News Offshore turbine concerns raised Should not be permitted off south coast of Phillip Island, according to peak tourism group. by . Published October 11, 2022 Link copied! Copy failed! The Bass Strait zone being investigated for offshore renewables projects stretches 5.5km (or 3 nautical miles) off the coastline from Phillip Island to East Gippsland. Updated September 05, 2025 9:45 am | a year ago Link copied! Copy failed!