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13th Beach Golf Links

13th Beach Golf Links is a Nationally Ranked 45 hole golf located in Barwon Heads. 13th Beach Golf Links has been the host of the Vic Open since 2013. The property not only boasts two world-class golf courses, but it also offers a stunning Clubhouse restaurant and luxurious accommodation in the 13th Beach Golf Lodges. Your complete golfing destination on the Bellarine Peninsula. The Beach Course, the first 18 hole course, is set along the property's two kilometres of surf beach frontage and is a true links style course. The course is consistently ranked as one of the top courses in the country. The Creek Course opened for play in January 2004. It is a great compliment to the Beach Course with a rolling sandbelt style design. The 13th Beach Short Course was opened in March 2021. This 9 hole, par 3 course is a great way to fit in a quick round or to fine-tune your short game skills. Family-friendly and accessible for all levels of golfer. Thirteenth Beach Golf Links welcomes visitors to enjoy all of the facilities. Stay and Play packages are available all year round and catered to your individual requirements. 13th Beach Golf Lodges is the only accommodation managed by the Golf Club and staying in the Lodges is the only way to guarantee tee times on the championship courses.

Barwon Heads VIC

1.0 km away

Thirteenth Beach on calm day — Image credit: Visit Geelong Berllarine

Natural Attractions

Thirteenth Beach

Thirteenth Beach coast can be found between Barwon Heads and Black Rock and is renowned for its rugged beauty and consistent and varied surf breaks. The best access to the beach is via the Thirteenth Beach Barwon Heads Surf Lifesaving Club. The beach is patrolled, but not all year round and is suited to surfers with a bit more experience under their leg rope. There is ample free parking and public toilets located in the car park opposite the beach. Check out the daily surf report for Thirteenth Beach on the Rasta Surf Co Instagram. For dog lovers, there are year-round off-leash areas at Thirteenth Beach between 30W and 34W. Dogs may be off the leash but must be under effective supervised control at all times. Restrictions are necessary to protect dunes and wildlife and manage peak traffic periods. And always, clean up after your dog to keep the beach and the ocean clean for everyone to enjoy. Follow the signs at each entry point for up-to-date information and head to barwoncoast.com.au for full details. Thirteenth Beach is ranked as one of the Top 10 Victorian Surf Beaches, and you'll know why when you visit this beautiful coastline.

Barwon Heads VIC

2.4 km away

The Barwon Heads Golf Clubhouse (1924) — Image credit: The Barwon Heads Golf Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

The Barwon Heads Golf Club

Nestled among the coastal dunes just metres from the spectacular Victorian Surf Coast, the exceptional Barwon Heads Golf Club is one of the most appealing regional layouts in Australia. Undulating fairways, strategic bunkers, slick greens and testing winds all combine to present both a challenging and visual delight. Australia's first true links, The Barwon Heads Golf Club regularly rates in Australia's top golf courses and the village of Barwon Heads itself has been crowned by Australian Golf Digest the 'Best Golf Town in Australia'. Other facilities include tennis courts, a driving range, a short-game practice facility, a par three course, an undercover coaching area and a professional shop. The Clubhouse (1924) is replete with bars and dining and is open to members, their guests, overnight house guests and green fee players. Take some well-earned time off and be enchanted by over 100 years of golfing history. An overnight stay in the Heritage Victoria-listed Clubhouse followed by 18-holes of links golf is one of Australia best golf experiences.

Barwon Heads VIC

2.7 km away

Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary

Located near the mouth of the Barwon River, Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary protects 17 hectares of reef and sea life. Featuring a diversity of habitats in a small area, it makes an excellent spot for learning about local marine life by exploring the rock platforms and beaches on an organised or self-guided tour. It is also a great place for snorkelling and diving to discover a fascinating and complex underwater world featuring feather stars and barnacles, sea slugs, rays and small sharks, and schools of fish living amongst the kelp forests, sandstone arches, and colourful sponge gardens. Back on the shore enjoy bird watching and rock pool rambling, or simply take a walk around the Bluff and along Thirteenth Beach for stunning views over the sanctuary, Bass Strait, and glimpses of the kelp forests rising from submerged sections of the reef. Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape in the traditional Sea Country of the Wadawurrung Peoples. Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. Before your visit, please check the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website for updated changes of conditions and familiarise yourself with important bushfire safety information to ensure your experience is safe and enjoyable. For information about fires, Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans visit Emergency Victoria's website.

