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Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
Stunning coastal circuit hosting MotoGP and Superbikes with a museum and driving experience centre.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Victoria, Australia · Oceania
Cowes is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Phillip Island, 6km from Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.
Cowes is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 4,770, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Cowes sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Melbourne time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cowes to your route.
Cowes is the main township on Phillip Island in the Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. Located approximately two hours' drive from Melbourne, it is also accessible from Melbourne by bus or passenger ferry from Stony Point on the Mornington Peninsula. Positioned on the northern coast of Phillip Island, CowesRead more
faces French Island and the Mornington Peninsula, offering sweeping views across Western Port Bay. According to the 2021 census, Cowes had a population of 6,593. Its north-facing Cowes Beach was named the 10th best beach in Australia for 2025, known for its safe swimming conditions and family-friendly atmosphere.
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Cowes is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -38.4523 latitude, 145.2387 longitude.
Cowes has a population of approximately 4,770 people, making it a town in Australia.
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racetrack
Stunning coastal circuit hosting MotoGP and Superbikes with a museum and driving experience centre.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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A fast, flat 3.1km circuit inside a Melbourne horse racing course, running since 1962 and one of the last surviving old-school Australian touring car venues.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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