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V-Line bus to and from Melbourne stops at Grantville, Corinella, Bass, San Remo, Newhaven and Cowes daily.
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Melbourne - Cowes/ Cowes - Melbourne
Adult Single $15.60
Adult Return $31.20
Off-peak Return $21.90
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Phone: 132232
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Most people join tour groups to get to the island. I hate tour groups! They merely show you the "surface" of the island, and usually very rush. Self drive tour will allow you to explore the island at your own leisure and bring you to places where the tour groups will never bring you in a million year.
To get to Phillip Island from Melbourne, take the South Eastern Arterial (M1) to Cranbourne exit, where you'll need to turn into South Gippsland Highway (M420). Follow this route to the Bass Highway (A420) which will take you through Grantville and past Corinella and Bass. Turn right at the roundabout at Anderson onto the Phillip Island Tourist Road (B420) through to San Remo, over the bridge, through Newhaven to Cowes.
When you rent a car, remember to request for a copy of Melway!
Written Dec 17, 2002
Written Mar 8, 2011
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This is a nice way to explore the island for someone with a lot of stamina (not me obviously :( ).
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2/17 Esplanade, Cowes
Written Dec 17, 2002
Phone: 5952 2533
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This is a nice way to explore the island for someone with a lot of stamina (not me obviously :( ). Ride On Bikes2/17 Esplanade, Cowes
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Q: Hi everyone, I was wondering what you thought of taking a Great Ocean Road tour? I cannot drive, so I figure this is the best...
A: Few things outside of the major cities are easy to do on your own without transport. Even once you get there, the attractions on Phillip Island are spread out. Looking...
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The island was discovered by George Bay in January 1798, 10 years after the first fleet arrived in Sydney. Originally named Snapper Island and then Grant Island it was finally named after Captain...
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I know that for the vast majority of overseas tourists, Phillip Island represents an excursion out of Melbourne to go and see the penguins. Remember, if you're going to see them, think "cold". It's an...
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Phillip Island is about a 2 hour drive from Melbourne, unless you leave at peak hour and then it seems to take forever! George Bass discovered Phillip Island in 1798. It was originally named Snapper...
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A COLD Afternoon on Phillip Island!
Sarah and I decided to take a spur of the moment trip a couple hours south to enjoy the winter weather blowing in from Antarctica on Phillip Island. Phillip Island is located 2 hours South East of...
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If you are in Melbourne and just want to go out of the city on a weekend, Philip Island is the best place. You can actually do it in a day with any of the tour operators or you can rent a car and...
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