Winchelsea Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Winchelsea, a little town in rural Victoria nestled on the banks of the Barwon River. A fantastic place to stop and rest when on your way to the 12 Apostles or the Great Ocean Road. #Golden light on sunset as viewed from along the Barwon River.
Sunset from the Winchelsea Cemetery on a hot and dry evening. Winchelsea is on the Princes Highway between Colac and Geelong and has many interesting places for photographers, not widely known.
Even weeds look good when the sun puts on such a beautiful display.
Sunset over Lake Murdeduke, Winchelsea, as seen through my glass ball.
The south west side of town at sunset on a very humid evening. A haze developed giving the sky this beautiful colour.
Winchelsea Motel

Winchelsea Motel

3 out of 5
Corner of Princess Hwy and Austin St Winchelsea VIC
The price is AU$130 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
AU$130
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Winchelsea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attraction Barwon Park Mansion is located nearby.
Winchelsea Motel
Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC
The price is AU$161 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$161
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
DIDN'T STAY

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Rydges Geelong
Cumberland Lorne Resort

Cumberland Lorne Resort

4.5 out of 5
150 Mountjoy Parade Lorne VIC
The price is AU$254 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
AU$254
15 Apr - 16 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lorne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,070 reviews)
The one bedroom suite was spacious and had ocean views, full kitchen facilities, a laundry and undercover parking. Everything was in good condition. Great location near the beach and shopping strip.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Cumberland Lorne Resort
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Cumberland Lorne Resort

Cumberland Lorne Resort

4.5 out of 5
150 Mountjoy Parade Lorne VIC
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lorne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,070 reviews)
The one bedroom suite was spacious and had ocean views, full kitchen facilities, a laundry and undercover parking. Everything was in good condition. Great location near the beach and shopping strip.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Cumberland Lorne Resort
Quest Geelong Central

Quest Geelong Central

4 out of 5
71-77 Gheringhap St Geelong VIC
Stay at this aparthotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (277 reviews)
Great place to stay

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Quest Geelong Central
Great Ocean Road Resort

Great Ocean Road Resort

4 out of 5
105 Great Ocean Road Anglesea VIC
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Anglesea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
The breakfast was very basic, however the resort was a nice and convenient place to stay with modern clean rooms.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Great Ocean Road Resort
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Popular places to visit

Barwon Park Mansion

You can learn about the history of Winchelsea with a stop at Barwon Park Mansion.

Barwon Park Mansion

Winchelsea Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Winchelsea at Winchelsea Golf Club. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.

Winchelsea Golf Club

Activities

Twelve Apostles

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour - Max 12 Guests

AU$159
per adult
Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour - Max 12 Guests
Loch Ard Gorge

Melbourne: Private Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Tours

AU$1,625
per traveller
Melbourne: Private Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Tours
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Cities near Winchelsea

Early morning fog made for this dramatic portrait of an old river red-gum tree in the paddocks beside the river running through the township of Inverleigh in Rural Victoria, Australia.

Inverleigh

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