Ocean Grove Nature Reserve

#2682 among destinations in Australia

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The Ocean Grove Nature Reserve is a rectangular, 1.43 km² nature reserve next to the town of Ocean Grove and 25 km south-east of the city of Geelong, on the Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. It contains the only significant remnant of native woodland on the Bellarine Peninsula as it was prior to European settlement and the extensive land clearing that ensued. It is surrounded by agricultural land and a housing estate and is managed by Parks Victoria. Records of its birdlife illustrate the changes occurring in an isolated woodland remnant. ()

Established: 1971 (53 years ago)Area: 0.55 mi²Coordinates: 38°14'46"S, 144°31'44"E

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Ocean Grove Nature Reserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Adventure Park, Point Lonsdale Lighthouse, Barwon Heads Bridge, Lake Connewarre.

2.7 miN
Amusement park, Water park, Theme park
Adventure Park
70 min walk • Adventure Park, located in the land Down Under, is Australia's premier destination for thrill-seekers and family fun. This amusement park, nestled in the heart of the country, has become a staple for both locals and tourists looking for an exhilarating day out.
5.6 miSE
Lighthouse
Point Lonsdale Lighthouse
143 min walk • Standing sentinel at the entrance to Port Phillip Bay, the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse in Australia is a beacon of maritime safety and historical significance. Erected in 1902, this imposing structure has been guiding vessels safely through the treacherous waters known...
3.1 miSW
Bridge
Barwon Heads Bridge, Barwon Heads
79 min walk • The Barwon Heads Bridge is a road bridge and a separate pedestrian bridge across the Barwon River between Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove, Victoria, Australia. The bridge is the only crossing of the Barwon River between Geelong and the river mouth at Barwon Heads.
4.3 miW
Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Connewarre, Lake Connewarre State Wildlife Reserve
109 min walk • Lake Connewarre, a shallow estuarine 880-hectare lake on the Barwon River, is located on the Bellarine Peninsula southeast of Geelong in the Australian state of Victoria.
4.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Lorne
120 min walk • Lake Lorne, a small 12-hectare freshwater lake on the Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, Australia, is located immediately south-west of the township of Drysdale.
3.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Victoria
101 min walk • Lake Victoria is a 139-hectare shallow saline lake on the Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria in Australia, close to the township of Point Lonsdale and part of the Lonsdale Lakes Nature Reserve administered by Parks Victoria.
4.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Murtnaghurt Lagoon
107 min walk • Murtnaghurt Lagoon, also known as Murtnaghurt Swamp or Lake Murtnaghurt, is a shallow, ephemeral wetland west of the town of Barwon Heads on the southern coast of the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, Australia.
5.3 miSW
Surfing
Thirteenth Beach
135 min walk • Thirteenth Beach is located west of Barwon Heads, Victoria, Australia and the name is taken from the close proximity of the beach to the thirteenth hole of the Barwon Heads Golf Course.
1.5 miS
Town
Ocean Grove
39 min walk • One of the main attractions of Ocean Grove is its beautiful beaches, which are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. The main beach, known as Ocean Grove Main Beach, is a popular spot for surfers and families alike, with its golden sands and clear waters.
5.8 miNW
Locality
Leopold
147 min walk • Leopold is a residential eastern suburb of Geelong and is a gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula. At the 2016 Census, Leopold had a population of 12,814.