Winchelsea
Winchelsea is a pleasant rural town on the banks
of the picturesque Barwon River and an excellent stop off
point on the Princes Highway between Geelong and Warrnambool.
The town is steeped in history. The first Europeans to reside
in the area were squatters who established grazing runs
here in the mid 1830s and the town then developed as a key
stop over on the coaching route between Geelong and Warrnambool.
Historic buildings within the town include the Barwon Hotel
established in 1842 and town church built in 1846. The most
famous historic building is Barwon Park, one of Australia's
grandest mansions, built between 1869 and 1871 for Thomas
and Elizabeth Austin.
Today the town also offers a range of antique shops and
tearooms and beautiful picnic grounds alongside the Barwon
River.
Anakie / Steiglitz
Anakie is home to vineyards, gorges and creeks. Anakie
Gorge is a haven for koala communities. The Brisbane Ranges
National Park caters for bush walks, picnics, scenic drives,
wildflower and bird studies and historical investigations.
Steiglitz Historic Park
Much of the park can be explored on foot by a selfguided
walk described in a parknote available at Steiglitz. Interpretive
signs show the original streetscape, of which two churches,
a former hotel and a few houses still remain. The cemetery
on the Maude-Steiglitz Road (1km out of the town) has graves
dating from 1860. There are many walking tracks and picnic
areas with toilet and water facilities in the park. Goldpanning
is permitted in Sutherlands Creek.
Fairy Park
This wonderland of fairytales, castles, caves and storybook
characters has been a fantasy playground for over 40 years.
Delight in the world of the Brothers Grimm, Pinocchio, The
Three Bears, Puss in Boots, Goldilocks, Snow White
and many more.
The Mayer family’s attention to detail and constant
upgrading of displays ensures its popularity. BBQ shelters
and refreshments available or bring a picnic.
P 03 5284 1262
www.fairypark.com
Main Road Anakie (Mel 511/611 - E4)
A Taste of the Region
This unique online business has just opened a store in Winchelsea
CBD.
They specialise in local produce from Southwest Victoria.
A Taste of the Region brings you delicious fare from Geelong,
the Bellarine, Surf Coast, Otways, and Golden Plains.
The great range of jams, relishes, chocolates, spices and
pastes together with olives and olive oils are superb additions
to any kitchen, picnic or gourmet meal. Don't forget organic
locally grown teas! Visit their website or new store in
Winchelsea to order one of their hampers or select your
own special combination.
Drop in for a light lunch, gourmet sandwiches, coffee &
cake – also available for takeaway.
Disabled access toilet, good parking and reiverside parks
nearby.
Eco-friendly packaging, low food mile products, fantastic
gifts – visit now and see for yourself.
P 03 5267 2832
25 Main St Winchelsea
www.atasteoftheregion.com.au
