Best places: Things to dos in Surf Coast Shire

Two lookout points offer scenic views of this well-known, 30-metre waterfall cascading into a gully.

Historic green space founded in 1862, with expansive lawns, mature trees, tennis courts & paths.

The Saint George River drains into the Bass Strait underneath this clifftop viewpoint.

Sprawling green space with tennis courts, a football pitch, skate park & off-leash dog areas.

Unique, non-profit centre offering an organic grocery & cafe, nursery & environmental education.

👍👍 I love this park!!! It’s big enough and has lots of wildlife to enjoy! Spotted 2 playgrounds and a gorgeous cottage cafe! Swimming pool is also located within the park. Carp fish were huge!! I can be here all day 😊. It’s so peaceful and has enough shade for hot weather. I will definitely be back!

Nonprofit cultural centre in scenic, historical surrounds featuring galleries, studios & cafes.

👍👍 This is a small boutique art gallery located in Kew, Victoria. It has art exhibitions, though we went there for a Sip & Paint Class. Classes are held upstairs, with everything for the class provided, such as the canvas, acrylic paint, brushes, aprons and an art teacher who walked trough each step of...

Historic lighthouse offering guided tours & maritime exhibits, plus walking trails & scenic views.

Historic gardens featuring expansive views, walking paths, seasonal foliage & picnic facilities.

👍👍 The sand beach is short, mostly mud. But the ocean view is great.

Scenic walking track in lush forest surrounds lined with plaques devoted to Australian soldiers.

At low tide, rock pools form at this scenic, peninsula beach with an oceanfront cafe.

Viewpoint on a sandstone cliff overlooking beaches, rock pools & national park accessed by a path.

Ropes course with zip lining & aerial challenges among tall trees, including a sequoia & old oaks.

👍 This is a nice place to watch the sunset. You should come here about 30 minutes to sunset. The dock is reachable using the free tram. Get off at the dockland stop in front of the Marvel stadium.

19,000-acre protected area with dramatic cliffs & geological formations, plus wildlife sightings.

Walking & biking trails among wattle trees, gum trees & creeks, plus picnic areas with BBQ stations.

Towering limestone stack rising from the sea, visible from a lookout spot reached via a short path.

👍👍 Beautiful area with lush ferns in a rainforest setting. The walk is short but so worth it. I'm a sucker for stunning nature and this point did not disappoint. It has a serene pretty vibe. There's a lovely creek with a "small waterfall" feel. It was nice to just listen to the water streeming and gaz...