spas, you are sure to leave Phillip Island relaxed and happy.

Hotels and accommodation

Plenty of holiday accommodation is available on Cowes. Hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, or cheap cabins in one of several caravan parks cater for all holiday styles and budgets. Most Cowes accommodation is located within a street or two of the beach and in walking distance of the Esplanade and Thompson Avenue.

Getting there

Located 140 km south of Melbourne, Cowes is linked to the mainland by the road to San Remo or to the Mornington Peninsula by a ferry service to Stony Point. Melbourne Airport (MEL) is the closest major airport. Rent a car to drive down Monash Freeway or catch a V/Line bus from Melbourne Southern Cross to Cowes.

Come to Phillip Island

Expedia.com.au is your expert for accommodation in Cowes, Phillip Island, so browse our selection and book today. Discover the natural beauty of the Phillip Island Nature Park and visit the famous penguins of Phillip Island, watch a race at the Grand Prix Circuit, or play a round of at the local golf course – the choice is all yours.