Amaroo Park

Amaroo Park, Cowes, Phillip Island: A Welcoming Base in a Prime Location

Nestled in the heart of Cowes on Phillip Island, Victoria, Amaroo Park offers a convenient and friendly place to stay, ideally situated for exploring the island's famous attractions. Located at 97 Church Street, Cowes, the park provides a tranquil setting while being just a stone's throw from the town centre and the beach.

Amaroo Park is a well-established holiday park offering a variety of accommodation options, including studios, villas, cabins, and powered sites for caravans and campers. It is known for its central location in Cowes, providing easy access to shops, restaurants, and the beach. The park is described as having a tranquil, quiet, and peaceful atmosphere, suitable for families, retirees, and couples. It is also a pet-friendly park, although conditions and extra charges apply, and this may be limited to specific accommodation types or times of the year.

Facilities:

Amaroo Park offers a good range of facilities for guests:

• Powered sites (level grass sites)
• Various cabin and villa accommodation options
• Outdoor swimming pool (solar heated, seasonal)
• Camp kitchen
• BBQ area(s)
• Games room with table tennis and a large TV / Billiards/pool table
• Free Wi-Fi (available on sites and in accommodation)
• Laundry facilities
• Amenities block
• Dump point
• Garden area
• Free on-site parking (including for RVs/motorhomes/lorries, though limited to one space per unit)
• Bicycle hire (mentioned in some sources as free)
• Restaurant and bar on-site (Mon Dieu)
• Playground
• Fitness centre

Distance to Nearby Tourist Spots:

Amaroo Park's central location in Cowes makes it an excellent base for visiting Phillip Island's main attractions:

• Cowes Town Centre: Approximately a 2-minute walk, offering a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants, and supermarkets (Coles is roughly 50 metres away).
• Cowes Main Beach: Approximately a 5-minute walk (around 0.6 km).
• Phillip Island Ferry Dock: Approximately a 9-minute walk (around 0.8 km).
• Phillip Island Wildlife Park: Approximately a 2-minute drive (around 2.4 km).
• A Maze'N Things: Approximately a 5-minute drive (around 5.8 km).
• Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit: Approximately an 8-minute drive (around 6.8 km).
• Penguin Parade: One of Phillip Island's most famous attractions, where Little Penguins return ashore at sunset. Approximately a 10-minute drive from the park.
• The Nobbies Centre: Offering views of the Seal Rocks and the coastline. Located near the Penguin Parade, approximately a 10-15 minute drive.
• Koala Conservation Reserve: Provides opportunities to see koalas in their natural habitat. Approximately a 10-15 minute drive.
• Cape Woolamai: Known for its stunning surf beach and walking tracks. Located on the southern side of the island, a drive of approximately 15-20 minutes.

Amaroo Park offers a well-located and well-equipped option for those looking to explore the best of Phillip Island, with the convenience of being close to Cowes' amenities and the island's key tourist destinations.