The Cowes to Rhyll Shared Path project is being delivered in partnership with Phillip Island Nature Parks and Bass Coast Shire Council.

This project aims to connect Rhyll to the main township of Cowes and improve pedestrian access in the community. These works will provide a safe, off-road link between the two townships increasing health and well-being, reducing vehicle traffic and continued expansion of our tracks and trails network. The shared path will also create a new nature-based tourism visitor attraction, providing access to the unique experience of walking and cycling in Bass Coast.

This project was previously identified in Council's Aspirational Pathways Plan and will now transition to being part of Council's newly adopted Track and Trails strategy (a copy of which can be found under the Document Library).

Delivery will occur in five (5) stages with Stage 1 complete, Stage 2 due to be completed by September 2024 and Stages 3-5 currently in various stages of design. More information on the stages can be found below.