Anglesea offers a range of options for your stay: the broad sandy area on the Anglesea River, sheltered swimming areas, a surf beach, walking tracks through Anglesea Heath and local cultural experiences. If you’re looking for accommodation in Anglesea, you can plan your stay around whether you want to focus on the beach and water, nature or a cultural event.
Beach and river activities
Anglesea’s main beach is a broad sandy area beside the Anglesea River. At the river mouth, Anglesea Beach has sheltered swimming areas. Anglesea Surf Beach suits surfers of all experience levels. This gives you the option to make sheltered swimming or surfing the focus of your stay.
There are activities on the river, too: Anglesea Paddle Boats and Canoe Hire offers pedal boats and canoes beside the Anglesea Bridge. Availability may change, so check what’s currently available before making this a firm part of your plans. You can hire a beach wheelchair at Anglesea Riverbank; check the current hire arrangements before your visit.
Walking tracks, heathland and views
The 6 km Yan Wirring Mirr walking track runs through Anglesea Heath, where more than 100 species of native orchids grow. The track length and plant life give nature lovers two specific points of interest in this part of Anglesea.
Loveridge Lookout offers a 270-degree view. The expansive outlook takes in Anglesea, the river and Point Roadknight, stretching as far as Aireys Inlet. The lookout offers a different perspective from the track through the heath: here, the wide-ranging views and several named places take centre stage, while the track offers a walk through the heathland.
At the mouth of the Anglesea River, the Surf Coast Walk follows the inlet for a short stretch. Cyclists can ride the Surf Coast Walk to Point Roadknight in Anglesea. These details help distinguish two different ways to use the track: walking a short section along the inlet and cycling to Point Roadknight.
Art, history and local events
Anglesea Art Space is a community-based gallery in Anglesea with a changing program of local artists. Exhibitions change regularly, so check the current program if you’re planning an art visit.
The Anglesea and District Historical Society hosts meetings with guest speakers and historical excursions; visitors are always welcome. Meeting dates may change, so check in advance when a meeting is being held. The Riverbank Market takes place monthly on Sundays at Anglesea Riverbank. Dates may vary here, too, so it’s worth checking the relevant market day before making plans.
At Coogoorah Park, a wooden ship in the playground recalls the story of the Inverlochy shipwreck. The ship sank off the coast in 1902 and inspired the playground feature. This brings local history into an everyday setting in the park, alongside things to do at the beach, on the river and in the heath.
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