Barwon Heads as the name suggests is
located on the mouth of
Geelong's major river system the
Barwon, which stretches through the Geelong region to the
Otways.
Known as 'The Village by the Sea", The township is home to
about 1400 permanent residents and swells to many thousand
over the summer period with the area becoming a major
tourist destination.
A few years ago ABC Television's popular 'Seachange' program
was set in the area, this only added to the attraction
of Barwon Heads, making it more popular than ever.
Photo: Barwon Heads Pier is a favorite spot for
fisherman and has recently had its boatshed converted into a
restaurant..
Until the Barwon Heads bridge was built in 1927 a ferry ran by
Tom Abernathy took holiday makers and locals on a trip across
the Barwon River from Barwon Heads to Ocean Grove on the east
side.
Barwon Heads lies on the western side of
the Barwon River, with Ocean Grove being on the eastern Side.
One amusing fact it is believed that the name Barwon, when
translated from its Aboriginal origins means 'wide awful river'.
The town's two major landmarks are the bridge which was first
built in 1937 and the huge bluff with fantastic views of Bass
Strait on the southern tip of the river's head.
BARWON HEADS
