REASONS TO VISIT
ADVENTURE FLIGHT CO
Enjoy a scenic flight over the coast in a warbird aircraft, with or without aerobatics, from Barwon Heads Airport. Barwon Heads Road, Connewarre, 1300 341 006, adventureflightco.com.au
BEACHES Families with young children love the safe shallow waters and sandy banks of the river estuary; surfers head for Thirteenth Beach, a long break with Surf Life Saving Club just west of Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary and rock pools. Take the scenic route to Thirteenth Beach along the walking track from the river estuary via the Bluff.
GOLF The Barwon Heads Golf Club is a private golf course with public access to dunes overlooking the ocean. Golf Links Road, (03) 5255 6255, barwonheads.golf
13th Beach Golf Links has two first-class courses, a modern clubhouse and restaurant. 1732 Barwon Heads Road, (03) 5254 2922, 13thbeachgolf.com JIRRAHLINGA KOALA AND
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY The two-hectare sanctuary cares for injured wildlife and is home to a wide range of native animals including emus, koalas, kangaroos and dingoes. Taits Road, (03) 5254 2484, jirrahlinga.com.au
SHOPPING Make a beeline for the shops in Hitchcock Avenue, where you’ll find boutiques, food stores, eateries, homewares, fashion and beach gear, plus places to stock up on staples.
EAT
ANNIE’S PROVEDORE AND
PRODUCE STORE Café, deli and food store serving breakfast, lunch and dinner among shelves of pantry staples including local oils, jams and award-winning cheeses.
2/50 Hitchcock Avenue, (03) 5254 3233, anniesprovedore.com.au
AT THE HEADS This former boatshed eatery overlooks the ocean and the Bluff. The menu is modern Australian with a focus on seafood. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 1A Ewing Blyth Drive, (03) 5254 1277, attheheads.com.au
COFFETTI GELATO A gelataria and café where Jessie and Otto Coffetti make Italian gelato in a range of flavours. 49A Hitchcock Avenue, 0434 274 781, facebook.com/coffettigelato
HANOI KITCHEN Vietnamese cuisine reflecting the owner’s childhood around the family market stall. Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday; lunch on Sunday. 37 Hitchcock Avenue, (03) 4202 0525, hanoikitchen.com.au
SHOP
BECAUSE OF JONNY Beautiful homewares curated by interior stylist Kate Webber. 49 Hitchcock Avenue, 0412 659 097, facebook.com/becauseofjonny
MOSS GROTTO Lifestyle accessories, fashion, homewares, textiles and art. 3/53 Hitchcock Avenue, (03) 5254 2277, facebook.com/mossgrotto
MOTI Exclusive, limited-edition clothing made from Indian textiles, much of it hand-loomed and block-printed. You’ll also find bedding and nightwear made by selected Indian designers, artisans and collectives. Shop 3/41 Hitchcock Avenue, 0407 804 526, moti.com.au
RIGBY’S HOMEWARES Fair Trade wares including rugs, baskets, light shades and furniture. 39 Hitchcock Avenue, (03) 5254 1890, rigbys.com.au
STAY
BARWON HEADS RESORT AT 13TH
BEACH Relaxed, modern apartments for couples, families or groups, some with views overlooking the golf links.
36 Fourteenth Road, (03) 5254 1777, barwonheadsresort.com.au
CERES COASTAL Luxe two-bedroom, self-contained apartment located in the heart of town. Hitchcock Avenue, 0409 438 881, cerescoastal.com.au
RUBY ON BARWON Two-bedroom modern apartment with a light, airy interior, quality linen, free wi-fi and balcony above the stores and cafés in Hitchcock Avenue, while being close to the river and beach. Hitchcock Avenue, 0409 438 881, homeaway.com.au
SEAHAVEN VILLAGE Self-contained luxury villas with outdoor living areas, opposite parkland in the centre of Barwon Heads. Some dog-friendly villas. 3 Geelong Road, (03) 5254 1066, seahavenvillage.com.au