Newhaven, Victoria

Newhaven
Victoria
Newhaven Yacht Club in 2022
Newhaven
Coordinates38°30′45″S 145°21′30″E / 38.51250°S 145.35833°E / -38.51250; 145.35833
Population547 (2021 census)
Established1873
Postcode(s)3925
Location
LGA(s)Bass Coast Shire
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Monash

Newhaven (once known as Woody Point) is a town in southern Victoria, in the south Gippsland region. Located on Phillip Island, adjacent to the channel known as The Narrows, it is on the island side of the bridge linking Phillip Island to the mainland. At the 2021 census, Newhaven had a population of 547.

The town's economy is primarily based on retirement living and tourism, and has a yacht club with a marina. Atlantis Nereus tidal turbines are installed at Newhaven.