Shops, cafes, river and beaches are only a few minutes walk away. Also close at hand are boat launching, fishing, an Australian wildlife park, surfing and 3 world class golf courses. For those who are keen to explore our local food and wine culture there are numerous wineries, food producers and restaurants in the area.
Barwon Heads is just over one hour from Melbourne.
Seahaven Village is within 10 to 20 minutes of the attractions of
Geelong, Torquay, The Great Ocean Road and Queenscliff.
Barwon Heads unique village atmosphere has been made even more famous since it has become the setting for the hugely popular ABC TV series "Seachange" - and not without reason. Great beaches, quirky cafes, groovy little shops, the monthly market and arty atmosphere all go to make Barwon Heads something special.
- Cafe Culture, restaurants, bars, great pub
- Golf - 3 of Victoria's best 10 courses within 5 minute drive. Barwon Heads Golf Course plus the 2 Thirteenth Beach Courses.
- Beaches - river beach, ocean beach
- Walks - The Bluff, rockpools, dunes, riverbank, parks
- Bike riding trails throughout the area
- Good walking pathways
- Fishing - river, ocean, pier, boat charter
- many wineries within 15-20 minutes drive
- Lake Connewarre wetlands wildlife (State Game Reserve)
Winter on the Ocean Beach
"You're beautiful when you're angry",
throw on your warmest coat and scarfe,
take a walk on the wild side,
when the ocean's boiling and the wind is howling
....with the reward of a hot coffee or favourite
wine
back in front of the log fire at Village Park Cottages....
....or at one of our quirky cafes
For further local beach information click here>>
Arty Facts
....craft shops, photo and art outlets, gallery,
....all in a town inhabited by artists, writers, actors, artisans,
etc....
....we don't know why but who's complaining....
Food-i-fact
"Barwon Heads has the best, most interesting
set of cafes, restaurants and food outlets in the entire area"
- quote: David Littleton, food expert (also prop. of Seahaven Village)
And it just keeps getting better. We're told there are 14 places in town to get a cappucino!!
And our restaurants and gourmet food outlets keep getting better e.g. Pppercorn Foods with an ever increasing range of new gourmet lines, Annie's Provedore with excellent prepared foods to take home and Starfish with yummy things for breakfast and lunch - these places are exceptional!!
Barwon Heads Panoramas
Barwon Heads Bridge crossing
Barwon River - click image for full view
Barwon River with The Bluff
in background - click image for full view
Barwon River rivermouth -
click image for full view
