Barwon Heads

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82 / 100
Beaches in Barwon region
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Barwon Heads is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Barwon region, which is found in the region of VIC, Australia.


Barwon Heads Review


Barwon Heads gets a ranking of 82 out of a possible 100.

Barwon Heads is considered an extremely disirable beach in VIC, and is a selection that many people recommend when choosing a beach in Australia.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Barwon Heads.

It is located in the area of Barwon region, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of VIC.

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Is Barwon Heads a top ranked beach in Australia?

So, when it comes to comparing Barwon Heads with the rest, is it in the Top 10 beaches in Australia? Is it in the Top 20 beaches in Australia? Well, the best way to find out is to check our Current Australia Best Beach Rankings and see if Barwon Heads makes the list of most beautiful beaches in Australia!

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Holiday in Barwon Heads

Barwon region is a place in VIC that is very enjoyable to visit and provides a great environment for a holiday.

There have been no negative reports recieved from Locals, Tourists, Fishermen, Surfers, Swimmers or Campers at Barwon Heads.

Camping in Barwon Heads

If you intend on camping in Barwon Heads it is best to see if a booking is required beforehand. When permitted, choosing to go free camping in Barwon Heads is acceptable, but it is important you follow the local rules of Barwon region.

Generally coastal areas in Australia like Barwon Heads have a myriad of options for caravans, caravan parks, tents and campgrounds.

Fishing in Barwon Heads

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Barwon region require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Barwon Heads it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Barwon Heads

Througout Australia and in places such as Barwon region, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Barwon Heads, please be mindful of rip currents, ocean conditions, big swells, drops offs, rocks and marine stingers and predators.

Always swim between the flags in Barwon Heads where available. Never swim alone!

It is highly recommended you visit Beach Safe Australia before visiting Barwon Heads to ensure you are prepared for the weather and tidal conditions.

Accomodation in Barwon Heads

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like Barwon region can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Barwon Heads can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Barwon Heads

Please note - many Australian speicies are protected, and VIC is no exception. Do not feed local wildlife and please be aware you are visiting their natural habitat around Barwon region.

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Barwon Heads may include:

Marine life in Barwon Heads: Sharks, Whales, Stingrays, Manta Rays, Turtles, Seals, Dolphins, Starfish, Jellyfish, Blue Bottles, Crabs.

Wildlife life in Barwon Heads: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

Surfing in Barwon Heads

Experienced surfers will find VIC conditions vary from day to day. It is advised to always wear a wetsuit and never surf in Barwon Heads alone.

Boating in Barwon Heads

Please enquire directly with Barwon Heads or the office of Barwon region to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Barwon Heads.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Barwon Heads is one of the limited nude beaches in Australia. As a general rule, unless there is clear signage, you cannot assume a beach in VIC is one of the few permitted topless beaches in Australia.

Ready to visit Barwon Heads?

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Brand Icon See also: Killarney Beach
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