Smiths Beach Travel Guide

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Smiths beach is a great family beach on the southern side of Phillip Island in Victoria. The sand is flat and wide at low tide, and the water nice for swimming. Be warned though, this beach gets packed in peak season. Smiths Beach is a 135km drive from Melbourne.
Smiths Beach, a short walk from Phillip Island Adventure Resort.

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PHILLIP ISLAND Smiths Beach Stunning 2br Apartment Walk 1min Beach 5min GP Track

PHILLIP ISLAND Smiths Beach Stunning 2br Apartment Walk 1min Beach 5min GP Track

Smiths Beach VIC
The price is NZ$420 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
NZ$420
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Smiths Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Smiths Beach and YCW Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (49 reviews)
Sam was easy to communicate and the place was so nice ,everything that we need were all provided.One of the best Holiday.Highly recommended !!Thank you very much.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

PHILLIP ISLAND Smiths Beach Stunning 2br Apartment Walk 1min Beach 5min GP Track
Silverwater Resort

Silverwater Resort

4.5 out of 5
17 Potters Hill Road San Remo VIC
The price is NZ$246 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
NZ$246
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in San Remo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,325 reviews)
Room was great. Perfect spot. Only drawback was the shower over the bath. Pictures on website did not show this.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Silverwater Resort
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island

4 out of 5
2128 Phillip Island Road Cowes VIC
The price is NZ$293 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
NZ$293
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Cowes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
All good.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
PHILLIP ISLAND Smiths Beach Stunning 2br Apartment Walk 1min Beach 5min GP Track

PHILLIP ISLAND Smiths Beach Stunning 2br Apartment Walk 1min Beach 5min GP Track

Smiths Beach VIC
Stay at this apartment in Smiths Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Smiths Beach and YCW Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (49 reviews)
Sam was easy to communicate and the place was so nice ,everything that we need were all provided.One of the best Holiday.Highly recommended !!Thank you very much.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

PHILLIP ISLAND Smiths Beach Stunning 2br Apartment Walk 1min Beach 5min GP Track
Silverwater Resort

Silverwater Resort

4.5 out of 5
17 Potters Hill Road San Remo VIC
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in San Remo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,325 reviews)
Room was great. Perfect spot. Only drawback was the shower over the bath. Pictures on website did not show this.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Silverwater Resort
Wonthaggi Park Lane Holiday Park

Wonthaggi Park Lane Holiday Park

1 out of 5
245 Graham St Wonthaggi VIC
Stay at this campsite in Wonthaggi. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and a picnic area. Popular attractions Wonthaggi G237 Bushland Reserve and Wonthaggi ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Wonthaggi Park Lane Holiday Park
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Reviews of Smiths Beach

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4/5 - Good

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Cities near Smiths Beach

Cowes which includes a sandy beach and boating

Cowes

Sunrise at Sunderland Bay where the little penguins live. Looking towards Woolamai with Pyramid Rock in the mid ground.

Sunderland Bay

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