Guidebook for Walkerville
Parks & Nature
Our Pick of the beaches, especially for little children. Non-patrolled but always calm. A low tide wander to the caves is a must, and exploring the headland walk with it's historic lime kilns, and cemetery are great fun!
44 locals recommend
Walkerville South
Our Pick of the beaches, especially for little children. Non-patrolled but always calm. A low tide wander to the caves is a must, and exploring the headland walk with it's historic lime kilns, and cemetery are great fun!
In our view, the best national park in Victoria, possibly the nation. Perfect white beaches, granite outcrops and many different eco systems. A major reason for many of our visitors, but those who hadn't planned it, don't miss it! EMail or message us for our tips
79 locals recommend
Wilsons Promontory
In our view, the best national park in Victoria, possibly the nation. Perfect white beaches, granite outcrops and many different eco systems. A major reason for many of our visitors, but those who hadn't planned it, don't miss it! EMail or message us for our tips
A great expanse of beach, and one of the few patrolled in the area. Drive to beach 5 (unpatrolled) for a quieter space. A great place to watch the sunset over the water
6 locals recommend
Venus Bay 1st Beach ( 20 spots only)
9 Surf DrA great expanse of beach, and one of the few patrolled in the area. Drive to beach 5 (unpatrolled) for a quieter space. A great place to watch the sunset over the water
If fishing's your thing, dinner should be sorted by visiting here. with 2 boat launching spots, it's a wonderful little stretch of clean water. The pub across the road will quench a thirst.
23 locals recommend
Tarwin Lower
If fishing's your thing, dinner should be sorted by visiting here. with 2 boat launching spots, it's a wonderful little stretch of clean water. The pub across the road will quench a thirst.
We love this place. The majestic stands of wind turbines basically rise straight from the water, and their slow turns, in rhythm with the wind, is so soothing. Great for sunset photo's
Bald Hills Wind Farm
We love this place. The majestic stands of wind turbines basically rise straight from the water, and their slow turns, in rhythm with the wind, is so soothing. Great for sunset photo's
At the tip of Venus bay, the easy 6km Point Smythe captures fantastic ocean vista's. In easy reach of Walkerville, this is a great way to start a morning, before a swim at one of the numerous beaches.
19 locals recommend
Point Smythe Coastal Reserve
At the tip of Venus bay, the easy 6km Point Smythe captures fantastic ocean vista's. In easy reach of Walkerville, this is a great way to start a morning, before a swim at one of the numerous beaches.
Everything Else
The best place to stock up prior to heading to the shack. ON site butcher and local meats (not recommended for vegetarians and vegans but a must for everyone else) are on point. Bottle shop also in complex
31 locals recommend
IGA Tarwin Lower
41-43 River DrThe best place to stock up prior to heading to the shack. ON site butcher and local meats (not recommended for vegetarians and vegans but a must for everyone else) are on point. Bottle shop also in complex
Food Scene
Great fish & chips. Pick up the local gummy shark, drive the short distance to beach 1 and watch the sunset (grab a wine to share form the supermarket across the road too!
17 locals recommend
Agapi Fish & Chips
112 Jupiter BlvdGreat fish & chips. Pick up the local gummy shark, drive the short distance to beach 1 and watch the sunset (grab a wine to share form the supermarket across the road too!
Not a street market per se, but a store filled with goodness, produce direct form the farmers paddock. Stunning fresh, organic vegetables. Try the Tarwin Blue cheese - you'll thank us.
Paddlewheel
6 Koala DrNot a street market per se, but a store filled with goodness, produce direct form the farmers paddock. Stunning fresh, organic vegetables. Try the Tarwin Blue cheese - you'll thank us.
A wonderful little town of unique stores, galleries and some cracking cafe's. The best place to grab a coffee in the area.
47 locals recommend
Meeniyan
A wonderful little town of unique stores, galleries and some cracking cafe's. The best place to grab a coffee in the area.
If you have the Waratah hills Pinot Noir, you'll stop drinking any other Pinot. STUNNING! A great place for a rainy day or casual afternoon - not to be missed
57 locals recommend
Waratah Hills Vineyard
20 Cottmans RdIf you have the Waratah hills Pinot Noir, you'll stop drinking any other Pinot. STUNNING! A great place for a rainy day or casual afternoon - not to be missed
If you need a little human contact, Inverloch is a cracker little seaside town. Numerous cafe's & stores will help you while away a rainy day.
87 locals recommend
Inverloch
If you need a little human contact, Inverloch is a cracker little seaside town. Numerous cafe's & stores will help you while away a rainy day.
Shopping
Our favourite store in the area. Thomas has curated an amazing range of local, artesian items, don't miss it. There's always something unique to pick up there.
Storehouse
4 Koala DriveOur favourite store in the area. Thomas has curated an amazing range of local, artesian items, don't miss it. There's always something unique to pick up there.
Zak has the midas touch when it comes to ceramics. Drop by, hear about his process, soak up the amazing view and grab yourself something to remember your visit by.
6 locals recommend
Valley Plains Pottery
1 Nicholas RdZak has the midas touch when it comes to ceramics. Drop by, hear about his process, soak up the amazing view and grab yourself something to remember your visit by.
Drinks & Nightlife
A casual locals wine bar, if you need to be near people, this is probably your spot. Pull up a chair, grab a beer and order a wood fired pizza.
44 locals recommend
Cavity
114 Jupiter BlvdA casual locals wine bar, if you need to be near people, this is probably your spot. Pull up a chair, grab a beer and order a wood fired pizza.
Sightseeing
Walkerville North campsite has a small shop to get any staples you may have forgotten
Walkerville North Beach
Bayside DriveWalkerville North campsite has a small shop to get any staples you may have forgotten
A short drive away, the historic lighthouse offers an easy 10m walk and some fantastic coast scapes.
44 locals recommend
Cape Liptrap Lighthouse
655 Cape Liptrap RdA short drive away, the historic lighthouse offers an easy 10m walk and some fantastic coast scapes.
For the adventurous, the short but strenuous walk that runs adjacent to Panoramic drive is a great walk. Stop at the beautiful look out for views over wilsons prom, or - for the intrepid - scramble down the rough path and you'll find yourself on a completely private stretch of beach. Stunning
Acacia Road
Acacia RoadFor the adventurous, the short but strenuous walk that runs adjacent to Panoramic drive is a great walk. Stop at the beautiful look out for views over wilsons prom, or - for the intrepid - scramble down the rough path and you'll find yourself on a completely private stretch of beach. Stunning