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Indented Head

Victoria, Australia · Oceania

About Indented Head

Indented Head sits on the route: 10 minutes from Portarlington, 45km from Bells Beach.

Indented Head is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 1,105, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Indented Head 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 Indented Head to your route.

About Indented Head

Indented Head is a small coastal township located on the Bellarine Peninsula, east of Geelong, in the Australian state of Victoria. The town lies on the coast of the Port Phillip bay between the towns of Portarlington and St Leonards. Indented Head's population fluctuates throughout the year, increasing drastically

Read more during the summer months, and is very much seasonal. Its beaches attract keen fisherman, boaters and families to the area. It is appreciated by locals and tourists for its quiet and isolated nature.

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Indented Head offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Indented Head located?

Indented Head is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -38.1431 latitude, 144.7134 longitude.

What is the population of Indented Head?

Indented Head has a population of approximately 1,105 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,105
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Victoria
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Coordinates
-38.1431, 144.7134

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 Indented Head

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Luna Park Melbourne

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

38 km · about 45 min drive

racetrack

Albert Park Circuit

Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener

40 km · about 45 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.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Petrol Circus

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

43 km · about 50 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.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Melbourne Zoo

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

45 km · about 50 min 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.

45 km · about 50 min drive

racetrack

Sandown Raceway

A fast, flat 3.1km circuit inside a Melbourne horse racing course, running since 1962 and one of the last surviving old-school Australian touring car venues.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Indented Head

  • 78 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.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Indented Head.

Saint Leonards

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 2,409

Portarlington

🇦🇺 Australia

6 km awayPop. 3,490

Drysdale

🇦🇺 Australia

13 km awayPop. 4,117

Clifton Springs

🇦🇺 Australia

14 km awayPop. 7,264

Queenscliff

🇦🇺 Australia

15 km awayPop. 1,239

Point Lonsdale

🇦🇺 Australia

18 km awayPop. 2,490

Wallington

🇦🇺 Australia

20 km awayPop. 1,361

Ocean Grove

🇦🇺 Australia

21 km awayPop. 14,165

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