Phillip Island National Surfing Reserve Signage

Phillip Island is home to superb coast, unique wildlife and Victoria's only National Surfing Reserve. Declared in 2013, it formally recognises the outstanding surf along the Island's southern shores and celebrates our rich surfing culture and history dating back to the 1920s. The Reserve is driven by passionate surfers who view the Island’s waves and history as 'sacred'. These unique signs at each Reserve site will acknowledge the Traditional Custodians, describe the area's waves and natural and cultural values and communicate a unique 'surfer code' to inspire the next generation of surfers to share, respect and preserve this precious environment.

Phillip Island National Surfing Reserve is more than a series of places on a map. It has taken on a life of its own through the development of a surfing archive, members actively working to restore dune ecosystems and raising funds to support events including our annual Community Surfing Team Challenge where surfers of all ages and abilities unite. The Reserve also aims to support infrastructure to encourage and facilitate surfing for all ages and abilities. These signs will creatively share the wisdom of the Island's veteran surfers with current and future generations through a unique surfer and safety code.