Anglesea is a thriving coastal township and a very popular holiday resort being about a half an hour’s drive from either Geelong or the thriving resort town of Lorne on the Great Ocean Road. Anglesea is a blend of the quaint seaside charm of yesteryear, with its old boat houses, bed and breakfasts and laid back lifestyle combined with a vibrant cosmopolitan centre, with cafes, restaurants and boutique shopping.
The bustling village of Anglesea is the gateway to the Great Ocean Road with plenty to do and great facilities. People come to Anglesea for the magnificent beaches and the rugged bushland which surrounds the town.
Whether it be the beach life with its great swimming, surfing and fishing or the exploring of the unique native bushland or just relaxing and getting away from everyday life Anglesea has something for everyone.
Up until 1884 Anglesea was known as Swampy Creek. The name Anglesea comes from the town of the Angleseay in Wales which is an island on the west coast of Great Britain directly across the Irish Chanel from Dublin.
Visit our Anglesea Photo gallery and see some of the great things this town has on offer. It’s no wonder why it is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Victoria all year round.
Anglesea on the beautiful Great Ocean Road is home to a wide range of accommodation including huge camp grounds, hotels, apartments and quaint bed and breakfasts.
Anglesea has a wealth of natural wonders including some of the best bushland in the region. The beaches are renowned as some of Australia’s best with firm wide sand and pristine waters.
Angliers love Anglesea there is so much choice with the open ocean, the sandy shoreline and the Anglesea River. Popular catches include snapper, barracoutta, flathead, mullet and squid.
