Travel guide Cowes

Riders Unite! This is your chance to get together with friends and family and celebrate the 2010 IVECO Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. Whether you are an avid fan or new to the sport, MotoGP is an unforgettable experience, with bike enthusiasts from all walks of life coming together to enjoy world-class racing at the home of Australian motorcycle racing. Make the pilgrimage with friends and family, meet up with old mates and celebrate on an island full of fans. It is your chance to eat, sleep and breathe motorcycle racing for three glorious days. Of course, along with the fans and riders, watch the spectacular main event with the likes of Stoner, Rossi, Lorenzo and Pedrosa taking on the breath-taking Phillip Island Circuit to bring you the race of the year. It is one of the world's most... Read more

The thrilling V8 Supercar Championship Series is heading south for the 'Season of Endurance'. At the L&H 500 Phillip Island, fans will watch on in anticipation as the V8 Supercar stars aim to tame the gruelling 500km endurance event - the ultimate preparation before heading to Mount Panorama for the infamous Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 in October. For the first time in V8 Supercar history, Championship drivers are prohibited from teaming together in the one car - a challenging new format which will open up the field making it highly possible for any number of teams to take the chequered flag. The Australian Superbike Championship will add to the action-packed weekend, while off-track families can make the most of dedicated camping facilities and a Family Fun Zones featuring a varie... Read more

Dates subject to FIM ratification. Get your motor running for all the Phillip Island Superbike action. Victoria's unique, prestigious and challenging Phillip Island Circuit hosts the 2011 Yamaha World Superbike Championship. The Superbike World Championship provides the best competition racing in the world, whilst bringing together the major motorcycle manufacturers and high-profile international riders. Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit offers up-close viewing from all aspects of the Circuit. Catch all the action from your favourite spot with all amenities conveniently accessible. This is sure to be three days of non stop thrills. Details on tickets and corporate hospitality packages will be released later in 2010. For more information on this exhilarating event, please visit our w... Read more

A major annual event held on the 4th Saturday of each month on Churchill Island in Phillip Island, the Churchill Island Farmers' Market promotes the some of the very best in fresh regional produce. With over 50 stalls on show on each days, this year's show promises to be something to cater for all the family.. www.rfm.net.au Read more

There are no second chances as the teams and their drivers start their endurance showdown. Bring the whole family along, children 12 and under are free. You can also indulge in our corporate hospitality, leaving you feeling very comfortable on race day. This event is where the action heats up, so book your tickets through Ticketek and go trackside to really experience the best of the best in V8 Supercars action. V8 Supercars is offering all Grandstand Ticket Holders a Free Pit Lane Walk! This is an experience that money cannot buy and is exclusive only to Grandstand Ticket holders. Not only will you have a prime viewing position from the comfort of your reserved seat you will also be able to get close to all the drivers and cars on pit lane before the racing begins! Patrons are advis... Read more

Kids are family is a new and exciting festival for kids and adults to enjoy fun and active experiences together. The festival will be held on 18th and 19th of September 2010 at three fabulous neighbouring sites - The Phillip Island Adventure Resort, A Maze'N Things and Koala Conservation Centre. The emphasis is on children and adults experiencing the activities together - not just watching. Activites include: The Phillip Island Adventure Resort * 15 challenging adventure activities including 17 metre giant swing, 300 metre flying fox, canoeing, low and high ropes courses, circotron, and more * Other sensational fun activity centres such as the sports, arts and toddler centres, Interactive experiences in music and art * A daily parade where families members can show... Read more