Marg’s guidebook
Wild life and nature
Tooradin is the gateway to Phillip Island, Wilsons Promotory, and easy access to the many Mornington Peninsula attractions, like the popular wineries and the Hot Springs.
The daily occurrence of little penguins arriving on the beaches draws thousands of visitors from all corners of the world every year. See the fairy penguins race up Summerland Beach to their burrows at dusk. Bring warm clothing year-round, as the nights on the beach can be cool.
131 locals recommend
Phillip Island Nature Parks
156 Thompson AvenueThe daily occurrence of little penguins arriving on the beaches draws thousands of visitors from all corners of the world every year. See the fairy penguins race up Summerland Beach to their burrows at dusk. Bring warm clothing year-round, as the nights on the beach can be cool.
A very popular free daily event, watching the pelicans being fed. Popular with families and tourists. Occurs on the beach next to San Remo pier, every day at noon. Often 20 to 30 pelicans there each day. Then take a stroll on the pier and you will most likely see stingrays in the shallow water.
The Fishermans Co-op is a great place for fish and chips.
109 locals recommend
San Remo Park
Marine ParadeA very popular free daily event, watching the pelicans being fed. Popular with families and tourists. Occurs on the beach next to San Remo pier, every day at noon. Often 20 to 30 pelicans there each day. Then take a stroll on the pier and you will most likely see stingrays in the shallow water.
The Fishermans Co-op is a great place for fish and chips.
Take the ferry from Stony Point. You can hire bikes to cycle round the island. Lots of wildlife.
15 locals recommend
French Island National Park
Farm RoadTake the ferry from Stony Point. You can hire bikes to cycle round the island. Lots of wildlife.
Tidal river. Pristine waters. Very popular camping and holiday destination. Fish, Surf, Hike, Relax.
174 locals recommend
Wilsons Promontory National Park
Tidal river. Pristine waters. Very popular camping and holiday destination. Fish, Surf, Hike, Relax.
One of the biggest attractions on the Mornington peninsula. Natural hot mineral waters are flowing from deep under ground and into the pools and private baths at Peninsula Hot Springs. Bathe, relax at the Spa Dreaming Centre and dine in the café at this tranquil coastal environment. Don't miss out on this experience.
830 locals recommend
Peninsula Hot Springs
140 Springs LnOne of the biggest attractions on the Mornington peninsula. Natural hot mineral waters are flowing from deep under ground and into the pools and private baths at Peninsula Hot Springs. Bathe, relax at the Spa Dreaming Centre and dine in the café at this tranquil coastal environment. Don't miss out on this experience.
This is the last tip of Phillips Island, close to the seal colonies. Take warm clothes as it can be windy. Make a day of it. Leave Tooradin to see the pelicans being fed at San Remo at midday. Visit churchill Island and the nobbies, before catching the Penguin parade at dusk. Highly recommended.
117 locals recommend
Nobbies Centre
1320 Ventnor RdThis is the last tip of Phillips Island, close to the seal colonies. Take warm clothes as it can be windy. Make a day of it. Leave Tooradin to see the pelicans being fed at San Remo at midday. Visit churchill Island and the nobbies, before catching the Penguin parade at dusk. Highly recommended.
A lovely day trip a short drive from Tooradin. Great for short hikes and exploring the unique coastal area.
54 locals recommend
Mornington Peninsula National Park
Cape Schanck RoadA lovely day trip a short drive from Tooradin. Great for short hikes and exploring the unique coastal area.
Beaches
This surf beach is patrolled over the summer months by surf life savers. Beautiful clean beach. Ideal for families. Get a hamburger from the local take-away cafe across the road. They are the best for miles
11 locals recommend
Cape Paterson Bay Beach
16 Bay Beach RdThis surf beach is patrolled over the summer months by surf life savers. Beautiful clean beach. Ideal for families. Get a hamburger from the local take-away cafe across the road. They are the best for miles
Family surf beach with easy access. Great spot in winter for whale watching.
77 locals recommend
Smiths Beach
Family surf beach with easy access. Great spot in winter for whale watching.
Very safe beach for all the family. Walking distance to the main street of town with great variety of food shops.
24 locals recommend
Cowes Beach
The EsplanadeVery safe beach for all the family. Walking distance to the main street of town with great variety of food shops.
Food scene
All eating facilities in Tooradin are easy walking distance, other than Wings and Finns, ( at the local airport.)
Tides Bar & Grill
108 S Gippsland HwyGood value delicious food. Walking distance from the Tooradin Seaside cottage.
This cafe is right next door to the Seaside Cottage. Walk in for great coffee, breakfast and lunches. Across the road from the very popular seaside themed playground, with free BBQ facilities
Old Jetty Cafe & Tearooms
25 Foreshore RdThis cafe is right next door to the Seaside Cottage. Walk in for great coffee, breakfast and lunches. Across the road from the very popular seaside themed playground, with free BBQ facilities
Cranbourne Racecourse
Just fifteen kilometers drive from Tooradin. Modern pavillion.
