Ocean Grove is one of the Bellarine
Peninsula most popular holiday destinations swelling to
double it normal size during summer months.
The township features abundant camping grounds, beaches for
surfing fishing and swimming and a large vibrant township
rivaling any throughout the surf coast.
During January Ocean Grove is home to various surf
lifesaving events and surfing carnivals and is home to the
2007 Surf Lifesaving Games.
Photo: Ocean Grove's main shopping strip ' The Terrace
' is home to many fine cafe's and surf shops.
Ocean Grove Nature Reserve is
the only remaining section of native bushland on the
Peninsula and is home to Koalas and Kangaroos.
The recently renovated main street, The
Terrace, features good surf gear shopping and gourmet
restaurants and cafes taking in the alfresco streetscape which
is decorated with metal bollards in the shape of shark fins.
Ocean Grove's beaches are some of the best in Australia, great
surf and golden soft sands all protected by high dunes. The
beach is a favorite all year round whether it be for surfing,
swimming or lazing in the sun.
Ocean Grove is only minutes away from the family attractions
of Wallington, 20 minutes from historic
Queenscliff and 30
minutes from Geelong.
In recent years Ocean Grove has been developed with large
housing estates, attracting thousands who want want to live by
the sea and commute to Geelong or beyond. With this major
infrastructure has sprung up including good sporting facilities
and a major shopping complex with large supermarket and
specialty shops.
OCEAN GROVE
