Food Scene
Starfish Bakery
78 Hitchcock Ave Great coffee and food. Casual scene
Staff are great, and it's the most social place w longest hours. Everyone seems to hang out there. Gas fireplaces whenever cold, deck bathing in sun on the hotter days. wifi!
39 locals recommend
BeachHouse Barwon Heads
48 Hitchcock AveStaff are great, and it's the most social place w longest hours. Everyone seems to hang out there. Gas fireplaces whenever cold, deck bathing in sun on the hotter days. wifi!
It's got cafe, bar, lounge, outdoor deck areas, you name it. Food isn't always as good as you'd like, but the view never fails to make it worthwhile
97 locals recommend
At the Heads
1A Jetty RdIt's got cafe, bar, lounge, outdoor deck areas, you name it. Food isn't always as good as you'd like, but the view never fails to make it worthwhile
Drinks & Nightlife
There are a number of options for dinner, but this is my favorite.
Currently it's not open every night:
Open Mic Thursdays from 6pm
Come along with a song in your heart, call 0352541188 to book a time slot.
LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY FROM 7PM. Check http://www.cafemaritana.com.au/Cafe_Maritana/Live_Music.html for longer hours as summer approaches
As summer approaches, check their website for longer hours/more evenings: http://www.cafemaritana.com.au/Cafe_Maritana/HOME.html
It's also open on weekends for breakfast and lunch...
Cafe Maritana
1 Flinders ParadeThere are a number of options for dinner, but this is my favorite.
Currently it's not open every night:
Open Mic Thursdays from 6pm
Come along with a song in your heart, call 0352541188 to book a time slot.
LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY FROM 7PM. Check http://www.cafemaritana.com.au/Cafe_Maritana/Live_Music.html for longer hours as summer approaches
As summer approaches, check their website for longer hours/more evenings: http://www.cafemaritana.com.au/Cafe_Maritana/HOME.html
It's also open on weekends for breakfast and lunch...
Parks & Nature
Barwon River
From the website: http://www.jirrahlinga.com.au
The Jirrahlinga Koala & Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on 5 acres of land on the Northern edge of Barwon Heads.
Jirrahlinga, Aboriginal for "Seek a home for a kangaroo", was established more than 30 years ago by Tehree Gordon to be a haven for injured wildlife. Following the Ash Wednesday Bush fires in 1983, Jirrahlinga received national & international media coverage acclaiming the rescue mission launched to seek out and treat shocked & burnt animals.
But Jirrahlinga is not just for distressed native animals. It is primarily about people. Particularly people who have a disability, a special need, the frail or the aged.
What better therapy could there be than to come into a supportive environment to work quietly with animals or just visit and touch a koala or joey that do not place demands on a person's physical or mental capacities
43 locals recommend
Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary
170-200 Taits RdFrom the website: http://www.jirrahlinga.com.au
The Jirrahlinga Koala & Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on 5 acres of land on the Northern edge of Barwon Heads.
Jirrahlinga, Aboriginal for "Seek a home for a kangaroo", was established more than 30 years ago by Tehree Gordon to be a haven for injured wildlife. Following the Ash Wednesday Bush fires in 1983, Jirrahlinga received national & international media coverage acclaiming the rescue mission launched to seek out and treat shocked & burnt animals.
But Jirrahlinga is not just for distressed native animals. It is primarily about people. Particularly people who have a disability, a special need, the frail or the aged.
What better therapy could there be than to come into a supportive environment to work quietly with animals or just visit and touch a koala or joey that do not place demands on a person's physical or mental capacities
From the website: http://barwonbluff.com.au
The Barwon Heads Bluff and surrounds is a special place. It is a place where the Barwon River enters the cool waters of Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean. It is a place where tides and waves have shaped the rocks over time and created a wide diversity of places for animals and plants to live.
To find an Elephant Snail hidden beneath a rock, to watch the kelp sway back and forth with the waves, or to explore the magic gardens in the rockpools is to glimpse the beauty, complexity and uniqueness of the Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary.
FRIENDS OF THE BLUFF
c/- Barwon Heads Post Office
Barwon Heads VIC 3227
info@barwonbluff.com.au
Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary
From the website: http://barwonbluff.com.au
The Barwon Heads Bluff and surrounds is a special place. It is a place where the Barwon River enters the cool waters of Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean. It is a place where tides and waves have shaped the rocks over time and created a wide diversity of places for animals and plants to live.
To find an Elephant Snail hidden beneath a rock, to watch the kelp sway back and forth with the waves, or to explore the magic gardens in the rockpools is to glimpse the beauty, complexity and uniqueness of the Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary.
