Our Vision

Tourism for the greater good

The Phillip Island and San Remo Destination Management Plan: Towards 2033 was adopted by key stakeholders in early 2024.

Recognising that tourism is one of the main economic drivers of Phillip Island and San Remo, the State Government together with Bass Coast Shire Council, Destination Phillip Island and Phillip Island Nature Parks developed a 10-year Destination Management Plan (DMP) for the region to recognise and realise the full value of tourism by ensuring it is a positive force for people, nature, and our economy over the next 10 years.

The ultimate aim is to create lasting, net-positive impacts and support a thriving tourism sector.

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Cowes to Stony Point Car Ferry Project

October 2021

The State Government have provided $200k to finalise the investigation into the Cowes Jetty area for a potential Car Ferry. This project will be lead by the Bass Coast Shire Counil.

May 2019

Bass Coast Shire Council has included in the draft 2019/20 Budget support to deliver a study for a Car Ferry service at the Cowes Jetty. Following the adoption of the Budget the State Government will be approached to provide support funds to the study.

August 2018

Please refer to the following page which provides the Council decision at the 18th April 2018 meeting on the Project.

http://www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/Business/Cowes_to_Stony_Point_Car_Ferry

If you wish to discuss this project with the Board please do not hesitate to contact us.

This Project is supported by Destination Phillip Island, Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board, Destination Gippsland, Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC), tourism route alliances Go Beyond Melbourne, Great Southern Touring Route and Sydney Melbourne Touring. It is also recognised in State Priorities for further development of the Visitor Economy.