Hotels in Winchelsea, Victoria
Find out more about Winchelsea and surrounding areas in the Turton's Track Otways Ranges VIC Pub Trail
Barwon Hotel
Barwon Hotel The Barwon Hotel was established as one of the first buildings in town along with the general store and first licensed in 1842 as the Barwon Inn; it is the oldest hotel in Victoria. Set on 2 and a half acres overlooking the old...
Winchelsea Hotel
Winchelsea Hotel First constructed in late 1864 and operating as a travelers inn with Stables. Partly destroyed by fire in the 1920's and restored in an art-deco style in the 1940's Dining room and functions rooms. Quality Menu
Information on Winchelsea, VIC 3241
The former Shire Hall overlooking the river in the middle of the town, where you will find some interesting history items of Winchelsea.
Photo 01/09/2008
Photos and information submitted by Gary Pope, Many Thanks
Winchelsea is a charming historic town located on the Barwon River, 115km southwest of Melbourne and 37km from Geelong. Known as the "Gateway to the Otways," it lies in a rich agricultural area that was among the first places settled by Europeans in Victoria.
The town invites visitors to explore its heritage, including the grand Barwon Park Mansion and tranquil riverside walks, offering vibrant community spirit and warm country hospitality.
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Travel options
Winchelsea remains easily connected to both Geelong and Melbourne with various transport options including Winchelsea train station and bus services. V/Line operates regular train and bus services on the Warrnambool-Melbourne route via Geelong and Colac.
By car, the town is accessible via the Princes Highway. Travel time from Geelong (Waurn Ponds) to Winchelsea is approximately 30 minutes.
- Moriac (16km)
- Inverleigh (17km)
- Birregurra (21km)
- Anglesea (25km)
- Bannockburn (27km)
- Batesford (30km)
- Grovedale (Geelong) (31km)
- Belmont (Geelong) (32km)
- Newtown (Geelong) (32km)
- West (Geelong) (33km)