San Remo Resort And Casino

San Remo Resort And Casino

San Remo Resort And Casino

1. The Township of Cowes

Originally named Mussel Rocks, Cowes is the main township on Phillip Island, renamed by Commander Henry Cox in 1865 because it reminded him of Cowes on the Isle of Wight. In its hey-day, Cowes was the luxury retreat of the elite, who travelled over from the mainland on the steam boat Genista and stayed in grandiose guesthouses.

The town remains an island getaway for tourists from Melbourne and elsewhere and is a bustling hub of recreational activities including paddle boats at Mussel Rock, ten-pin bowling and golf, an entertainment centre with billiard tables and games.

It also has an impressive cultural scene packed with lively cafés, extraordinary art at the Mingara Gallery and a wide array of island made jewellery and retail shops.