Anglesea sits on Wadawurrung lands along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road. Its beach, riverbank and surrounding heathland make it easy to build a day around a few nearby places instead of rushing along the coast. Visit Victoria’s Anglesea guide (opens in a new tab) is a useful starting point for the area.
Give the riverbank and coast room
Begin near the Anglesea River and beach, then decide whether your day is better spent by the water, on a short local walk, or continuing into the surrounding landscape. Allow enough time to pause rather than treating the town as a brief stop between larger destinations.
Look after the heathland
Anglesea Heath is a distinct part of the local landscape. Before heading out, check Parks Victoria’s Anglesea Heath Park information (opens in a new tab) for current safety advice and any changed conditions or closures. Stay on permitted routes and adapt plans to the conditions on the day.
Find local help
For maps and current local information, Surf Coast Shire lists an Anglesea visitor-information point at the riverbank on the Great Ocean Road. Check the Council’s visitor-information page (opens in a new tab) before relying on a service or travelling for a specific purpose.
Sources last validated: 2 September 2026.