Barwon Heads VIC

3.6 km away

Ocean Grove Main Beach

Natural Attractions

Ocean Grove Main Beach

Ocean Grove Main beach is two kilometres of family-friendly surf beach situated at the centre of the stretch of beach that spans from Point Lonsdale to the Barwon River mouth. Locals and holiday-makers flock to this beach thanks to the amenities, surf patrol and impeccable conditions. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club is situated here. The beach is seasonally patrolled with excellent ocean swimming and surfing. A popular skate spot and contains a walking track. Other facilities include: Public toilets and showers, boat ramp and free and ample parking nearby. Dogs are allowed on the beach but restrictions apply.

Ocean Grove VIC

5.0 km away

Venue Exterior - Entrance

Entertainment Venues

Ocean Grove Bowling Club

Nestled in the coastal beauty of regional Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula, you'll find the award-winning Ocean Grove Bowling Club. With a vibrant history dating back to 1953, this club has become a cherished part of the local community. Its modern and progressive facilities have earned it a well-deserved reputation as one of the premier licensed community clubs in the region. Step inside and discover a range of fantastic amenities. Sports enthusiasts can gather at the lively sports bar, complete with TAB and Keno facilities. The Member's bar provides a relaxing spot to unwind, and the bistro tempts visitors with delicious meals. To top it off, the club offers excellent function facilities for hosting memorable events. Sports lovers will be delighted by the professionally maintained bowling greens, providing the perfect setting for year-round bowls. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, the club ensures a delightful experience in a tranquil environment.

Ocean Grove VIC

5.1 km away

The Hive Gallery Upstairs — Image credit: The Hive Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Hive Gallery Ocean Grove

The Hive Gallery in Ocean Grove, established in 2016, is an exciting arts space for the Bellarine Peninsula region. Downstairs is the exclusive home of Willie Wildlife Sculptures. Known particularly for his bronze birdbaths, the full range of his freestanding, nature and bird inspired sculptures are also exhibited. Will Wilson's work is well known with more than 25 years' experience sculpting in bronze, and annual exhibitions at the Chelsea Flower Show in the United Kingdom for 11 years. This included 2019, when he had the great honour of meeting Her Royal Highness, The Queen. Upstairs features a growing collection of over 35 carefully selected Australian artists, with a greater local focus. Both emerging and experienced artists feature, with work including paintings, sculptures, ceramics and handcrafted furniture. The natural world features strongly within the large, light-filled space that overlooks the treetops of the local woodland reserve. Each month, the middle space features a carefully curated changing exhibition, so there is always something new to see. After you have finished viewing the artwork, there is an on-site cafe, open Monday to Saturday for refreshments.

Ocean Grove VIC

7.4 km away

Thunder Falls at Adventure Park

Amusement and Theme Parks

Adventure Park

Get ready for the ultimate daycation this summer at Adventure Park Geelong, Victoria's biggest water theme park. The park is located just 15 minutes from Geelong. Drop into the brand new Thunder Falls this summer and take the plunge on Victoria's first free fall drop water slides. Brace for the thrill of a lifetime as you step into the launch chamber and feel the rumble of thunder beneath your feet. The trap door floor drops away, sending you plunging through 105 metres of white-water twists and turns, at a speed of approximately 35 kilometres per hour. Ride the Tsunami waterslide, the ultimate family thrill ride and the only triple-funnel waterslide in Victoria. Brave the 7.5 storey drop on the Tornado or race the kids on the six-lane Aqua Racer waterslide. With 23 rides, designed for families and thrill-seekers alike, an ordinary daytrip turns into an epic adventure. Swap thrills for chills and get ready to soak up the sun. Whether it's relaxing on the deck of a Treetop Cabana or gently cruising along the tropical-themed lazy river. Chill out in a Sundeck Cabana while the kids have endless fun in the many interactive aqua play zones. Plus so much more water park fun. Make summer unforgettable at the ultimate daycation destination, Adventure Park Geelong.

Wallington VIC

8.6 km away

Point Danger Marine Sanctuary

National Parks and Reserves

Point Danger Marine Sanctuary

Located in Torquay, one of Victoria's favourite seaside towns, Point Danger Marine Sanctuary is ideal for snorkelling and exploring the diverse marine life at low tide. The area between Torquay's back and front beaches is formed of beds of crumbling limestone and a narrow rock platform which extends to the west. A small reef which is only exposed at the lowest of summer tides lies just offshore and is often isolated from the beach by a deep sandy channel. One shipwreck is found within the park, the Joseph H. Scammell. The limestone reef is an enthralling feature of this park. Covered in small boulders and intricate seaweed beds, the reef is home to a number of weird and wonderful creatures. Most noteworthy is the huge diversity of seaslugs, currently 96 species known to occur in this sanctuary, many of which are endemic.