FRIENDS OF THE BLUFF
c/- Barwon Heads Post Office
Barwon Heads VIC 3227
info@barwonbluff.com.au
From website http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/lake-connewarre-w.r:
The shallow estuarine lagoon of Lake Connewarre is surrounded by swamps and marshes. It includes the Lake Connewarre State Game Reserve, which features internationally significant wetlands and provides a habitat to endangered migratory bird species.
Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve
From website http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/lake-connewarre-w.r:
The shallow estuarine lagoon of Lake Connewarre is surrounded by swamps and marshes. It includes the Lake Connewarre State Game Reserve, which features internationally significant wetlands and provides a habitat to endangered migratory bird species.
Stunning, wild. Generally empty at this time of year. Not suitable for kids to swim at. Go instead to the river or Ocean Grove side of the bridge
21 locals recommend
Thirteenth Beach
Stunning, wild. Generally empty at this time of year. Not suitable for kids to swim at. Go instead to the river or Ocean Grove side of the bridge
Arts & Culture
From the website www.narana.com.au:
Geelong’s Award Winning Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Inducted into Hall Of Fame, Tourism Victoria.
Multiple Victorian Tourism awards.
Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre is a significant attraction on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road.
Nestled amongst native trees and walkways is Café Narana, a cultural display building, art gallery and shop. Our Native Curragundi bushland Garden is home to our resident emus & wallabies as well as abundant birdlife.
Café Narana's chef offers a wide range of culinary delights for breakfast and lunch. Relax and recharge with the best coffee in miles.
Arts and culture programs are delivered by our expert staff, who will fill your minds with the wonders of Indigenous use of land, food and medicinal sources, spirituality, laws, cultural designs, Dreaming stories and more. Use this inspirational knowledge to Paint on boomerangs or canvas in our studio.
Learn to throw a boomerang or play the didgeridoo. Walk through Narana’s Art Gallery that exhibits fine indigenous Art from across Australia. Find Indigenous crafts, books, bush herbs and spices, didgeridoos, boomerangs and many other items in Narana’s shop.
Take a guided tour or self-guided tour through all that Narana has to offer.
Café,
Souvenir Shop
Cultural Artefacts
Cultural Education
Art Gallery
Didgeridoos
Boomerangs
Native Animal soft toys
Tshirts, Hoodies, Caps,
Homewares
Health & Beauty
Indigenous Herbs & Spices
Stationery
Barware & Accessories
Open: Mon – Fri 9am -5pm Sat 10am – 3pm
Narana 410 Torquay Hwy Geelong
T: 03 52415700
E: reception@narana.com.au
See our website for further details: www.narana.com.au"
26 locals recommend
Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre
410 Surf Coast HwyFrom the website www.narana.com.au:
Geelong’s Award Winning Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Inducted into Hall Of Fame, Tourism Victoria.
Multiple Victorian Tourism awards.
Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre is a significant attraction on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road.
Nestled amongst native trees and walkways is Café Narana, a cultural display building, art gallery and shop. Our Native Curragundi bushland Garden is home to our resident emus & wallabies as well as abundant birdlife.
Café Narana's chef offers a wide range of culinary delights for breakfast and lunch. Relax and recharge with the best coffee in miles.
Arts and culture programs are delivered by our expert staff, who will fill your minds with the wonders of Indigenous use of land, food and medicinal sources, spirituality, laws, cultural designs, Dreaming stories and more. Use this inspirational knowledge to Paint on boomerangs or canvas in our studio.
Learn to throw a boomerang or play the didgeridoo. Walk through Narana’s Art Gallery that exhibits fine indigenous Art from across Australia. Find Indigenous crafts, books, bush herbs and spices, didgeridoos, boomerangs and many other items in Narana’s shop.
Take a guided tour or self-guided tour through all that Narana has to offer.
Café,
Souvenir Shop
Cultural Artefacts
Cultural Education
Art Gallery
Didgeridoos
Boomerangs
Native Animal soft toys
Tshirts, Hoodies, Caps,
Homewares
Health & Beauty
Indigenous Herbs & Spices
Stationery
Barware & Accessories
Open: Mon – Fri 9am -5pm Sat 10am – 3pm
Narana 410 Torquay Hwy Geelong
T: 03 52415700
E: reception@narana.com.au
See our website for further details: www.narana.com.au"
Essentials
IGA
3 Bridge RdEverything Else
Oakdene Vineyards, Restaurant and Cellar Door
255 Grubb Rdrestaurant, winery, sculpture park
Entertainment & Activities
from website: http://www.13thbeach.net/cms/
Golf Australia Magazine 2016
The Beach Course - Ranked No. 24 in Australia
The Creek Course - Ranked No. 52 in Australia
13th Beach Golf Academy
1732 Barwon Heads Rdfrom website: http://www.13thbeach.net/cms/
Golf Australia Magazine 2016
The Beach Course - Ranked No. 24 in Australia
The Creek Course - Ranked No. 52 in Australia