Nature's Perfect Playground
Nature provides the ultimate setting for healthy family fun and adventure.
Try surfing or stand-up paddleboarding together, glide across calm waters in a canoe, zip through the forest on mountain bikes, or hike to the rim of a volcano. With stunning beaches, lush bushland, serene lakes, and winding rivers all around, faily adventures come naturally and affordably.
12 Apostles Visitor Inspiration Project
Spark curiosity and wonder with the self-guided #12avip program, offering unique ways to explore the landscape. Kids can hunt the roaring wind, search for hidden treasures, explore the night sky or track local fauna. Pick up telescopes, anemometers, GPS units, binoculars, compasses, and all the info you need at Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre for a memorable ‘find your own’ adventure.
Paddle the Anglesea River
Rent paddle boats or canoes from Anglesea Paddle Boat and Canoe Hire and enjoy a family firendly paddling adventure along the calm Anglesea River. Look out for fish and birdlife as you paddle upstream to Coogoorah Park or downstream to the beach estuary.
Ride at Anglesea Bike Park
Just 1km from Anglesea town centre, this 400m mountain cross and jump track is perfect for kids of all skill levels. From beginners to more advanced riders, everyone can enjoy a two-wheeled adventure through scenic bushland.
Rainforest Wonders on Maits Rest Walk
Introduce little ones to nature’s wonders on the Maits Rest Rainforest Walk. This accessible, pram-friendly 30min trail winds through ancient Myrtle Beech trees, trickling streams, and lush ferns. Stop along the way to rest on benches, listen for forest birds, and imagine the dinosaurs that once roamed these ancient fern-filled glades.
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