Torquay VIC

11 km away

Surf Coast Walk

Natural Attractions

Surf Coast Walk

Offering natural beauty and easy access, the 41 kilometre Surf Coast Walk lets you relax and enjoy a world-class walking destination at your own pace. The Surf Coast Walk can be split into 12 distinctive tracks, each inviting you to explore inspiring landscapes on foot or bike beyond the edge of Victoria's beautiful Great Ocean Road. In its entirety the walk connects the coastal towns of Torquay, Anglesea and Aireys Inlet. Relish the rich ochre of the Bells Beach cliffs, the deep blue of Bass Strait and the leafy green of eucalypt forests. Discover traditional Wathaurung country, fascinating surf culture and abundant wildlife as the Walk connects you with the coastal town comforts of Torquay, Anglesea and Aireys Inlet. Whether you are a nature lover or a fun lover, whether you take an hour, a day or a week, the Surf Coast Walk puts a stunning and unique coastal environment within easy reach.

Torquay VIC

11 km away

Curlewis Golf Club & The Range at Curlewis The Bellarine

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Curlewis Golf Club & The Range at Curlewis The Bellarine

Curlewis is regarded as one of the most progressive and exciting public access golf courses in Australia and it is ranked in the top 50 Australian Golf courses. In 2016, Curlewis was honored to receive the inaugural “Australian Golf Digest Club Excellence Award” for contemporary and forward-thinking approach to golf. The course measures 6,150 metres and is a challenging par 72. A challenge for players of all standards and a true test of golfing ability. Green fee players are always welcome. Claribeaux is their signature restaurant, which will delight with its’ creative structural form and culinary options. French influence, contemporary fusion and a keen focus on sustainable local produce. The Range at Curlewis is a state-of-the-art 18-bay driving range, teaching academy on site, two tier Mini Golf course plus all day dining.

Curlewis VIC

12 km away

Prestige Jayco Geelong Front

Shopping and Markets

Prestige Jayco Geelong

Prestige Jayco is a family business started by John and Joan Spence in 1988 as a caravan service repair business. Since then, the business has grown to include John and Joan's own children and grandchildren, expanding the business to include sales of new and used campers, poptops, caravans and motorhomes. Prestige Jayco have continually been recognised as one of Australia's leading Jayco dealerships with a wide range of models on display. Prestige Jayco now operate a full-service facility - sales yard, parts and accessories centre, service, warranty and repairs to all makes of vans. Prestige Jayco are part of Australia's number one RV brand and offer a lifestyle within reach for anyone looking to go have their adventure. With 50 years of experience and history, a great value-for-money Jayco RV is designed and built to give you years of enjoyment. No wonder one in every two new RVs on Australian roads is a Jayco.

Newcomb VIC

12 km away

Lonsdale Links Golf Course — Image credit: Lonsdale Links

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Lonsdale Links

A challenging, yet fun and unique course, Lonsdale Links is ranked 20th in Australia and 8th for Public Access golf courses in Australia (Golf Australia Magazine Top 100 rankings). Designed by renowned course architects OCM, the intention was to create a strategic course, which reveals more of itself each time you play. Drawing inspiration from trailblazer, Charles Blair Macdonald, and his colleagues Seth Raynor and Charles Banks, OCM designed the course as a deliberate throwback to an earlier age with template holes featuring throughout. The Clubhouse is designed by architect Wood Marsh. Sitting at the highest point on the course overlooking the Lake Victoria, the state-of-the-art facility is welcoming to both golfers and non-golfers with a restaurant, outdoor kiosk, and children's playground - a venue the whole family can enjoy.

Point Lonsdale VIC

12 km away

Grab a cup of coffee at the Artisans of Australia cafe — Image credit: Artisans of Australia

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Artisans of Australia

Artisans of Australia is located in Curlewis, nestled in the heart of the wine and olive region of the Bellarine in Victoria, and close to the many amenities that this area has to offer. This vibrant and unique space is a rare opportunity to enrich your life with a visit to see local artisans working in their studios, to visit a regional gallery, enjoy a coffee and snack made with nationally sourced ingredients, purchase works direct from the artists, and to learn a new skill, or enhance an existing one, through a wide variety of classes. There is an emphasis on Australian artisans, with works from across Australia being displayed, and demonstrations and classes hosted by practicing Australian artists. The premises has recently undergone an intensive refurbishment, ensuring that the creative spaces are accessible to everyone, including the function rooms which are available to hire for various creative projects and classes. Exhibitions have a focus on Australian artisans, and change monthly. The on-site store is full of works by local and national artists, selling direct to the public; with a wide variety of pieces from paintings, to sculptures, to jewellery and homewares. Artisans of Australia is easily accessible by bus from nearby Geelong, where trains link with Melbourne. There is also parking available on-site with overflow parking available locally.

