Known as the Village by the Sea, Barwon Heads is one of the Geelong region’s premier holiday destinations. Thousands of holiday makers make this lovely seaside town home over the summer months in the expansive campgrounds, boutique accommodation and quality bed & breakfasts.
Once a fairly sleepy fishing village Barwon Heads is now one of the favorite destinations in the Geelong region with great beaches, a trendy café set and easy going lifestyle this town has been rejuvenated and is thriving with life.
Whether it’s the great beaches or the beautiful natural wonders, Barwon Heads has some of the best. The Barwon River offers great swimming, interesting nature walks and is only metres away from the trendy township.
Many a fine vessel has succumb to the treacherous rocky outcrops in the shallows around the Bluff at Barwon Heads. The area is home to many shipwrecks and has taken many a person to a watery grave.
Barwon Heads has plenty of adventure with plenty of watersports, skydiving and good fishing. The township boasts two of the Australia’s best golf clubs and some of the region’s best beaches.
See some of the beautiful sights of Barwon Heads in our photo gallery and see why people love our “Village by the Sea”. Magnificent beaches, a laid back atmosphere and plenty to do for day trippers or Holliday makers.
Over summer the camping ground explodes with caravans, campers, tents and the like making this town one of the most popular seaside villages in Victoria. The town also boasts some luxury b&B’s, guest houses, motels and other lodgings.
Being the mouth of the mighty Barwon River, Barwon Heads offers some diverse and quality fishing. Many deep water reefs are home to schools of snapper, shark, and flathead just right for the dinner table.
