beach
Bells Beach
Australia's most famous surf beach near Torquay at the start of the Great Ocean Road, home of the world's longest-running surfing contest, the Rip Curl Pro, each Easter.
9 km · about 20 min drive
Victoria, Australia · Oceania
Anglesea works well as a base: 20 minutes from Jan Juc, 26km from Erskine Falls.
Anglesea is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 2,473, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Anglesea sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Melbourne time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Anglesea to your route.
Anglesea is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located on the Great Ocean Road in the Surf Coast Shire local government area. In the 2021 census, Anglesea had a population of 3,208 people.
Originally known as Swampy Creek, the area's name was changed to Anglesea River in 1884 when the township was established. ARead more
Post Office under that name opened on 16 April 1886. and was renamed Anglesea in 1950. The name derives from Anglesey, an island in North Wales.
Alcoa of Australia operated a power station and open-cut coal mine near the town from 1969 until August 2015. The site is now the subject of restoration work.
In February 1983, the Ash Wednesday fires swept through the area, destroying many houses.
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Anglesea is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -38.4073 latitude, 144.1859 longitude.
Anglesea has a population of approximately 2,473 people, making it a town in Australia.
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112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.
Full driving guide for Australia6 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
Australia's most famous surf beach near Torquay at the start of the Great Ocean Road, home of the world's longest-running surfing contest, the Rip Curl Pro, each Easter.
9 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
The starting point cafe at the iconic timber arch gateway to the Great Ocean Road in Eastern View, where every Great Ocean Road trip photo begins.
10 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A clifftop viewpoint above Lorne on the Great Ocean Road with sweeping views along the coastline and the forested Otway Ranges.
24 km · about 30 min drive
waterfall
A 30-metre plunge waterfall in the Otway Ranges, reached by a sealed road from Lorne and a short staircase to two viewing platforms among tree ferns. Skipped by most Great Ocean Road traffic that stays on the coast.
26 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
A small cafe on the Great Ocean Road famous for the koalas in the eucalyptus trees right outside, making it the most wildlife-rich pit stop in Australia.
41 km · about 45 min drive
cafe
A beloved bakery on the Great Ocean Road famous for its scallop pies, serving as the quintessential pit stop between the Twelve Apostles and Melbourne.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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