Curlewis VIC

13 km away

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Entertainment Venues

Geelong Racing Club

The Geelong Racing Club hosts 26 race meets each year, including the iconic Ladbrokes Geelong Cup and the family-friendly Super Saturday on the Coast. With eight public dining days, a packed calendar of festivals and events, and numerous charity race days, there's always something happening on site. Now proudly holding the coveted Golden Ticket to the Melbourne Cup, the Club offers a vibrant racing experience for visitors of all ages.

Breakwater VIC

14 km away

Exhibition Space

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Australian National Surfing Museum

The Australian National Surfing Museum Torquay celebrates the history of surfing in Australia. It tells the story of this countries rich beach culture and surfing heritage that has developed over the last one hundred years. Explore Australia’s favourite pastime - visitors can relive time spent at the beach, or discover the intimate link between surfers and the breaking waves. Find out about surfing hero's and legends in The Australian Surfing Hall of Fame, which celebrates the lives of Australian surfing champions. You can check out their biographies mounted on a typical example of the board they rode. Enjoy spectacular footage of surfers in action while you are surrounded by vintage surf memorabilia and an epic array of historic surfboards. Trace the development of the surfboard along the boardwalk as a breaking wave looms overhead. Explore the many elements that go to make up surf culture, clothes, movies, music, and walk through the ultimate surf mobile, the VW kombi van. Whether you are eight or eighty eight, at the Australian National Surfing Museum Torquay you can ride a wave of history and discover how awesome and inspirational surfing can be. For updates or further information please check the website.

Torquay VIC

14 km away

'Choose Your Cocktail' is our most popular session

Entertainment Venues

Canvas and Cork - Paint and Sip Studio

Canvas and Cork is a relaxed, fun art studio where you can come to get crafty, socialise and unwind. Offering both public sessions and private events for adults and kids, there are a range of activities and painting sessions where you can create an artwork that you will actually want to display in your home. The studio is bring your own food and drinks (including alcohol). Check upcoming sessions on the website to see when the next public session is happening. Private events can be booked any day (excluding public holidays).

Torquay VIC

14 km away

Drysdale Community Craft Shop

Shopping and Markets

Drysdale Community Craft Shop

Come and visit Drysdale Community Craft Shop. The Drysdale Community Craft Shop is run by the members of the co-operative team who make and sell their quality hand made items in the lovely heritage building in the main street of Drysdale. Located next to the Uniting Church, on the Bellarine Peninsular through Geelong on the Portarlington Road. The members make a range of goods including jewellery, children's clothes, baby wear, quilts, toys, dolls, wooden toys, hats, embroidered gifts, paintings, hand painted items, dried flower arrangements, tea cosies, pot holders, cushions, smocked frocks, scarves, bridal items, cards, gift knick-knacks, bags, Australian souvenirs, pottery, dolls clothes and more. If you cannot find what you want there is an order service, so ask and a member may be able to make the item for you. There is also lay-by service for your convenience for birthdays, Christmas and special occasions. Drysdale Community Craft Shop works on the commission that members pay when their goods are sold, and make donations to local charities.

Drysdale VIC

15 km away

Golf Course

Sports and Recreation Facilities

RACV Torquay Golf Club

Set within the backdrop of the Torquay and Jan Juc beaches, the RACV Torquay Golf Club is a challenging course for all golfers. The 18-hole, par-71 course was developed by Ogilvy Clayton, led by former US Open champion, Geoff Ogilvy and previous Victorian tournament professional, Mike Clayton. The traditional links-style course follows the undulating surface of Victoria's Surf Coast and features wide-open couch fairways, immaculate greens, wetlands and picturesque ocean views. Located at 1, Great Ocean Road, Torquay Golf Club sits at the start of Victoria's premier tourist drive destination and is a leisurely 75 minutes drive from Melbourne.

