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Bass Coast and Phillip Island are packed with activities and attractions that will both delight and amuse visitors to our region.
The Visit BassCoast website provides a wide range of information on what you can see and do when visiting our region. Information on this site is comprehensive and up to date.

Visit our One-Stop Shops for all of your information, accommodation booking and attraction ticket sales. Contact details for all centres are on this fact sheet.

The official tourism association website for attractions, accommodation, apartments, bed and breakfasts, holiday houses on and around Phillip Island.
Supporting members of the Phillip Island Tourism and Business Association Inc

This fact sheet provides a comparison for Bass Coast, Gippsland and Victoria.

This is the trade and corporate website for Destination Phillip Island.
Phillip Island may be famous for its thoroughly adorable Little Penguins, but the rest of this emerald isle sparkling on the southern tip of Australia is still waiting for the world to discover it. Be one of the first.

Phillip Island is something of a local secret; breathtaking natural beauty and myriad attractions that is virtually untouched by visitors. Not to mention palate-pampering food and wine, and a choice of comfortable accommodation finessed by old fashioned country hospitality.

Welcome to the Destination Gippsland industry website.
Destination Gippsland Inc (DGI) has been operating as an incorporated association since December 2004 with members drawn from the tourism industry and local government. The Gippsland region incorporates the local government areas of Bass Coast (excluding Phillip Island), Baw Baw, East Gippsland, Latrobe, South Gippsland and Wellington. The Committee was administered through a partnership approach between Tourism Victoria and Destination Gippsland via the Regional Marketing Program (RMP).

There is a wide variety of accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets throughout the Shire. We have accommodation listed for sea side locations - Phillip Island, Inverloch, Cape Paterson, Kilcunda etc. - and hinterlland townships - Wonthaggi, Grantville, The Gurdies etc.
The online booking search facility also allows you to search for the type of accommodation that will best suit your individual requirements. The search options also includes 'pet friendly' and 'easy access' accommodation. Please tick your prefered options under Facilities.

In addition, a range of information sheets have been developed and listed on the Visit Bass Coast site to assist when planning your trip to Bass Coast.

The official business and tourism association website for accommodation, activities, attractions, eateries and events for Wonthaggi and surrounds, supporting members of the Wonthaggi Business Association Inc

This is the official business and tourism association website for accommodation, activities, attractions, eateries and events for Inverloch and surrounds that supports members of the Inverloch Tourism Association Inc.

This site has a Route Planner that allows you to plan a route and get detailed, easy-to-follow driving directions and information. The planner is located on the official travel website for Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Find out about destinations, accommodation, festivals and events, attractions and touring ...etc.

The official business and tourism association website for attractions, accommodation, activities, attractions, eateries and events in and around Grantville, supporting members of the Grantville & District Business and Tourism Association Inc.

Are you looking for a particular business? Or maybe you want more information on services and activities while you are staying in Bass Coast. The details listed on this fact sheet will put you in touch with tourism and business representative organisations.

The Tourism Economic Impact Study Report includes the following information:
• A survey of visitors to the Shire identifying visitor expenditure, influence of visit, length of stay, activities undertaken and visitor satisfaction;
• A survey of accommodation providers, identifying room nights, guest nights, takings and employment;
• A survey of holiday home owners, identifying reasons for purchasing the holiday home, period of ownership, number of visits, number of days the holiday home was used and activities undertaken;
• A survey of tourism businesses and businesses likely to benefit from tourism identifying: type of business, persons employed, capital investment and income trends.

The Fact Sheet attached is a summary of the study's findings. For a copy of the full report on CD please email Ken Hore on k.hore@basscoast.vic.gov.au.

This coastal village is located on one of the safest and most picturesque swimming beaches in Victoria - Anderson Inlet. Inverloch is fast becoming a favourite Victorian holiday spot. This fact sheet lists some of the accommodation available in Inverloch.

Wonthaggi is located just a short drive from Phillip Island and is the commercial hub for the surrounding Bass Coast region. Wonthaggi is an ideal place to base yourself to be close by to a range of exciting holiday activities. You are a short drive from beautiful beaches where you can swim, surf or go boating and fishing.

Grantville is located on the Bass Highway approximately 500 metres from Westernport Bay. From here you are a comfortable drive to many attractions, including vineyards, fauna parks and boating facilities.

The accommodation listed on this sheet has been compiled to assist visitors, and our community members, who have difficulty accessing all properties. The information included has been provided by the business operators.

This information includes a variety of activities that you can participate in while staying in Bass Coast. Please call our Visitor Information staff if you would like more information or assistance on 1300 366 422 or use the on-line link provided

This fact sheet lists a variety of activities and sights that you may enjoy while you are visiting San Remo. This delightful fishing village offers visitors a variety of attractions from watching the daily pelican feeding sessions to wonderful nature walks along the cliff tops.

This fact sheet lists a variety of activities and sights that you may enjoy while you are visiting this area of Bass Coast Shire. Inverloch has wonderful family swimming beaches as well as being a great location for windsurfing. There are lovely grassed areas along the foreshore that are great for picnics and BBQs. Click on the link for more information and contact details.

Listed on this fact sheet are a variety of activities and sights that you may enjoy while you are visiting this area of Bass Coast Shire. Wonthaggi is located approximately 10 minutes from the coast and offers a range of activities with something to suit everyone. Click on the link for more information and contact details.

This fact sheet lists a variety of activities and sights that you may enjoy while you are visiting this area of Bass Coast Shire. The area covered includes Grantville, Bass, Corinella, Coronet Bay, The Gurdies etc. Visitors interested in wines can meet wine makers and sample the fine wines from this region at the cellar door outlets. Locations of boat ramps are also listed on the fact sheet.

This fact sheet lists a variety of attractions that you may enjoy while you are visiting Bass Coast Shire.

This fact sheet lists a range of local beaches and their access for all capabilities.

Listed on the fact sheet are local eateries that have access for all capabilities.

This fact sheet lists several local walking trails and the types of surfaces and access to them.

Bass Coast is conveniently located only 90 minutes drive from Melbourne CBD, Victoria and offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for your next conference. The beautiful, natural environment and the diverse range of activities, cafes and restaurants make Bass Coast one of Victoria's best conference locations.
Visitor Information staff, who have local knowledge of the venues and their facilities, are available to assist with the organisation of your conference. This fact sheet contains brief information on available venues.
Please call 1300 366 422 for assistance or use the on-line link provided.

This detailed spreadsheet allows conference organisers to compare the facilities available in each of the listed venues.
Please call our Visitor Information staff if you would like more information or assistance with your conference arrangements.
On-line bookings can be made using the link provided.

The task of planning and co-ordinating a conference is a high profile but demanding role that can be rewarding at the completion of the event. This fact sheet offers a few useful tips to use that will make the task easier.

Are you considering using a Bass Coast venue or facility for your next conference? Are you looking for extra activities or challenges for your participants? This information sheet provides information on the attractions and activities available in Bass Coast.
Please call our Visitor Information staff if you would like more information or assistance with your conference arrangements.
Please call 1300 366 422 for assistance or use the on-line link provided