Discover the world-renowned Ramsar listed tranquil wetlands on the north shore of Phillip Island. A renowned habitat for migratory wader birds and other wildlife species.
Cowes-Rhyll Road, Rhyll, Victoria, Australia
Description: Rhyll Inlet is a world renowned habitat for migratory waders and resident birds and takes in tranquil mangroves and mudflats. Boardwalks of varying lengths loop through the mangroves, saltmarsh and mudflats, and walkers/riders are rewarded by the presence of spoonbills, oyster catchers, herons, egrets and cormorants.
Location and Entrance: The track starts at the Conservation Hill car park off the Cowes-Rhyll Rd and continues along Rhyll Inlet to Rhyll. (Refer to Walk 1 on the Phillip Island map available at your local Visitor Information Centre).
Length and approximate time to complete:
- Mangrove Boardwalk – 1.2km return / 25 minutes walking return
- McIlwraith Road Lookout – 4.5km return / 1 hour walking return
- Rhyll Village – 7km return / 2 ½ hours walking return
Quick Facts:
- Difficulty - Easy/Moderate
- Surface - Compacted granitic sand, boardwalk and grass
- Toilets - Conservation Hill car park
- Designated Accessible Toilets - Yes
- Parking - Conservation Hill car park (gravel)
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Designated Accessible Parking - No
- Wheelchairs - Mangrove Boardwalk is suitable for wheelchairs
- Prams - Yes
- Bicycles - Yes
- Dogs - No
- Picnic table/BBQ - Picnic table only