We enjoyed a short getaway to Barwon Heads, Victoria. We headed off a couple of nights before we met up with our son and his family at the caravan park.
Our first stop is Winchelsea. It's a charming spot with significant history in Victoria's Western District, featuring old buildings, scenic walks, and strong ties to early European settlement and military service.
We find a spot in the free camp set in the banks of the Barwon River. One of the iconic river systems in Victoria, the Barwon begins in the Otway Ranges and flows through the heart of Geelong on its 160-kilometre journey to meet the sea at Barwon Heads, where we will be camping.
During the 1860s and 1870s a number of enduring private and public structures were built: the stone arch bridge over the Barwon River (1867), the shire offices (1867), the Presbyterian church (1870), Austin’s Barwon Park mansion (1871), a Temperance Hall (1876) and the railway line from Geelong (1876).
The next day we have a look at the nearby lake.
It’s only a 20km drive to Tanners free camp in the Otway State Forest. It’s a nicely set out camp with lots of fire pits and individual spots. It’s very popular due to its location being close to the coast, only 25km from Torquay.
The area also provides plenty of trails for 4 wheel driving, dirt bikes and walks.
After a quiet night we explore a few spots along the beautiful coastline around Bells Beach and Torquay.
Then we settled in the caravan park. Our spot was down the end, not too crowded and had the feel of a bush camp. From here we could walk anywhere we wanted to go…into town, the beach, around the bluff or fishing off the jetty.
We had a pleasant stay and spending time with family.
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