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Drysdale

Victoria, Australia · Oceania

About Drysdale

Drysdale sits on the route: 15 minutes from Wallington, 33km from Bells Beach.

Drysdale is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 4,117, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Drysdale 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 Drysdale to your route.

About Drysdale

Drysdale is a rural township near Geelong, Victoria, Australia, located on the Bellarine Peninsula. The town has an approximate population of over 3,700. Drysdale forms part of an urban area, along with nearby Clifton Springs, that had an estimated population of 13,494 at June 2016. A popular youth music and

Read more performing arts venue, affectionately labelled 'The Potato Shed' is located in the back of Drysdale. The industrial size venue is the site of 'Battle of The Bands', a yearly music festival which has seen a number of local bands make a name for themselves in a popular setting. Drysdale has several primary and high schools, including Saint Ignatius College, the senior campus of Bellarine Secondary College, and a campus of Christian College. The local football club is the Drysdale Hawks, who play Australian Rules Football and compete in the Bellarine Football League. The Hawks were formed in 1879 and have won 15 premiership titles, the last in 2010. The Bellarine Rail Trail also runs through the town. The local cricket club is also named the Drysdale Hawks.

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Where is Drysdale located?

Drysdale is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -38.1724 latitude, 144.5699 longitude.

What is the population of Drysdale?

Drysdale has a population of approximately 4,117 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
4,117
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Victoria
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Coordinates
-38.1724, 144.5699

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Drysdale

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Luna Park Melbourne

Historic St Kilda amusement park opened in 1912 with its iconic laughing face entrance on the waterfront.

49 km · about 55 min drive

racetrack

Albert Park Circuit

Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener

50 km · about 60 min drive

cafe

Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch 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.

52 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Melbourne's premier aquarium on the Yarra River featuring Antarctic ice displays and an oceanarium with sharks and rays.

52 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Petrol Circus

Melbourne's automotive culture and lifestyle brand hosting regular car meets, rides, and community events across the city.

53 km · about 60 min drive

cafe

Pellegrini's Espresso Bar

Melbourne's oldest espresso bar, opened in 1954 on Bourke Street with the city's first commercial espresso machine and an unchanged Formica bar. Order at the counter and eat standing or in the back kitchen.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Melbourne Zoo

Australia's oldest zoo established in 1862, home to over 320 animal species in the heart of Melbourne.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Drysdale

  • 66 kmTeddy's Lookout (Great Ocean Road)A clifftop viewpoint above Lorne on the Great Ocean Road with sweeping views along the coastline and the forested Otway Ranges.

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