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San Remo

Sitting on San Remo pier

Tuck into delectable fresh seafood in San Remo, the gateway to Phillip Island, but be quick – the resident pelicans are also partial to the village's bounty.

Freshest fish
Snap up fresh fish and seafood at San Remo Fisherman's Cooperative. Sample freshly-cooked catches from the boats that fish out of the port at a local hotel or café.

If you're keen to catch your own dinner, take a fishing charter out into the ocean or fish from the jetty. You'll be competing with the friendly pelicans, which get fed on the foreshore at 12pm daily.

Scenery and historic landmarks by foot
Tackle the six-kilometre (one way) George Bass Coastal Walk to Kilcunda. See the historic coal bore at Bore Beach, and wander on to Shelly Beach, Griffiths Point and Quarry Rocks, where stone was quarried to build Melbourne business chambers. Walk the bridge over to the island for soaring views.

Village life
Wander the village shops and enjoy the picnic, barbecue and playground facilities. Book a caravan, motel room or go resort-style in honour of the village's Italian Riviera namesake.

Things to do

Phillip Island coastline

George Bass Coastal Walk

Follow the cliffs from San Remo towards Kilcunda, detouring to deserted beaches accessible by foot or boat.
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Fishing on the jetty

Fishing

Cast a line in tranquil surrounds around Phillip Island and catch fresh seafood to cook for fun family dinners.
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Major events

  • San Remo Channel Challenge – January
  • San Remo Fishing Village Festival – November

How to get there

San Remo is located 125 kilometres south-east of Melbourne under two hours' drive from Melbourne. Travel along the South Gippsland Highway from Melbourne, turning onto Bass Highway to follow the road through Grantville and Bass before turning off to San Remo.