Rhyll, Victoria
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| Rhyll Victoria |
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| Population: | 449 (2001 census) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode: | 3922 | ||||||||||||
| Property Value: | AUD $332,000 [1] | ||||||||||||
| Location: | 140 km from Melbourne | ||||||||||||
| LGA: | Bass Coast Shire | ||||||||||||
| State District: | Bass | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division: | Flinders | ||||||||||||
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Rhyll is a small fishing town on Phillip Island in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the north-east corner of the island. It is named after a holiday resort in North Wales, Great Britain.
The first European to arrive in the area was George Bass, who landed in 1798 to make repairs to his ship. He returned in the same year with Matthew Fliders and a memorial for this landing is maintained close to Rhyll pier. A temporary British settlement called Flagstaff was established in 1826, and was settled in 1856. Just 6k from Cowes lies the little seaside village of Rhyll. In season Rhyll comes alive with keen anglers and sailors and holiday makers.
All year round visitors enjoy walking along the unspoilt beachfront and exploring the mangrove boardwalk of the Rhyll Inlet, which is a haven for pelicans, black swans, gulls and straw necked ibis.
The all-tide boat ramp is a great attraction, with BBQ's, two playgrounds, tennis courts and public toilets to cater for all the family.
Accommodation includes an excellent caravan park and several high quality B&B's. Contact http://www.thehillofcontent.com.au/ Hill of Content, luxury 5 star accommodation. A full range of dining is available, from restaurants to take-away's, with a well provisioned general store to supply your day to day requirements. Come and stay overnight, or for several nights, and enjoy the tranquillity of Rhyll.
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