Cowrie Bay is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Phillip Island, which is found in the region of VIC, Australia.

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Cowrie Bay Review

Cowrie Bay is a very good option as an Australian beach when looking for in the area of VIC.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Cowrie Bay.

It is located in the area of Phillip Island, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of VIC.

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Is Cowrie Bay a top ranked beach in Australia?

So, when it comes to comparing Cowrie Bay with the rest, is it in the Top 10 beaches in Australia? Is it in the Top 20 beaches in Australia? Well, the best way to find out is to check our Current Australia Best Beach Rankings and see if Cowrie Bay makes the list of most beautiful beaches in Australia!

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Holiday in Cowrie Bay

Phillip Island is a place in VIC that is very enjoyable to visit and provides a great environment for a holiday.

There have been no negative reports recieved from Locals, Tourists, Fishermen, Surfers, Swimmers or Campers at Cowrie Bay.

Camping in Cowrie Bay

If you intend on camping in Cowrie Bay it is best to see if a booking is required beforehand. When permitted, choosing to go free camping in Cowrie Bay is acceptable, but it is important you follow the local rules of Phillip Island.

Generally coastal areas in Australia like Cowrie Bay have a myriad of options for caravans, caravan parks, tents and campgrounds.

Fishing in Cowrie Bay

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Phillip Island require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Cowrie Bay it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Cowrie Bay

Througout Australia and in places such as Phillip Island, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Cowrie Bay, please be mindful of rip currents, ocean conditions, big swells, drops offs, rocks and marine stingers and predators.

Always swim between the flags in Cowrie Bay where available. Never swim alone!

It is highly recommended you visit Beach Safe Australia before visiting Cowrie Bay to ensure you are prepared for the weather and tidal conditions.

Accomodation in Cowrie Bay

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like Phillip Island can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Cowrie Bay can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Cowrie Bay

Please note - many Australian speicies are protected, and VIC is no exception. Do not feed local wildlife and please be aware you are visiting their natural habitat around Phillip Island.

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Cowrie Bay may include:

Marine life in Cowrie Bay: Sharks, Whales, Stingrays, Manta Rays, Turtles, Seals, Dolphins, Starfish, Jellyfish, Blue Bottles, Crabs.

Wildlife life in Cowrie Bay: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

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Surfing in Cowrie Bay

Experienced surfers will find VIC conditions vary from day to day. It is advised to always wear a wetsuit and never surf in Cowrie Bay alone.

Boating in Cowrie Bay

Please enquire directly with Cowrie Bay or the office of Phillip Island to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Cowrie Bay.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Cowrie Bay is one of the limited nude beaches in Australia. As a general rule, unless there is clear signage, you cannot assume a beach in VIC is one of the few permitted topless beaches in Australia.

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