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Newhaven

Newhaven

Quick facts

  • Population approximately 376
  • 125 kilometres south of Melbourne
  • Proximity to Churchill Island
  • Woolamai Surf Beach.

Newhaven is a small picturesque fishing village. Originally called Woody Point, it is on the south side of Phillip Island and near the bridge that links San Remo with the mainland.

Newhaven has a number of motels, bed and breakfasts and a caravan park, restaurants, and a supermarket/newsagency. The Phillip Island Information Centre and Phillip Island Airport are also located nearby.
Just west of Newhaven is the road to Churchill Island, a small island where you can take a scenic helicopter flight across or reach it by a bridge. Visit the island to explore the historic farm buildings, original homestead and gracious old gardens. The island is also a haven for birds and has a café and historical display.

Newhaven has a jetty, boat ramp and marina and is popular with water sport enthusiasts. Cast a line from the town jetty or head for the surf at nearby beaches including Woolamai Surf Beach, and Smiths Beach.
Stunning sea views, interesting geological formations and abundant wildlife can be found at nearby Cape Woolamai, the highest point on the Island, where there are a series of excellent coastal walking tracks. 

Barbeques, playground and public toilets are provided in the Richard Grayden Park on Forrest Avenue. Toilets are located at the jetty in Anderson Street, the yacht club on the corner of Seaview and Cleeland Streets, the Information Centre and Woolamai Surf Beach.

Activities and attractions

  • Take a tour of Churchill Island and explore the historic farm buildings, original homestead and its gardens
  • Cast a fishing line from Newhaven Jetty
  • Head for the surf at Woolamai Beach
  • Follow one of the four coastal walking track loops at Cape Woolamai to take in breathtaking scenery, including the Pinnacles
  • Watch the Short-tailed Shearwaters complete their annual migration back to the island (they are in residence between late September and mid April) from the Cape Woolamai main car park or as part of a ranger-guided tour
  • Kayak from Newhaven around Churchill Island
  • Take a scenic helicopter flight
  • Visit the National Vietnam Veterans Museum 
  • Cycle along bicycle paths around the town.

How to get there
Newhaven is located 125 kilometres south-east of Melbourne – under 2 hours drive from the city. Travel along the South Gippsland Highway, turning onto Bass Highway to follow the road through Grantville and Bass before turning off to San Remo. Newhaven is over the bridge from San Remo.