Barwon Coast is currently seeking planning approval from the City of Greater Geelong for a series of construction projects. These projects will occur in and around the Barwon Heads Caravan Park and the Barwon Coast Office which is located on Jetty Rd in Barwon Heads. We are calling this ‘The Barwon Heads Caravan Park Staged Works Program’.

The Works Program consists of 16 distinct sub-projects of varying size and complexity. It is proposed that they will be undertaken over the next five years as funds become available. The works will improve safety, functionality and amenity in various ways.

Two of these projects funded by the Victorian State Government are set to directly benefit the Barwon Heads Football and Netball Club and include the installation of new lights for the netball courts, new coaches’ boxes, a scoreboard and behind-goal netting for the football oval.

We have prepared a detailed Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) which will guide all works. We have also planned the works to minimise impacts on vegetation and will provide an appropriate offset for impacted habitat loss. A biodiversity report and assessment has been prepared and can be downloaded from the program website.

Project information will be posted to www.barwoncoast.com.au/bhcpworks

Check our our 2020 Summer Newsletter for information on all that is happening in the Caravan Park and in the surrounding towns over the summer months.

Our guests love to wander along the Barwon Heads Promenade towards the beautiful Barwon Bluff.

The Barwon Heads Timber Seawall which supports the promenade was first built in the 1930s and is in need of repair. The area to be repaired is adjacent to a small area of the Barwon Heads Caravan Park. Guests who stay during the time of the construction works may be subject to some noise and sections of the promenade will be blocked off. The construction works are starting within the next week (Aug 27th onwards) and it is anticipated they will be completed by the end of October 2018. We apologise for any inconvenience during this time, but believe it will be minimal.

Further information on the project can be found on Barwon Coast's website.

If you have any concerns about the works please give our friendly staff a call on 5254 1115

WINTER ACCOMMODATION SPECIAL JULY & AUGUST 2017 - STAY & PAY FOR 2 NIGHTS & GET A 3RD NIGHT FREE

Come & enjoy our winter wonderland. Rug up, brisk walks, winter sun, beautiful sunrises - let the ocean work it's magic on your soul.

Pay for 2 nights and get a 3rd night FREE in either a one, two or three bedroom cabin. (stays not to commence or end on a Sunday)

WINTER SITE SPECIAL JULY & AUGUST 2017- Pay & stay 2 nights & get a 3rd night FREE (no night restrictions)

The blue rubberized compound is looking fantastic. So close to completion now. Just in time for the start of Netball season 1st April 2017

From the beginning of February 2017 works will commence on the upgrade of the tennis/netball courts in the caravan park. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience. The end result will be a far superior sporting facility for the mutual use of park patrons & BHFNC.

The following is a rough time line (not including possible delays due to unforeseen circumstances)

Mon Jan 30 - Fri Feb 10 - Install temporary fencing. Demolish court fencing, remove posts, demolish shelter south end. Remove concrete slab under south shelters. Remove vegetation north end, move retaining wall NE corner. Court side shelters construction at same time - allow 4 weeks. Install fence posts on new alignment.

Mon Feb 13 - Fri Feb 17 - Asphalt repair works and court extensions. Possibly grinding and existing surface prep.

Mon 20 Feb - Fri 3 Mar - Asphalt curing time

Mon 27 Feb - Fri 3 Mar - Install perimeter fencing

Mon 6 Mar - Fri 17 Mar - Install netball posts and tennis posts. Apply pavecoat.

Sat 1 April 2017 - First home game against Newcomb

SUMMER HOLIDAY PROGRAM commences 3rd Jan 2017 - 26 Jan 2017   1-3pm in the MPF (football club rooms) - Register the children at the park office to secure a place.

Tues 3 Jan - Nocturnal Night Lanterns (did you know wildlife are awake at night roaming the campgrounds. Make your own wildlife friendly night lantern to use to see amazing wildlife)

Wed 4 Jan - Octopus Acrobatics (learn to juggle like an octopus, create yoga marine critters, play marine animal based games)

Thu 5 Jan - Calico Craft (Learn how to protect sea creatures & design & paint you very own calico bag to remind you how you can care for the coast)

Tue 10 Jan - Rockpool Creations (Hands on activity about some of our amazing rockpool animals. Come along & create your very own rockpool to keep)

Wed 11 Jan - Calico Craft (Learn how to protect sea creatures & design & paint you very own calico bag to remind you how you can care for the coast)

Thu 12 Jan - Nocturnal Night Lanterns (did you know wildlife are awake at night roaming the campgrounds. Make your own wildlife friendly night lantern to use to see amazing wildlife)

Tue 17 Jan - Calico Craft (Learn how to protect sea creatures & design & paint you very own calico bag to remind you how you can care for the coast)

Wed 18 Jan - Octopus Acrobatics (learn to juggle like an octopus, create yoga marine critters, play marine animal based games)

Thu 19 Jan - Nocturnal Night Lanterns (did you know wildlife are awake at night roaming the campgrounds. Make your own wildlife friendly night lantern to use to see amazing wildlife)

Tue 24 Jan - Octopus Acrobatics (learn to juggle like an octopus, create yoga marine critters, play marine animal based games)

Wed 25 Jan - Rockpool Creations (Hands on activity about some of our amazing rockpool animals. Come along & create your very own rockpool to keep)

Thu 26 Jan - Australia Day Kites (Come & celebrate Australia Day leaning about some of our amazing birds. Be creative & make a kite to honour them)

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL & must be made at the caravan park office prior to the activity. LATE ARRIVALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Participants must be collected on time

Wear appropriate clothing for the activity, bring a drink & ensure you wear insect repellent & sunscreen. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Parents/guardians must remain contactable during activity sessions & be within a ten minute radius. Parents/guardians must sign in participants on arrival & sign out on pick up - complete a permission form per child & submit it to the park office prior to commencement of the activity. Park office must be notified prior to the commencement of the activity if you are unable to attend. To improve these FREE activities please fill in the Feedback form at the end of your activity & return it to the caravan park office or email comments and suggestions to maddie@barwoncoast.com.au

The capping of the bluestone wall is nearly there.

Elstone Diving Services are doing a fantastic repair job.

Won't be long now until no detours necessary.

20/10/16 Progress report on the upgrade of the football oval within the park. Old grass removed, ground harrowed and now awaiting arrival of new turf.

Update 3 November 2016

Wed  2/11 Excavation of spoon drain – completed

Thurs 3/11  Final levelling of surface

Fri 4/11 and Sat 5/11 – working on sprinkler heads

Monday -7/11 Delivery of turf – will come in front entrance of park and exit top of Main Drive.

Friday – complete laying of turf

Pay for two nights and get a third night FREE in either a one, two or three bedroom cabin.

Offer valid from 11th July until 31st August 2016. Stays not to commence or end on a Sunday.

Please mention this Winter Special offer at time of booking.