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Smiths Beach
Smiths Beach

Things to do in Smiths Beach (2025): Top nearby activities,popular attractions,itinerary planning,weather,accommodation,food,transportation,and more - all you need to know (updated August, 2025) | Trip.com

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Phillip Island

Phillip Island

8.1
4.7/5479 Reviews
Open year round, 24/7
ZoeZoeLo:“Free parking, a wild area where you can see 10 Koalas very near, they are so close and sleep quietly.”
Penguin Parade

Penguin Parade

7.9
4.5/546 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Opening hours: 12:00-20:00
CollinsV:“Great service amazing staff. Its great experience to see penguin back to the shore they are so cute and so adorable..will definitly vome back again in future”
Phillip Island Nature Parks

Phillip Island Nature Parks

7.2
4.7/5250 Reviews
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Beaches and shores
Open year round, 24/7
iQOO🐮:“Phillip Island Nature Park is an unforgettable travel experience. It seems to be a natural treasure, the spectacular scenes of penguins returning to their nests are moving, the little guys are swaying and cute. There are seals lazily basking in the sun and playing with the waves. Walking on the beach, breathing the fresh sea breeze, feeling the tranquility and beauty of nature, let people forget the hustle and bustle of the world, just want to immerse in this pure world.”
Churchill Island

Churchill Island

7.1
4.6/562 Reviews
Opening hours: 10:00-16:30 (admission ends at 16:00)
M26***67:“Recommended for children, but the weather is very important. On good weather, you will see the most beautiful angle of the island, facing the sea and the spring flowers. The gift shop inside sells Australian sheep oil. After watching the sheep shearing, I really wanted to buy it. It was 10 dollars. Later, I found it in the supermarket. It was 1.5 dollars for a promotion. The same as the wool. There are several kinds of this sheep oil, which are sold in supermarkets. Overall, it is super good, cost-effective, and the scenery is good.”
Nobbies Centre

Nobbies Centre

6.3
4.3/548 Reviews
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Beaches and shores
Business hours TBA
awu45:“This is a really underestimated treasure attraction. It seems to be just a side project of a one-day tour of Melbourne attractions, but it far exceeds expectations! 🏝️ Attractions: Nobbies Point is located at the southwest end of Phillip Island. It is famous for its wild waves, spectacular cliff walks and Australia's largest seal colony habitat, Seal Rocks. You can see more than 6,000 seals lazily resting (unfortunately we went at the wrong time and didn't see this spectacular view. The breeding season is generally the most intensive from October to December). The wooden boardwalk winds along the coastline. At sunset, the golden afterglow sprinkles on the sea, and the scenery is like an oil painting. Although I didn't see groups of seals 🦭, I can still see a lot of wild kangaroos 🦘, little penguins 🐧, grey geese 🦢... etc. here. The children followed the car all the way to "search for treasures". Every time they saw 👀 small wild animals, they would be accompanied by their surprise screams 🙀! Full of experience [Send Stars] 🚗 Transportation Guide: Driving from Melbourne for about 2 hours, take the M1 Expressway to A420 to Phillip Island, and the Nobbies Point Central Parking Lot is free. Those who can't drive can take a one-day tour - the most classic is the morning train, the koala zoo at noon, Nobbies Point in the afternoon, and the penguin parade in the evening (usually including pick-up and drop-off, available on major platforms, excluding meals), or take the train to Docklands and transfer to the bus. 🥗 Dining Recommendations: 1️⃣ Thai on Island: Authentic Thai food in the alleys by the beach, more in line with the Chinese taste of sweet and sour taste. 2️⃣ Cape Kitchen: Sea view restaurant, mainly Australian style, recommend local wine with seafood platter. 3️⃣ Rusty Water Brewery: Home-brewed beer with seasonal ingredients, live music on Fridays. 4️⃣ Ming Lock Chinese Restaurant: A Chinese fusion restaurant with a variety of classic Chinese stir-fried dishes that can satisfy most tourists with Chinese stomachs. 5️⃣ San Remo Fishermans Co-Op: A seafood restaurant by the pier, with a pelican feeding show at 12 noon. [Love] Tips: 1️⃣ The sea breeze is very strong at night, so remember to prepare a windproof and warm jacket. If you really forget to bring it, you can buy a coral fleece cape in a store on the side while dining in the town! 2️⃣ Self-driving tours can also visit Smith Beach, a surfing resort on Phillip Island, or participate in the evening penguin parade. If you follow a group, the beach next to the town is also good for stepping on the waves 🌊, playing with seagulls 🦤, and playing with sand 🏖️! (The supporting shops next to it can basically meet the related shopping services for eating, drinking and having fun).”
Koala Conservation Reserve

Koala Conservation Reserve

5.7
4.4/578 Reviews
Opening hours: 10:00-17:00 (admission ends at 16:30)
圆宝辣妈:“The koalas are very cute. The whole center is not big. You can visit it all in one hour. There are koalas, kangaroos and many birds. The overall environment is very quiet. The koalas are very cooperative. There is also a machine at the door that can make coins and commemorative coins. The children like it very much.”
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory

Phillip Island Chocolate Factory

5.6
4.4/573 Reviews
Opening hours: 10:00-17:00 (admission ends at 16:00)
小思文:“The chocolate factory is a typical good place. You can also see many interesting projects in this factory. Many settings of the chocolate factory are also quite interesting. You can see the chocolate processing process and taste some special chocolates.”
Maru Koala and Animal Park

Maru Koala and Animal Park

7.1
4.3/577 Reviews
Opening hours: 09:30-17:30 (admission ends at 16:00)
夏天的火锅:“The silly koalas are very cute. Children like them more. I went there the year before last. The zoo is not big. There are some koalas, kangaroos and other animals. I like koalas more. Some kangaroos are albino, but there are quite a few kangaroos.”
Phillip Island Wildlife Park

Phillip Island Wildlife Park

4.1
4.3/54 Reviews
Business hours TBA
爱睡懒散的鱼a:“The Phillip Island Wildlife Park is located in Melbourne. The main animals here are cute penguins. They are different from the penguins in Antarctica. They are small and cute. When night falls, they will return to their nests. There are some man-made small wooden houses, which are special scenery! It's so fun!”
The Nobbies View Point

The Nobbies View Point

3.8
3.0/51 Reviews
Opening hours: 12:00-19:00
_TS***eo:“A beautiful lookout at the edge of Melbourne. Penguins can also been seen from the locations when the sun goes down.”

Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Smiths Beach, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Kaloha Holiday Resort

Kaloha Holiday Resort

4.3/544 Reviews
Silverwater Resort

Silverwater Resort

4.2/5114 Reviews
Racv Inverloch Resort

Racv Inverloch Resort

4.5/577 Reviews
Brooklands of Mornington

Brooklands of Mornington

4.4/5102 Reviews
Fairways Resort

Fairways Resort

4.6/5121 Reviews
Mornington Hotel

Mornington Hotel

4.2/5114 Reviews
Jackalope Hotel

Jackalope Hotel

4.6/530 Reviews

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