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NRMA Phillip Island Beachfront Holiday Park – Your Coastal Oasis

NRMA Phillip Island Beachfront Holiday Park, Your Ultimate Beachfront Family Escape

Discover the ultimate coastal getaway at the NRMA Phillip Island Beachfront Holiday Park, perfectly positioned on the beautiful, north-facing shores of Cowes. This award-winning park offers an unparalleled holiday experience with absolute beach frontage to a calm, family-friendly bay beach. It’s the ideal destination for families and travellers looking to explore the world-famous attractions of Phillip Island, from the magical Penguin Parade to the thrilling Grand Prix Circuit. With the vibrant town of Cowes just a short, scenic stroll along the foreshore, the park combines the tranquillity of a beachfront retreat with the convenience of having shops, cafes, and restaurants right at your fingertips.

The park is a haven of family fun, packed with an incredible array of modern facilities designed to entertain all ages. The resort-style swimming pool is a major drawcard, while kids will be ecstatic with the huge adventure playground, giant jumping pillow, and the engaging school holiday activities program. The park offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit every style and budget, from spacious powered and unpowered sites for caravans and tents, to a variety of modern, self-contained cabins, villas, and even unique safari tents for a touch of glamping luxury. Many of these options are pet-friendly, ensuring that your four-legged family member can join in on the island adventure.

From this perfect base, the wonders of Phillip Island are all within easy reach. Spend your days swimming in the safe bay waters, fishing from the iconic Cowes Jetty, or exploring the island’s stunning coastal walks. In the evening, witness the unforgettable sight of hundreds of little penguins returning to their burrows at the world-renowned Penguin Parade. Get up close with koalas at the Koala Conservation Reserve, marvel at the powerful surf and dramatic rock formations at The Nobbies, or get your adrenaline pumping at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. For a holiday that combines beachfront relaxation with world-class attractions and endless family fun, the NRMA Phillip Island Beachfront Holiday Park is an unbeatable choice.

NRMA Phillip Island Beachfront Holiday Park – VIC Location Map

Park Information

Name: NRMA Phillip Island Beachfront Holiday Park
Address: 4 Church St, Cowes VIC 3922
Website: nrmaparksandresorts.com.au/phillip-island
GPS Coordinates: -38.45145, 145.22731

Site Details

  • Location: Absolute beachfront in Cowes, with direct access to a calm bay beach and a short walk to the town centre.
  • Site Suitable For: Caravans, motorhomes, camper trailers, and tents. A wide range of cabins, villas and safari tents are also available.
  • Road Access: Sealed road access.
  • Site Surface: Offering a mix of grass and slab sites.

Facilities

  • Resort-Style Swimming Pool
  • Adventure Playground & Giant Jumping Pillow
  • Games Room & Pedal Go-Karts
  • Camp Kitchen, Pizza Ovens & BBQ Areas
  • Onsite Public Toilets & Showers
  • Guest Laundry
  • Onsite Dump Point
  • Potable Water, Rubbish Bins & Kiosk
  • Good Mobile Phone & TV Reception

Activities & Essentials

  • Essentials to Bring: Beach gear, bathers, fishing rods for the jetty, and warm jackets for the evening Penguin Parade.
  • Pet-Friendly: Yes, the park is pet-friendly for sites and in selected pet-friendly cabins (conditions and blackout periods apply).
  • Open Fires: Open fires are not permitted. The park has excellent BBQ facilities and pizza ovens.
  • Generator Use: Generators are not permitted.
  • Fishing: Excellent jetty and boat fishing in Western Port Bay for species like whiting, snapper, and calamari.
  • Short Walks: Direct access to the beautiful Cowes foreshore walking and cycling path.

Local Amenities

Pubs

  • Hotel Phillip Island: Approximately 1.5 km
  • North Pier Hotel: Approximately 2 km
  • Westernport Hotel, San Remo: Approximately 6 km

Places to Eat

  • Isola di Capri: Approximately 1.5 km
  • The Waterboy Cafe: Approximately 1.5 km
  • A wide variety of cafes, bakeries, and restaurants in Cowes town centre.

Local Attractions

  • Penguin Parade: Approximately 12 km
  • Koala Conservation Reserve: Approximately 7 km
  • The Nobbies Centre & Seal Rocks: Approximately 14 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit: Approximately 8 km
  • A Maze’N Things: Approximately 6 km

Nearest Caravan Parks

  • Cowes Caravan Park: Approximately 2 km
  • BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Phillip Island: Approximately 5 km

Nearest Free Camps

  • (No designated free camps on Phillip Island)
  • Lang Lang Foreshore (Jam Jerrup): Approximately 40 km

Nearest Dump Points

  • Onsite at Park
  • Cowes Public Dump Point (near Recreation Reserve): Approximately 2 km

Nearest Petrol Stations

  • BP Cowes: Approximately 1 km
  • Shell (Coles Express) Cowes: Approximately 2 km

Drinking Water Resupply

  • Onsite at Park
  • Cowes Jetty Triangle Public Toilets area: Approximately 1.5 km

Nearest Public Toilets

  • Onsite at Park
  • Cowes Foreshore Public Toilets (near the jetty): Approximately 1.5 km

Seasonal Weather Forecast: Cowes, Phillip Island

  • Summer (December – February): Warm and popular, with average maximum temperatures around 23-24°C, often with a cooling sea breeze. Perfect for beach activities.
  • Autumn (March – May): Mild and often sunny with calm conditions, making it a great time to visit without the peak summer crowds.
  • Winter (June – August): Cool and often windy, with average maximums around 13-14°C. It’s a great time to see the powerful surf on the ocean side of the island.
  • Spring (September – November): Mild but can be unpredictable and windy. The island’s landscapes are green and vibrant.

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