Attractions

Visit the Cool "Old School" Aussie Cafe (cum General Store) and enjoy an easy morning or lazy afternoon meal, sip a cuppa, have a good chat and gaze at the Bass Coast.

At the same, perhaps buy some local produces from Uder & Hoe store behind the Cafe.

Opening Hours:​
Monday to Saturday - 7:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday - 7:00am to 4:00pm

https://www.kilcunda-general-store.com/kilcundageneralstore

t: 5678 7390

e: kilcundasunset@gmail.com

Enjoy some local beers with Australia pub favorites (local gummy flake, chicken parma and lemon pepper calamari) or sample specials from new Head Chef, Ivan Sanchez Pirez (from Havana Cuba). The Hotel also offers vegetarian and vegan meals, besides gluten and lactose-free options.  The kitchen uses fresh local produces.

Sun baked on a golden afternoon, with live music, is a "sunny-option" when the sun comes out to play. 

Opening Hours:​
Monday to Saturday - 11:30am to 1:00am (Kitchen close at 8 pm)
Sunday - 11:30am to 11:00pm (Kitchen close at 8pm)
https://kilcundaoceanviewhotel.com.au/

Watch whales from wondrous trestle bridge or from Whale Discovery Trail Signs during whales spotting season (April to November). Come for extra fun activities during Bass Coast Whale Festival (each year in month of July) . More info via this official link: https://islandwhales.com.au/

Daily cruises from Wildlife Coast Cruise are on offer at San Remo and Cowes (near jetty). You get to see enormous seals population around the island besides spotting whales.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=19&v=OvKsLI4hhH8

It is an unknown secret that Kilcunda is a fishing haven and has some of the best fishing spots in Victoria - from fishing at the Powlett River to surf fishing at Bass Coast Ocean, plus the adventurous rock fishing at Punch Bowl.

Alternatively, come join and celebrate "All Things Fishing" at the San Remo Fishing Festival in Sept:

http://www.srfishfest.com.au/

"Baby Coastal Run" and some simple family active play - just right across the Killy Motel, or at Kilcunda Trestle Bridge area. Alternatively, check out Kilcunda annual coastal run events: Kilcunda Half Marathon George Bass Coastal Run (early Feb each year) or "Keeping Kids on Track" Fun Run Festival (mid March each year).

Gaze at stars on pitch black night and be mesmerized. Brew on your life vision at the same

Catch the amazing Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) at southern seaboard, Bass Coast, when forecast to appear. Check these links: 

https://cdn.softservenews.com/southern_lights.html

https://www.sws.bom.gov.au/Aurora

One of the simplest, natural and beautiful activity, watch the golden sun sets or rises..

Scenic view from above via hand gliding or helicopter tour. Helicopter tour is by https://www.phillipislandhelicopters.com.au/

While the "rough and tough" surf beach in Kilcunda is for experienced surfers only, there are other surf spots for beginners and intermediate surfers. These include surf beaches in Phillip Island, Inverloch, Cape Paterson, Coronet Bay and others.

Watch and walk the birds' trails as Bass Coast is also a birds sanctuary.

Feed kangaroos at Maru Koala Animal Park. More info can be found on their website: https://www.marukoalapark.com.au/.

Fun Chocolate Factory and Fascinating Play-Tour (just after the Phillip Island bridge). For more info, visit their website: https://phillipislandchocolatefactory.com.au.

Image source: https://phillipislandchocolatefactory.com.au

Visit the 1st and still the only "10 stars energy rating" eco-village in Australia, at Cape Paterson. More info via: https://www.liveatthecape.com.au/

Image source: https://www.liveatthecape.com.au/

Boasting the largest number of farmers' markets in Victoria as well as countless village shops brimming with antiques, crafts and collectibles, Gippsland is a shopper's paradise. View list of markets and calendar via http://visitbasscoast.com.au/businesses/detail/2016-2017-bass-coast-market-calendar/

