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

 

Zero Waste at Ocean Grove Beach.      At the 2008 Keep Australia Beautiful Awards in June 2008 , our Ocean Grove Main Beach was announced as the State Winner of the ZERO Waste Award. The award recognised the work undertaken by Barwon Coast and the community in litter prevention, waste management and resource recovery thru dual bin systems at the visitor car parks and beach bins on the foreshore.  The provision of biodegradable bags for "Dog litter" was also commended.

Ocean Grove Seawall     Construction commenced in mid June 2008 on the $1.2m project to replace the existing Ocean Grove Seawall and promenade. Following upon a review of submissions from our local community the new seawall will consist of precast concrete and timber wall panelling with pre cast piles (basically concrete walling below average beach height and timber above). 

Port of Barwon Heads - Safety & Environment Management Plan. Following upon a review of all Submissions received , the Committee recently adopted the Port of Barwon Heads  Port Safety & Environment Management Plan .

Coastal Management Plan. The Barwon Coast 2006/07 to 2009/10 CMP has been endorsed by the Department of Sustainability &Environment    A copy can be accessed by clicking here