Popular eating place for the race goers. Trios is in Cranbourne, approx 15 kilometre drive.
Trios Sports Club
30 Grant StPopular eating place for the race goers. Trios is in Cranbourne, approx 15 kilometre drive.
Great pizzas and pasta. Eat in or take away. They will home deliver also. phone 03 59983337
Ray's Pizza and Pasta
127 S Gippsland HwyGreat pizzas and pasta. Eat in or take away. They will home deliver also. phone 03 59983337
Delicious affordable food, with pokies and T.A.B available. Watch the local football or cricket on a Saturday.
Tooradin & District Sports Club
62 S Gippsland HwyDelicious affordable food, with pokies and T.A.B available. Watch the local football or cricket on a Saturday.
Educational
Educational experiences while at the same time enjoyable.
State Coal Mine
Garden StreetAn educational experience for all ages. Take a walk back in time.
Watch the cowes being milked from the viewing platform from 3.30 to 4.30 each day. Now the kids will know where our milk comes from. See the new born animals, particularly in the Spring. Good cafeteria. Great place to stretch your legs on the way to Phillip Island.
Caldermeade Farm & Cafe
4385 S Gippsland HwyWatch the cowes being milked from the viewing platform from 3.30 to 4.30 each day. Now the kids will know where our milk comes from. See the new born animals, particularly in the Spring. Good cafeteria. Great place to stretch your legs on the way to Phillip Island.
Award winning wild life park. Highly rated family experience amongst the native animals. Feed kangaroos and wallabies. Pat Koalas and view rare and endangered Australian animals by day and night. (Lantern lit evening tours) Ideal for the elderly people to stroll around. Day and Night time tours. Just 11 minutes from Tooradin Seaside cottage.
73 locals recommend
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
550 Tyabb-Tooradin RdAward winning wild life park. Highly rated family experience amongst the native animals. Feed kangaroos and wallabies. Pat Koalas and view rare and endangered Australian animals by day and night. (Lantern lit evening tours) Ideal for the elderly people to stroll around. Day and Night time tours. Just 11 minutes from Tooradin Seaside cottage.
This very unique attraction is in its early stages. Give them a call first to see if they are open. Some week days are closed. Less than a 30 minute drive. Highly recommended by my friends with young families.
18 locals recommend
Dinosaur World Somerville
1385 Frankston - Flinders RdThis very unique attraction is in its early stages. Give them a call first to see if they are open. Some week days are closed. Less than a 30 minute drive. Highly recommended by my friends with young families.
Step back in time to explore some local history in the town that boasts some of the worlds largest earthworms!
22 locals recommend
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
12 Silkstone RdStep back in time to explore some local history in the town that boasts some of the worlds largest earthworms!
Fishing
Popular boat launching facilities when the snapper and whiting are biting. Normally September thru to Easter.
Corinella boat ramp is extremely busy in the fishing season, with easy access to the best fishing spots. Catch ferry to French Island for a pleasant day trip.
Corinella Boat Ramp
Peters StreetCorinella boat ramp is extremely busy in the fishing season, with easy access to the best fishing spots. Catch ferry to French Island for a pleasant day trip.
Popular 3 lane boat launching facility. Close to all the good fishing holes! Tidal boat ramp. Very popular with the pelicans when the fishermen are cleaning the fish at the fish cleaning tables. Cheap $15.00 over night camping facilities for fully contained caravans and campers. No tents allowed.
Tooradin Boat Ramp
South Gippsland HighwayPopular 3 lane boat launching facility. Close to all the good fishing holes! Tidal boat ramp. Very popular with the pelicans when the fishermen are cleaning the fish at the fish cleaning tables. Cheap $15.00 over night camping facilities for fully contained caravans and campers. No tents allowed.
Entertaining
This ones got the lot. Similar to the gold coasts theme parks. Native animals, water slides, carnival rides, good cafe. Water park may not be open in the middle of winter.
30 to 40 minute pleasant drive. The kids will love it.
31 locals recommend
Gumbuya World
2705 Princes HwyThis ones got the lot. Similar to the gold coasts theme parks. Native animals, water slides, carnival rides, good cafe. Water park may not be open in the middle of winter.
30 to 40 minute pleasant drive. The kids will love it.
Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit is a major event for the island.
54 minutes scenic drive away. Popular for all ages. Public Events, Family fun days, Drive, Ride days. Lap records. The
259 locals recommend
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
381 Back Beach RdPhillip Island Grand Prix circuit is a major event for the island.
54 minutes scenic drive away. Popular for all ages. Public Events, Family fun days, Drive, Ride days. Lap records. The