Konted's Make My Day 2: The Town Of Cowes

The Town Of Cowes

Cowes is an old town located at Phillip Island. The township was established in the 1800s. It is about 125 kilometers from Melbourne. It is a quiet place where visitors can go fishing or ride a ferry or join a boat cruise. Or simply stroll along the foreshore. There are benches and tables near its concrete jetty. From there, they can enjoy the sea breeze and the magnificent view of Western Port. A few meters away is a war memorial dedicated to residents of Cowes who fought in WWI & WWII but died in action.

The jetty at Cowes. Cowes was named after a seaport town on the Isle of Wight in England.

There are many picnic tables at the sloping foreshore.

Where you buy tickets for boat cruises

Ample parking slots near the jetty

Cowes' war memorial. There is a cairn in almost every town in the state of Victoria.

They will always be remembered.

The brave men of Cowes

Inscription

Crossing the street from the war memorial, travelers can see cafes and restaurants clustered along the main road which is Thompson Avenue. Old Cypress trees line this thoroughfare. There are also stores selling souvenir items. There are hotels and inns which are clean and spacious.

The town center is within walking distance from the foreshore.

Old Cypress trees line Thomson Avenue.

Try their pizzas, gelati and cakes. It is only a few meters away from the beach of Cowes.


Restaurants have tables and benches outside with a nice view of the bay.

Double Crumbed Chcken Breast is good at The Fat Seagull located near the foreshore of Cowes.

There are ramps for PWD.

Fish n Chips at Pink Penguin

Burger Edge is one of the most popular eateries along Thompson Avenue.

There are many Burger Edge outlets in the State of Victoria.

Reasonably priced

Waiting time is 10 minutes.

Great burger for $10

With fries, of course

Fish n Chips from Pink Penguin

Hotel across the war memorial

Souvenir items for sale

Subway outlet along Thomson Avenue

Cowes resident walking his whippet dog

A few kilometers away is Amaze n Things. The young ones will surely enjoy optical illusions, card games, puzzles and other mind-twisting games, mini golf and rides. Near the place is a campers station. A short distance away is a brewery. Next to it is the Koala Park Motel.

Faucet seems to float in midair as water flows through the windows at Amaze n Things in Cowes.

Mini golf

One shot

Vintage VW parked at Amaze n Things

Still looking good

Try gelato and shakes at this store next to Amaze n Things.

One last shot for Arkin

Rustywater Brewery Resto & Bar serves handcrafted naturally brewed ales.

Fully booked

At the outskirts of the town is the Grand Prix Circuit where prestigious car racing events are regularly held. And motorcycling events too. One can buy take-home items at the Visitors' Center. Along the main road, sheep and cows are seen grazing on vast green pastures. Aside from watching the Penguin Parade at dusk, there are so many things to do and many places to visit at Cowes and the nearby areas that a three-day stay at Phillip Island is not enough.

- Konted