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Visitor Information Centre - Newhaven, Phillip Island

The Phillip Island Visitor Information Centre is open every day of the year from 9am to 5pm and until 6.00pm during the summer school holidays.

Phillip Island is a pleasant hour and a half drive south-east of Melbourne. This popular holiday destination has many attractions including the little penguins, a fur seal colony and spectacular beaches.

The Phillip Island Visitor Information Centre is located on the left-hand side of the Phillip Island Tourist Road. It's about one kilometre from the Phillip Island-San Remo bridge. There is a large parking area for caravans and motor homes, and picnic tables set in pleasant bush surrounds.  There's also an after hours information shelter with information about accommodation, attractions, services, events and free maps.
Accommodation Booking Service
The Visitor Information Centre offers a free accommodation booking service. Accommodation options on the Island include  B&Bs, motels, self-contained units, caravan parks, and  apartments/cottages.  There is accommodation available to suit all tastes and budgets. 
To view details on our accommodation, and also book and pay online, please visit:
 www.visitbasscoast.com 
Souvenirs
The Centre stocks a large range of clothes, postcards, stuffed toys and other souvenirs to take home or to send to friends and relatives.
Ticket Sales
You can buy tickets for virtually all of the attractions and events in the Bass Coast area. Tickets are available for:
The Penguin Parade, Churchill Island, The Koala Conservation Centre
Bay Connections Wildlife Cruises, Amaze 'n' Things, Maru Craft
Grand Prix Visitor Centre and the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine.
Tickets are also available for local boat ramps as well as for many of the major events that regularly take place.

    Bass Coast Shire Council Offices - 76 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi, VIC 3995 or PO Box 118, Wonthaggi, VIC 3995

    1300-BCOAST (226 278) for standard call cost   EMAIL:   basscoast@basscoast.vic.gov.au