Near to 3km in length, this walking/cycling/running track loops around the picturesque locations of the Barwon River, Ocean Grove Main Beach and Barwon Heads Bridge. Staircases situated along the track allow you direct access to the beach and/or river. Commence the walk at any given section of the loop.
Ocean Grove Main Beach runs for a lengthy 2km and is known as the family-friendly surf beach. The magnificently refurbished Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club is situated at this ‘main’ portion and is patrolled seasonally. Amazing rockpools are revealed when the tide is low and the moderate to low beach breaks allow great opportunities…
The Ocean Grove Nature Reserve sweeps across 143 hectares. It is the last remaining stand of original woodland on the Bellarine Peninsula, making a peaceful sanctuary for plant life and wildlife (including wallabies). Explore the reserve via the designated walking trails, varying in lengths from 1.5 km to 3km. The reserve is also equipped with…
This stretch of family-friendly beach runs up from the river to the Barwon Heads Bridge. The beach itself backs onto the Frank Ellis Reserve Park and then the Barwon Heads Caravan Park. The beach is unpatrolled but is known for its calmer waters. It is a much-loved location for stand-up paddle boarding.
Thirteenth Beach is 4.5km of pristine coastline. This beach runs between Barwon Heads and Black Rock and has several staircase access points along its stretch. Renowned as a surf beach, Thirteenth Beach also provides a seasonally patrolled section which you can access opposite the Thirteenth Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. Warning: Thirteenth Beach is best suited…
Step through the gates and into Victoria’s best water theme park! The newly completed mega waterslide, The Tsunami is now open plus there are so many more action-packed, water-splashing, squeal-inducing waterslides; The Tornado, Aqua Racer, Gold Rush Rapids and Wild West Canyon. And then there are the thrills of the dry rides, the sprays of…
Also known by locals as the Pirate Park due to its fun and hearty pirate theme, Barwon Heads Village Park delivers both space and spectacular play equipment; double flying fox, spiderweb climbing structure, swings, slides, climbing wall, swinging see-saw, bouncers, saucer swing, spinners, rocking hammock and so much more!
Bellarine Adventure Golf has not one but two 18-hole mini golf courses, both of which wind their way around the magnificent gardens, creeks and waterfalls. Opt to test your golfing skills on The Mill (a fun, sheltered, multi-levelled course), The Mountain (a more challenging course) or both!
There’s the river, the beach and the park all in one location at The Frank Ellis Reserve Park. Nestled on the banks of the Barwon River, sand forms the footfall, slides and swings provide the fun and the calm river beach delivers further entertainment. This locale is a family favourite and rightly so!
Kingston Park is the place-to-be for kids! This SUPER park has a mega slide, towers, nest swing, sandpit, musical instruments, ropes course, scooter track, nest swing, monkey bars, picnic places, round-a-bout… The list goes on and on! It is fun and fabulous.