Information on Anglesea and the Great Ocean Road
Anglesea Heath in full bloom
The tranquil scenic coastal town of Anglesea is situated along the Great Ocean Road between Torquay and Airey's Inlet, Victoria, Australia - it forms the gateway to the beautiful Great Otway National Park. It is a popular tourist resort, with patrolled surf and swimming beaches. The town is surrounded by bush and heathland; the latter (known as the Anglesea Heath) is famous for its unique diversity of flora and fauna.
Coogoorah Park (wetlands), Anglesea
If swimming, surfing or windsurfing is not your scene, there are plenty of other attractions in Anglesea and along the Great Ocean Road. Activities such as bushwalking or cycling the numerous local trails; strolling, canoeing and/or bird watching in the wetlands (Coogoorah Park); surf or river fishing for your evenings tucker; whetting one's appetite at the local eateries; taking in the breathtaking sights of the Great Ocean Road and idyllic splendor of the Otway Ranges, or simply playing golf amongst the nonchalant kangaroos. These are just a few of the attractions that Anglesea has to offer. What more can you ask for?
Canoeing on the Anglesea River
The following links to information on Anglesea and the Great Ocean Road, are provided to help plan your holiday activities while staying at the Anglesea Holiday Club:
- Anglesea:
Travel Victoria - Anglesea
Parks Victoria - Anglesea Heath Visitor Guide (pdf)
Travel Victoria - Anglesea Tourist map (pdf)
Anglesea Bike Park
- The Great Ocean Road:
Parks Victoria - Great Otway National Park
Travel Victoria - Lorne
Travel Victoria - Apollo Bay
Surf Coast Walk Map
Forrest Mountain Bike Trails Map
Point Addis Marine National Park
Tripadvisor - Point Roadknight
- Other Sites of Interest:
The Anglesea and District Historical Society
Anglesea, Aireys Inlet Society for the Protection of Flora and Fauna (Angair)
The Tourist Information Centre, located on the south bank of the Anglesea River, is a good source of local maps (including cycling, bushwalking and nature trails), as well as a range of tourist and activity brochures.