DESTINATION: Ocean Grove

Situated at the mouth of the Barwon River, 96km SW of Melbourne, this resort town is a popular fishing and surfing destination. On the other side of the Barwon River is Barwon Heads, another popular holiday spot offering safe swimming along the shores of the river. A bridge over the Barwon River links both towns.

Main Attractions

Smiths Beach is a fine surfing beach with a long stretch of sand, backed by a foreshore reserve with a number of walking tracks. Located in town are facilities for fishing, yachting, waterskiing and scuba diving. The peninsula's last remaining stand of original bushland is located behind the town and is protected in the Ocean Grove NR. Native flora and fauna can be seen from 2 walking trails running through the reserve.

Nearby attractions

Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary is in Taits Rd, Barwon Heads. Wallington, 8km north, is in the centre of the Bellarine Peninsula. A Maze'N Things, located here, features a giant wooden maze, mini golf, a puzzle centre, playground and BBQ areas. The Country Connection Adventure Park, also in Wallington, offers waterslides, pedal boats, aqua bikes, mountain bikes, golf, archery and go-karts.

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Region: Melbourne Bays and Peninsulas

Peninsula Hot Springs & Day Spa, Victoria

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Melbourne’s Bays and Peninsulas, Victoria, popular for Sailing, beaches, fine food and wine and chic beachfront towns. Major attractions include: Arthur's Seat, Bellarine Peninsula, Cape Schank, Frankston, Geelong, Hastings, Mornington Peninsula, Port Melbourne, Port Phillip Bay, Portsea, Queenscliff, St Kilda, Sorrento and the Werribee Park Mansion. more

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A Maze'N Things, 1570 Bellarine Hwy, Wallington,Ph: (03) 5250 2669

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