Golf on the Bellarine Peninsula, Surfcoast & Shipwreck Coast

Less than five years ago the area known as the Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast and Shipwreck Coast was more well known for its surf beaches than its golf courses. Starting 65 minutes southwest of Melbourne this area has grown significantly in golfing terms with the addition of a large number of new courses.

This region is an ideal self drive location where you start at the beginning of the Peninsula and over a week can meander your way through a series of new and well established courses—each offering different golfing challenges.

Barwon Heads Golf Club (private member's course offering limited non member access through Great Golf Escapes) the nearby 36 hole golf complex at Thirteenth Beach, and Lonsdale Links offer many great challenges. Heading further down the peninsula lies the sleepy surf coast town of Torquay with two great golf challenges, The Sands - Torquay and the RACV Torquay Golf Clubs. A little further down the road are courses such as Angelsea GC (lots of kangaroos), Warrnambool GC and Port Fairy Golf Club. All varied and well worth playing.

The Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast and Shipwreck Coast is only getting better and this well-kept secret is certainly worth a visit.