Welcome to the Barwon Coast (Ocean Grove & Barwon Heads)

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The Barwon Coast, centred on the townships of Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove, is a wonderful place, brimming with natural beauty and a rich cultural and historical heritage.

The Barwon Coast Committee of Management (Barwon Coast) has the responsibility for the management of the coastal crown land reserves from Collendina on the eastern boundary of Ocean Grove, through to Blue Rocks to the west of 13th Beach.
 
The Barwon Coast combines a broad estuary system, fragile dunes and long beaches, producing a landscape with high environmental and conservation values. The coast is also important for recreation, with surf beaches, as well as beaches that are safer for families and a range of accommodation on offer.
 
We welcome visitors who are keen to enjoy all that this unique region has to offer, in a responsible and respectful way. We also welcome community input to help us balance the wishes of recreational users with the conservation of the natural environment.
 
Stay with us at our Barwon Heads Caravan Park, Riverview Family Caravan Park - Ocean Grove or the Riverside Camping area, all located on the south-west coast of Victoria near Queenscliffe (car ferry) and Torquay (Great Ocean Road).
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Barwon Coast Update

Take a look at the 2008 Victorian Coastal Strategy

Prepared by the Victorian Coastal Council, the new strategy provides a five-year plan for managing Victoria's coastline in the face of major ongoing change.

Expressions of Interest - Membership of Barwon Coast

The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) is seeking expressions of interest for voluntary committee positions on the Barwon Coast Committee of Management.

Applications close 15 February 2010.

Ocean Grove Spit Draft Landscape Masterplan.

In late December 2009, a draft of a 10 year landscape masterplan was released for feedback from campers and the local community.

Feedback on the draft masterplan is sought by end of February 2010 to Barwon Coast c/- Post Office Barwon Heads 3227 or email to.office@barwoncoast.com.au

Dogs on Beaches - Remember that over peak summer -mid Dec to end of January dogs are prohibited on most local beaches. Dogs are permitted east of 13W Hodgson St towards Collendina under effective control.

View the Port of Barwon Heads - Safety & Environment Management Plan.

View our 2006/07 to 2009/10 Coastal Management Plan.

Moonah Survey . Help us gain an understanding of the level of community knowledge of the significance of Moonah trees ...participate in our Coastal Moonah Woodland Project. Click here to download Moonah survey file.

Keep Australia Beautiful Awards.

At the 2009 Keep Australia Beautiful Awards the Ocean Grove Main Beach was announced as the winner of a Special Commendation Award for the construction, during the rebuilding of the Seawall and promenade, of a ramp to the beach to meet the needs of people of all abilities. The ramp enables wheelchair access to the beach and in conjunction with the Disabled Surfers Association, the provision of amphibious wheelchairs.

Local Community Group Contacts.