Accommodation in Tarwin Lower & Venus Bay, Victoria

Tarwin Lower & Venus Bay Activities & Attractions

Activities & Attractions

Stadium 4 Cinema Leongatha
14-18 Smith Street Leongatha VIC
At Leongatha 20mins from Inverloch.
Modern 4 Screen Cinema with QSC 7.1 Surround Sound.
Latest Release Movies.
Extra summer screenings.
Amusement Games

Wildlife Coast Cruises Phillip Island & Wilsons Prom
The Rotunda Jetty Carpark Cowes VIC 3922
* Seal Watching Cruise drift amongst a colony of up to 5000 fur seals at Seal Rocks. * Twilight Bay Cruise * Cape Woolamai Cruise * Winter Whale Watching Cruise * Wilsons Prom Day Cruise. Groups or Function Charters. * Please Check Off Season Hours

Edge Of The Earth Hair & Surf
Edge Of The Earth Hair & Surf
1/121 Jupiter Boulevard Venus Bay VIC 3956
Hair Salon
for cuts, colours, re-styles, eye brow tints, wlak ins welcome.
Surf Shop
for surf, skate, kayaks, clothing, beach accessories, beach hire accessories.

Bald Hills Wetland Reserve
Bald Hills Wetland Reserve
Approx 4kms from Tarwin and 10kms from Venus Bay.
At the roundabout in Tarwin just past petrol station turn right onto Walkerville Road. Travel approximately4kms then turn left at the Bald Hills Wetland Reserve sign. Unmade road for next 4kms, turn left into the reserve and this track will take you to the lake with the bird observatory.(Go to Menu see Map)).
Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves.
Through their cultural traditions, the Boon Wurrung, Bunurong and Gunaikurnai identify the Bald Hills Wetland Reserve as their Traditional Country.

Venus Bay to Beach 3 & 5 Walk Ride
Venus Bay to Beach 3 & 5 Walk Ride
From the Venus Bay Caravan Park turn left past the shops up Centre Street to the roundabout and left again up Canterbury Road. The bike lane is in some sections of Canterbury Road, it does stop and start. Continue in the bike lane along Canterbury Road until the Beach 3 sign and turn left foloowing the beach sign. It is a made road to the carpark. A short path takes you onto the beach. No flags, no toilets. This beach not patrollled and has s strong undertow - not for poor swimmers.

Wilsons Promontory National Park
Wilsons Promontory National Park
Wilsons Promontory National Park -
1 hours drive east of Tarwin Lower Approx 52kms.
The only word to describe Wilsons Promontory is breathtaking with this world spectacular being the southern most point of mainland Australia. No admittance fee, take a picnic lunch and spend the day exploring.

Tarwin River is Tidal
Tarwin River is Tidal
You never know who may drop in for a break. Ths well fed seal suns itself of the banks of the Tarwin River after making its way from the open ocean of Bass Strait into Anderson Inlet then into the Tarwin River much to the delight of these holiday makers.

Horse Racing 2019-20 Stony Creek near Meeniyan
Horse Racing 2019-20 Stony Creek near Meeniyan
South Gippsland Highway Stony Creek via Meeniyan VIC
Country racing is great day out for all the family.
Stony Creek offers professional racing with a picnic type atmosphere-there is always something going on for the kids and adults alike, not forgetting the competitive racing.
Note: No BYO or glassware permitted on track

Venus Bay 5 Beaches
Venus Bay 5 Beaches
26kms of magnificent, unspoilt sandy beaches. For the location of the 5 Venus Bay beaches go to Local Map.
Beach 1: is located just past the shops via Surf Drive. Large carpark, public toilets and showers, kiosk, patrolled summer Holidays.
Beach 2: Via Inlet View Road, walk through dunes to beach.
Beach 3: Via Canterbury Road. Small car park.
Beach 4: Via Zenner Drive 2nd Estate. Small Car Park.
Beach 5: Via Atherton Drive 2nd Estate. Small Car Park.
Only Beach 1 is patrolled so be aware of conditions if swimming at any other beach.

Broadbeach Health Club
Broadbeach Health Club
5 Lindsey Close Inverloch VIC 3996
Heated indoor pool, outdoor pool, tennis court,
steam room, fully equipped gym, spa,
hairdresser, massage, aqua classes
beauty treatments, myotherapy.
Accommodation available.

Tarwin Lower to Venus Bay Walk/Ride
Tarwin Lower to Venus Bay Walk/Ride
Commences just past the hotel in Tarwin Lower and winds around the river to Venus Bay a distance of some 5km one way.
The track has an excellent firm surface taking you past many fishing spots on the banks of the river, BBQ's and picnic areas.

See Kangaroos at Dusk
See Kangaroos at Dusk
Instead of turning off at Fishermans Road continue on for about a kilometre. Around dusk there are many kangaroos to be seen grazing. Do not attempt to feed them, frighten them, or go up to them, as this is their environment.
For locations see Tarwin Lower/Venus Bay Map (Go to Menu see Maps)

Venus Bay to Anderson Inlet Walk/Ride
Venus Bay to Anderson Inlet Walk/Ride
Approx 5kms
Turn left up Centre Road to the roundabout, then left into Canterbury Road where a bike lane is provided in some sections. After approximately 4kms turn right down Fishermans Road signposted to the boat ramp. This road is made all the way and takes you to Anderson Inlet, where there is a pier, boat ramp, playground, BBQ facilities and picnic tables.
The view of the inlet and wetlands id beautiful and birdlife abounds.

Bear Gully Camping
Bear Gully Camping
Bear Gully is 25kms from Tarwin Lower
Situated in Cape Liptrap Coastal Park between Cape Liptrap Lighthouse and Walkerville South has a camping ground run by Parks Victoria (Info 13 1963) Campers must be self sufficient and be aware where you camp as inclement weather is not unusual being so close to Bass Strait. Toilets are provided, dogs are not permitted in the campground or adjacent beach at any time. Stock up at Tarwin Lower or Venus Bay before heading down this area of Victoria's South Coast.

Bunurong Surfing Spots
Bunurong Surfing Spots
Cape Paterson Road Inverloch VIC 3996
Inside: All Tides
Suicide: High Tide
Eagles Nest: High Tide
Shack Bay: High or Low Tide
Twin Reefs: Low Tide
The Oaks: All Tides
For up to date information re the best waves in the area contact the team at Serious Surf in Williams Street Inverloch.

Nest Giftware and Gallery
Nest Giftware and Gallery
64 Cashin Street Inverloch VIC 3996
Nests are woven together with a twig from here, a feather from there. Every piece is carefully selected and has a different story to tell. Our Nest is located in Cashin Street Inverloch (behind DIRTY THREE WINES) and is about bringing together the most beautiful goods for you to select for your own nest, many of which have been sourced from local talented artists and artisans. Let let us show you their stories...

Visit Walkerville Lime Kilns
Visit Walkerville Lime Kilns
Walkerville – 21 klms from Tarwin Lower is one of the oldest establishments in Victoria, and is reminiscent of a Cornish fishing village but was actually established as a port for the transport of lime. The remains of the old lime kilns set in the cliffs can still be seen and are well worth the visit. In the early days workers at the lime kilns tried their luck panning for gold - a small amount was found in the area.

Cape Liptrap Lighthouse
Cape Liptrap Lighthouse
Cape Liptrap Lighthouse is situated in Cape Liptrap Coastal Park 25 kilometres from Tarwin Lower. The lighthouse which is still in operation is 300 ft above sea level and was established in1913 to improve the safety of coastal shipping.
Magnificent views across Bass Strait.