French Island

Australia

West Coast of French Island, looking south West Coast of French Island, mangroves

French Island is in Western Port Bay, Victoria, Australia.

French Island is the largest coastal island of Victoria, Australia, located in Western Port, 61 km (38 mi) southeast of Melbourne. In 1997 about 70% of the island was declared the French Island National Park, administered by Parks Victoria.

Water birds, Koalas.

  • French Island General Store, 289 Tankerton Rd, French Island VIC 3921, +61 3 5980 1209. 8AM-5PM, Weekends 9AM-5PM. General Store, Post Office, and Bike Hire.

French Island General Store, 289 Tankerton Rd, French Island VIC 3921, +61 3 5980 1209. 8AM-5PM, Weekends 9AM-5PM. General Store, Post Office, and Bike Hire.

Water on the island may need to be boiled or purified.

  • Corinella - Take the barge to Corinella. For info call 0428 880 729.
  • Stony Point - Take the ferry to Stony Point.
  • Phillip Island - Take the ferry to Phillip Island.