Safety
Phillip Island boasts some of Victoria’s most spectacular beaches. However, as well as being beautiful they can be dangerous, especially along the island’s south coast.
We want everyone to keep safe when exploring the amazing coastline of Phillip Island (Millowl).
Please pay attention to signage and regulations at all times.
Download the VicEmergency app to receive real-time emergency updates. The app aligns with the VicEmergency website. Set up “watch zones” to receive location-specific alerts.
To help you stay safe, we encourage everyone to download the Surf Life Saving Beach Safe app and access important information available on the Life Saving Victoria website and throughout the Visitor Information Centres.
You can play it safe on Phillip Island’s beaches by:
- Downloading the Vic Emergency App for waterway warnings at emergency.vic.gov.au
- Be aware and prepared for conditions – check the Bureau of Meteorology app bom.gov.au for up-to-date conditions and warnings
- Read safety signs to understand the dangers of individual beaches.
- Swim between the red and yellow flags wherever possible
- Supervise children at all times in and around water.
- Always swim with a friend.
- Learn how to spot and avoid rip currents – find out more at beachsafe.org.au or download the beachsafe app.
- Take personal responsibility, think twice and assess your safety and ability before entering the water.
WARNING – swimming is not advised at the following locations:
Surf Beach (Hopetoun Cres)
Surf Beach (Pine Av)
Surf Beach (Dunvegan Cres)
Surf Beach (Dixon St)
Surf Beach (Park St)
Surfies Point
Forest Caves (Bruce Ave)
Forest Caves
Woolamai Beach
Magiclands
The Colonnades
The Colonnades (via Aussie Track/Ocean Reach)
Berrys Beach
Stay away from cliff edges and the base of coastal cliffs (do not sit or stand within 10 metres).
Take care when driving on Phillip Island especially at dawn, dusk and at night when wildlife is most active. To report injured or deceased wildlife, call Wildlife Victoria on (03) 8400 7300.