David Reyne tackles the George Bass Coastal Walk and is rewarded with whisky and pork belly not far from the trail.
Sick of the city and the suburbs? Craig Mathieson suggests 10 day trips from Melbourne to put the spring back in your step.
Mary O'Brien finds breakfast and service is generous at a heritage escape in Cowes.
Patricia Maunder discovers the more mature side of a traditional family favourite.
Patricia Maunder discovers wild coastline and waterfalls while tackling three of the state's hiking trails.
<b>Newhaven (including Churchill Island)</b><br><b>First township on Phillip Island</b><br>Located only 124 km south of Melbourne,Newhaven is a small picturesque fishing village with a jetty,a boat ramp and a marina. Originally known as Woody Point,it is the major access point for those visiting Phillip Island as it lies directly across the bridge which joins the island and the mainland at<a href="VICSanRemo.shtml">San Remo</a>. It is thus a popular day trip from Melbourne and,as such,it is well-equipped to supply the visitor with accommodation,restaurants and other facilities and attractions.
<b>Cowes</b><br><b>Major township on Phillip Island</b><br>Located only 140 km south of Melbourne,at the northern end of<a href="VICPhillipIsland.shtml">Phillip Island</a>,Cowes is a popular day trip from Melbourne. It is the main town and administrative centre of the island and features some pleasant sheltered beaches and an extensive range of accommodation. There are a number of attractions within the town with many others a short drive away. Cowes also has plenty in the way of general facilities such as motels,caravan parks,camping grounds,bed-and-breakfasts,a golf club,art exhibitions,a theatre,a cinema,souvenir and craft shops,cafes,restaurants and pubs. Church St has both a leisure centre and a recreation reserve (in Dunsmore Park). There is a golf club in Settlement Rd and both bowling and croquet clubs in Dunsmore Rd.
<b>Phillip Island (including Rhyll,Ventnor,Cape Woolamai,The Nobbies and the Penguin Parade)</b><br><b>Large island famous for its little penguin colony</b><br>Located only 124 km south of Melbourne,at the entrance to Westernport,Phillip Island is a popular day trip from Melbourne. It is connected to the mainland by a 640-metre long bridge at<a href="VICSanRemo.shtml">San Remo</a>which,in 1969,replaced an older suspension bridge.