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Near the jetty there is a grassy embankment under cypress pines. It has picnic and barbecue facilities, a children's playground, toilets and is a popular fishing spot. Rock pools characterise the basalt rock formations at the end of the amusingly named Erehwon Beach Erehwon is "nowhere" backwards.

The beaches, edged by three low rocky headlands, face north across to French Island and the Mornington Peninsula and are characterised by family-friendly, quiet waters. To the east of Steele Street and The Esplanade is the Lovers Walk which leads past Erewhon Point, through tea-tree, banksia and yellow broom and on to an area of jacarandas and pines.

The pines were possibly planted by Baron von Mueller, the first curator of the Melbourne Botanical Gardens. The Lovers Walk ends at Dunsmore Road but it is possible to continue east along the beach to the inlet at Rhyll.

Anglers, most of whom prefer to fish off the jetty, can expect to fish for snapper, channel whiting, gummy shark, flathead, King George whiting, flounder, Australian salmon, garfish, trevally and pike. It has exhibitions on the history and wildlife of the island with displays devoted to geology, natural history, Aboriginal history, maritime history, the early settlers and the island's bridges, schools and cemetery.

Tickets can be purchased for combinations of these attractions. There are souvenirs, toilets, barbecues, a kiosk and a playground. Opening hours are from It is set on 24 hectares which incorporates 6. There are over species of Australian animals including emus, cassowaries, echidnae, crocodiles, dingoes, goannas, wedge-tailed eagles, pelicans, koalas, snakes, kangaroos, black swans, wallabies, dingoes, rosellas, lorikeets, cockatoos, kookaburras, native owls, Tawny Frogmouths, Tasmanian devils, crocodiles, wombats and a nocturnal animals centre.

There are picnic areas, souvenirs, toilets, barbecues and a kiosk. The admission fee includes a bag of animal food. It is open daily from The little penguins, native to Australia, are the smallest of their species, growing to a mere 33 cm in height.

They possess waterproof feathers and are most plentiful in summer when they are rearing their young. Each evening, just on dusk, hundreds of little penguins make their way back to their burrows in the sand dunes.

The penguins go out to sea each day to catch food mostly pilchards and other small fish for themselves and their young. They return to the beach in 'rafts' groups - sometimes of only a few, sometimes of some dozens and make their way up the beach to their nests where they usually lay a couple of eggs which take about six weeks to hatch.

The chicks remain in the nest for two months. In recent times the activity has become so popular that a substantial visitors' centre with award-winning educational displays, a cafe, a theatrette and a souvenir shop has been established on the site. Walkways and boardwalks have been constructed to ensure that visitors do not stray onto the sand dunes The viewing area is an open air theatre with multiple viewing positions from tiered seats.

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Unranked streets in Cowes. They have everything you need for a short or long stay. Our cabin was heater on when we arrived and it was very much appreciated we arrived in a very cold day!

Kids just loved it. You can do everything by walking to Cowes town center. I really enjoyed my stay there because it is very near to shops and resto. Their owner is very helpful and friendly also. The room is clean and bed is comfy for us. Perfect location. Only about a 10 minute walk to the main shops in Cowes. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Not only was our room super clean on arrival, the entire property is well kept.

Would recommend! Location was good away from the busy part of Cowes and closer to the Penguin Parade. House was great for our needs. Excellent that it was pet friendly. Comms were excellent and prompt. Dhalia was a great host, very attentive. The house is set up with all you could possibly need, it has a home like feel, close to shops and the beach.

The house was clean and tidy. I stayed for a mid year getaway and had an exceptional time,the staff at North Pier Hotel were helpful ,i will be booking in again when i have a summer break.

The location is right on the main road entering Cowes which is excellent, right near the Coles! There was undercover parking available onsite as well. The cabins were good. There where things for the kids to do, they liked the jumping pillow and basketball court and being able to ride there bikes. Great place for the kids to ride around, brilliant ride in to Cowes each morning.

Indoor pool and sauna was perfect for winter. Comfortable rooms. Well located in Cowes. Clean and tidy. Heating warmed room quickly on cold night. Good value for last minute booking. The cleanest place I have stayed in at Cowes, Phillip Island. The staff were very friendly and warm. I solo travel a lot, and rather than stay in an apartment I stay at the caravan park! It gives me the opportunity to meet new people and still have my own space! Find a spot in the beach and disappear into a good book!

The location was excellent, comfortable accommodation and the staff were friendly. List your property. Visitors can either enjoy a long walk on this stretch of beach or use the Lovers Walk foreshore track and unsealed Stradbroke Avenue to enjoy beach views from this shady alternative route through areas of tea trees, banksias, jacarandas and pines.

Cowes has a number of recreational facilities including a golf course on Coghlan Road and sporting facilities at both Dunsmore Park and Blue Gum Reserve, located on Dunsmore Road. Cowes makes an ideal base to explore Phillip Island's many attractions.