Image source: https://www.instagram.com/kongwakmarket/

Numerous tasty reasons to visit Bass Coast & Gippsland besides the un-spoils beaches, lakes and mountains, waterside villages and green rolling hills.  The local produce is pretty spectacular - from handmade artisan farm cheese to fish for your supper. And Gippsland pinot noir named Australia's best wine (http://www.bassphillip.com/ and https://www.bassriverwinery.com/blog/bass-river-single-vineyard-2013-pinot-noir). Discover Gippsland's Wineries via:https://www.visitgippsland.com.au/eat-and-drink/wineries?utm_source=edms&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=gippsland-wineries

https://www.bassinespecialtycheeses.com.au/

https://maccasfarm.com.au/

https://www.figandthebay.com.au/

https://www.wildfoodfarm.com.au/

https://www.goodfood.com.au/travel/victoria/guides-for-good-east-gippsland-20200221-h1lz4f

https://www.goodfood.com.au/travel/destination-guides/eight-tasty-reasons-to-get-yourself-to-gippsland-20181025-h173hy

https://www.theage.com.au/long-reads/our-patch/gippsland/#.W9pDMZMzbBQ

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/australia-food-blog/2013/jul/24/pinot-noir-australia-best-wine

https://www.visitmelbourne.com/regions/phillip-island/things-to-do/tours/diannes-venture-tours/one-day-south-gippsland-wine-and-food-tour

https://www.winegippsland.com/

https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/travel/the-best-natural-wonders-to-discover-in-gippsland

Some useful online maps, brochures and visitor guide:

Bass Coast Region Mainland Map

Map to Walk to Shelley Beach

Phillip Island Bass Coast Region Official Visitor Guide

Marvel at the rugged coast and natural beauty via the vantage of Killy Trestle Bridge and let your "painting-imagination runs wild-coastally". The amazingly beautiful Trestle Bridge painting is by David Shields and he is wonderfully kind to allow us to share his painting with all of you via our website. You can reach David Shields via David Shield Art

Across the road of Killy Motel (near the trestle bridge) is Killy main beach (including the surf beach). Caution on swimming and surfing on Killy main beach as it is a rugged coast with strong rips and high waves.

Watch a short youtube video of Killy Main Beach via this link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDI0j1MXLc0

Explore the Powlett River Mouth that opens to the Bass Strait Ocean. Play with the sand dune, walk the sandy beach, swim in the Powlett River Mouth, or canoe and paddle board - you are spoilt for choices.

The Powlett River rises on the southern slopes of the Stzelecki Ranges, near Ellerside, north of Inverloch, and flows generally west, joined by one minor tributary, before reaching its mouth within Bass Strait, west of Wonthaggi, within the Shire of Bass Coast. The river descends 40 metres (130 ft) over its 27 kilometres (17 mi) course.

Rent e-Bike from Drift Adventures (a local e-Bike provider) and explore Bass Coast region (filled with hidden bike-routes gems). These hidden bike-routes gems include: bike-touring to explore the gorgeous Powlett River (especially the "Mouth of Powlett" where the Powlett River's mouth open up to the ocean), the ocean-mesmerising route of Kilcunda-Bass Coast-San Remo, the eco-Wind Farms and others. Please check out Drift Adventures' website and book your e-Bike.

Access to the Bass Coast Rail Trail map and info via this link: https://d2n3eh1td3vwdm.cloudfront.net/general-downloads/Recreation-and-Culture/Rail-Trail-Brochure.pdf

Explore nearby beaches from the south-side of Kilcunda (like Cape Paterson's Eagle Nest, Inverloch Surf Beach and Venus Bay Beach), to the north-side [like Cape Woolamai (in Phillip Island) and Coronet Bay].

Canoeing and paddle-board at the Powlett River for adventure-seekers!

The Sticks, a retail-community hub, at Kilcunda just opened (21 December 2023) - just in time for Christmas!

From the website of The Sticks (https://www.thestickskilcunda.com/)

Comprising six ‘pods’ interconnected by an infill of curated open spaces, The Sticks Kilcunda is a boutique retail and community hub that has been sensitively designed by a local collaborative of creatives - Branch (architects), Orchard Design (landscape architects) and The Set (design & interiors).
The Sticks Kilcunda will also offer a variety of programs and events catering to the ever-expanding coastal village, local enterprises as well as travellers visiting or passing through.

The Sticks short video

Across the road of Killy Motel (near the trestle bridge) is Kilcunda's Skate Park and the Children Playground. The Skate Park is newly built in 2023.

More info via this brochure and this short video

Best Places to Swim: Gippsland & The Bass Coast Region

Summer Swimming (That Isn’t the Beach): Gippsland & The Bass Coast Region
 

Best Places to Swim: Phillip Island & The Bass Coast Region
Link coming soon..