Tourist Activities Barwon Heads

There is plenty to keep you occupied when staying at one of Getaway's beach holiday rentals. Barwon Heads is a small, coastal town located at the mouth of the Barwon River, 22kms south east of Geelong and lies next door to its twin town of Ocean Grove. Both areas are extremely popular coastal resorts with safe family beaches along the river and magnificant surf beaches, fronting Bass Strait, all within close proximity to the town centres. Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove are a haven for holiday makers catering for the needs of couples, individuals and families seeking a coastal or beach holiday.

If you are seeking action, the choice of holiday activity is yours with surfing at excellent surf coast beaches that are SLS patrolled, wind and kite surfing, swimming in a family-friendly river, golf, walking, beachcombing and exploring rock pools, canoeing and kayaking, sailing, fishing, shopping, fishing, walking to the Bluff, sky diving, joy flights, tennis and lawn bowls.

For those wanting to kick back and relax with a glass of wine or a fantastic meal, there are many local restaurants and cafes to choose from or you can explore the nearby wine and food trail for some gastronomic pleasure.