Venus Bay South Gippsland - Victoria

Photos And Useful Information About Venus Bay

Venus Bay is located approx. 150 kilometres south east of Melbourne and only a short drive away from Walkerville, Inverloch and Wonthaggi with Tarwin Lower being the nearest town. It is a part of Cape Liptrap Coastal Park and is easily accessible to Philip Island, the Bunurong Marine Park (between Inverloch and Cape Patterson), sixty kilometres from Wilsons Promontory. With 22 kilometres of surf beaches, surfing, swimming, fishing, boating and other water activities are really popular. Camping, caravanning, Airbnb and cabins are highly sought after. Only a 2 hour drive from Melbourne makes Venus Bay a popular day trip as well as holiday resort. It is also renowned for is beautiful sunsets, so please consider walks on the beach in the evening to really enjoy the magnificent views.

Venus Bay Real Estate – There are a variety of properties to buy, some with water views, several for permanent living, many holiday homes and all are walking distance to the waterfront, beach or river. Check with any of the three Real Estate Agents there for details of what is currently available for sale or rent. The prices are quite reasonable compared to most other towns situated by the sea and much cheaper than the boom towns of Inverloch and Wonthaggi.

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Local Facilities – The supermarket stocks an excellent range of supplies and serves hot food in their café. There are several other cafes, a pizza shop, bars and takeaways, that are open mainly during the summer months and on weekends. The caravan park has great facilities for holiday makers and families and there is a good local hairdresser and masseur. I’m told that the pub at Tarwin Lower, runs a courtesy bus at various times of the year. There you’ll also find some other shops including a general store and an excellent Health Food Store< as well. Gas BBQ’s are at several conveniently located spots if you’d like to stop for a picnic and cook your own food. There’s a convenient Bicycle Track along the river between Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower, with lots of wildlife, birds and native flora to see along the way. What a terrific place for cycling, jogging or walking. Boat Ramps are located at Fisherman’s Jetty and Tarwin Lower. With five great surf beaches, river and estuary fishing, bush walking tracks at Point Smythe Reserve, delightful views of Andersons Inlet and so much more, Venus Bay gives you just about anything you could ask for. The caravan park has great facilities for holiday makers and families, and there is a good local hairdresser and masseur.

The Tarwin River – There are plenty of fishing spots along the river between Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower. The fishing shop at Venus Bay will provide you with Tide Charts and Fishing Licenses. The newly constructed series of boardwalks are a wonderful facility for making the best fishing spots easily accessible.

Native Wildlife & Birds – There’s no shortage of Wombats, Echidnas, Rabbits, Possums, Koalas and Kangaroos, so be careful when driving, especially at night time, as they wander freely in this area.

Photographs of Venus Bay, Tarwin Lower and the Tarwin River – This moody and lovely photo gallery here includes Tarwin River after the floods, boardwalks, the main road, toilet block, local signs, people on the beach, fishing on the beach, horses, seagulls, sand, native coastal plants, surf club rooms, painted murals, the beach at Venus Bay, the surf lifesaving club, Tarwin Lower, the Tarwin River and more. Enjoy!

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