Cowes travel guide

Cowes Tourism | Cowes Guide

You're Going to Love Cowes

With a population of 3,678, Cowes is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cowes to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Cowes

If you’re looking for affordable options, Phillip Island RSL (225-243 Thompson Ave) and Hotel Phillip Island (11-13 the esplanade) are great picks.

When to visit Cowes

Cowes in June
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cowes in June
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cowes

Plane

Although Cowes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 81 km from Cowes.

Car

Another option to get to Cowes is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 75 km from Cowes. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Cowes. From Sydney, the bus ride to Cowes takes 1159 km and will cost you around $264. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $410 for a journey of 3814 km.

Plane

Although Cowes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 81 km from Cowes.

Car

Another option to get to Cowes is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 75 km from Cowes. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Cowes. From Sydney, the bus ride to Cowes takes 1159 km and will cost you around $264. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $410 for a journey of 3814 km.

Airlines serving Cowes

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,938 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,727 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (516 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,587 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cowes

Average rates range from around $225 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $311 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cowes

Most booked hotels in Cowes

Seahorse Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$142+
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$193+
The Castle - Villa by the Sea
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$172+
Kaloha Holiday Resort Phillip Island
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$134+
North Pier Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$86+
Cottages for Two
0 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
$201+

Hiring a car in Cowes

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Cowes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.17 and $28.23.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Cowes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.17 and $28.23.