Torquay VIC

15 km away

Treatment room

Spas and Retreats

One Spa, RACV Torquay Resort

Designed to rejuvenate, One Spa provides luxurious treatments that awaken, revive and promote balance within the body. In the comfortable and relaxing surrounds of RACV Torquay Resort, you can enjoy a range of beauty treatments delivered by our highly-trained therapists. One Spa offers an exclusive and personalised treatment menu that includes remedial and relaxation massages, facials, manicures and pedicures, skin or body treatments, geisha tub soaks and hydrotherapy sessions. Facilities also include a luxurious steam room and thermal stone room with heated surrounding walls, floor and stone seat. The wet room comprises four overhead showers each set to temperatures of 10 to 40 degrees Celsius to provide varying degrees of refreshment, a heated spa pool to reduce stress and tension and a plunge pool for revitalisation. After treatments, guests are welcomed to continue their experience by reflecting in the One Spa lounge overlooking ocean views and the picturesque 18-hole golf course while being treated with an array of herbal teas. One Spa has been created with one person in mind – you.

Torquay VIC

15 km away

The museum displays the history of child welfare in Australia. — Image credit: Care Leavers Australasia Network

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Australian Orphanage Museum

The only one of its kind in Australia, the Australian Orphanage Museum (AOM) is dedicated to exhibiting the authentic accounts of people who grew up in Orphanages, Children's Homes and Foster Care in Australia. Established by the Care Leavers Australasia Network (CLAN) in 2001, the museum started as a small collection of objects and memorabilia to tell the true stories of vulnerable people that endured a dark chapter in Australian history. The museum now comprises over 2,000 items, and CLAN is always looking for new donations of photos and artefacts to further share the stories of Care Leavers and preserve this history for future generations. The museum's diverse exhibits explore three continuing themes: The History of Child Welfare in Australia, The Children's Voices, and Care Leavers Activism. The narratives are presented in ways that respect the rights of Care Leavers to present their own accounts and tell their experience of growing up in institutions. The museum has an extensive library which includes 760 books plus videos, audio cassettes, media articles, reports, theses, manuals and other research documents. Group bookings are welcomed by appointment. The museum is in central Geelong and there is a bus stop out the front. There is also street parking nearby.

Geelong VIC

16 km away

National Crime & Justice Museum - Geelong Gaol

Galleries, Museums and Collections

National Crime & Justice Museum - Geelong Gaol

The National Crime and Justice Museum at the Geelong Gaol (also known as the Geelong Gaol Museum) is housed in the most intact 19th-century colonial prison in Victoria. It opened in 1853 and closed in 1991 in the same conditions that you see today. Visitors can experience the brutal conditions prisoners endured over its 138-year history along with displays telling the history of this three-story bluestone behemoth. Visitors can also see artefacts from all over Australia that illustrate its criminal history. Step back in history and view the exhibitions of Colonial Prisons, the Hulks, Stitched Up and Saga Behind the Armour, Eureka Stockade to name a few. Special Exhibitions on a variety of topics that change up to four times a year

Geelong VIC

16 km away

Geelong Botanic Gardens — Image credit: Visit Geelong Bellarine

National Parks and Reserves

Geelong Botanic Gardens

Set on 200 acres, the Geelong Botanic Gardens were established in 1851. Since development, the gardens have grown and transformed to include a variety of gardens and lawns, including the modern and innovative 21st century garden. The iconic Geelong bollards and an assortment of sculptures are also scattered throughout the garden. Entry is free, with easy access and level and paved walking tracks. Parking is ample and free and there are multiple public toilets situated around the gardens. Dogs must be kept on a lead and supervised at all times. Geelong Botanic Gardens are open 8:00am to 7:00pm during Daylight Savings and 8:00am to 5:00pm all other times. Rated number two of 46 ‘Things To Do In Geelong’ on TripAdvisor.

East Geelong VIC

16 km away

Barwon Grange

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Barwon Grange

The only survivor of a fashionable and picturesque mid-nineteenth century villa built along the Barwon River in Geelong. With the Barwon River as the vista, the house was built for successful merchant and banker Jonathon Porter O'Brien and his wife Ann. They filled their Gothic Revival style home with elegant and modern furnishings. Today you can see these recreated interiors, including many decorative and domestic objects from the late 1850s, including a rare Minton ceramic chandelier. The cellar was stocked with wine and spirits, the conservatory filled with plants, sculptures, a collection of coral and two canaries in brass cages. The couple kept an extensive library which featured a Cyclopaedia of Medicine and Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. The O'Briens lived in the house for only a year but, over 170 years later, the villa's unique features continue to reflect the lifestyle of the 1850s and the prosperous merchants of Geelong, whose wealth grew after the discovery of gold in the Colony. Visit the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) website to check opening hours when planning your visit.

Newtown VIC

16 km away

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