Things to do with kids in Cowes

Bass Coast Shire Council · 3922

Our data lists 6 playgrounds and 8 parks and reserves in Cowes, in the Bass Coast area. On top of that, Cowes has a library, 2 museums or galleries, 2 zoos or wildlife parks and 3 beaches.

Landmarks

Blue Gum Reserve is the largest mapped park in Cowes, at about 8 hectares. Dunsmore Park and Erewhon Point Reserve are the next largest. Cowes also has Seagrove Park, Willoughby Park and Shearwater Reserve. Playgrounds in Cowes include the playground at Shearwater Reserve and the playground at Erewhon Point Reserve. Our data shows 11 public toilets in Cowes. Places to visit in Cowes include A Maze'N Things, Phillip Island Wildlife Park, Mingara Gallery, Pyramid Rock Gallery and Phillip Island Library. Cowes Shopping Centre is the local shopping centre. The Phillip Island Bike Path and MBN all pass through Cowes. Our data lists 25 cafes and family restaurants in Cowes for a lunch stop.

Getting around

Cowes has no train station; Stony Point Railway Station (metro) is the closest, about 8.7 kilometres from the suburb centre as the crow flies. Buses on the Cowes - Anderson - Wonthaggi and Cowes - Fountain Gate via Anderson routes stop in Cowes. V/Line coaches stop in Cowes. By car from Cowes, Wonthaggi is about 44 minutes away, Leongatha about 74 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 2 hours, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a pool or water play area, Bass Coast Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Wonthaggi is about 43 minutes' drive from Cowes. The closest skate park to Cowes is the skate park at Wonthaggi Railway Historic Reserve in Kilcunda, about 32 minutes' drive. The closest cinema to Cowes is Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre in Wonthaggi, about 43 minutes' drive.

Best for

Younger kids at Cowes's 6 local playgrounds. Rainy days at the library and museum or gallery in Cowes. Beach days at Main Beach and Saltwater Creek Beach. Free days on the Phillip Island Bike Path and in Cowes's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Cowes, Rhyll has 2 playgrounds, a beach and a zoo or wildlife park. Next door to Cowes, Ventnor has 1 playground and a beach. Next door to Cowes, Smiths Beach has 1 playground and a beach. Next door to Cowes, Wimbledon Heights has 1 playground. Sunset Strip and Silverleaves also border Cowes.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

7 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

9 places

Libraries

20-50 km

1 place

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

20-50 km

3 places

Beaches

Within 5 km

3 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

25 places