Guidebook for Venus Bay
Everything Else
A privately owned wildlife sanctuary managed with a Trust for Nature conservation covenant. 5.6 hectares of Coast Banksia Woodland and Coast Salt Marsh. Visit by appointment only, private property.
Venus Bay Eco Retreat
802 Lees RdA privately owned wildlife sanctuary managed with a Trust for Nature conservation covenant. 5.6 hectares of Coast Banksia Woodland and Coast Salt Marsh. Visit by appointment only, private property.
Food Scene
Milly & Romeos
Excellent food, country ambiance.
Sophisticated Italian pizzeria and restaurant. Book ahead for seated dining. Highly recommended. Located in the rural village of Meeniyan approx 25 mins country drive from Venus Bay Eco Retreat.
54 locals recommend
Trulli Woodfire Pizzeria
93 Whitelaw StSophisticated Italian pizzeria and restaurant. Book ahead for seated dining. Highly recommended. Located in the rural village of Meeniyan approx 25 mins country drive from Venus Bay Eco Retreat.
This is now The Ethical Food Store in Koonwarra. A great place to eat healthy delicious foods outside in the shaded garden. Highly recommended. Located in Koonwarra Village approx 10 mins drive south of Leongatha township and 25 mins from Venus Bay Eco Retreat.
10 locals recommend
Koonwarra Store
Koonwarra-Inverloch RoadThis is now The Ethical Food Store in Koonwarra. A great place to eat healthy delicious foods outside in the shaded garden. Highly recommended. Located in Koonwarra Village approx 10 mins drive south of Leongatha township and 25 mins from Venus Bay Eco Retreat.
Good coffee and light meals. Located in Venus Bay village, 6kms from Venus Bay Eco Retreat. Outdoor seating.
13 locals recommend
The Bay Gourmet
127-129 Jupiter BlvdGood coffee and light meals. Located in Venus Bay village, 6kms from Venus Bay Eco Retreat. Outdoor seating.
Shopping
Venus Bay General store has a small outdoor cafe, basic food supplies and a good wine selection.
Nearby Venus Bay pharmacy where you can pick up prescription medicines if needed.
Venus Bay village is 6kms from Venus Bay Eco Retreat.
24 locals recommend
Venus Bay Pharmacy
131 Jupiter BlvdVenus Bay General store has a small outdoor cafe, basic food supplies and a good wine selection.
Nearby Venus Bay pharmacy where you can pick up prescription medicines if needed.
Venus Bay village is 6kms from Venus Bay Eco Retreat.
Parks & Nature
Stunning nature scenery with many beautiful walks.
174 locals recommend
Wilsons Promontory National Park
Stunning nature scenery with many beautiful walks.
Nearby to Venus Bay Eco Retreat - 5 mins by car or 20 mins walk. 26 km of beautiful sandy beach with scenic views of the wild Southern Ocean.
13 locals recommend
Cape Liptrap Coastal Park
Nearby to Venus Bay Eco Retreat - 5 mins by car or 20 mins walk. 26 km of beautiful sandy beach with scenic views of the wild Southern Ocean.
Beautiful scenic coastal strip overlooking Bunurong Marine National Park. Several parking areas with picturesque views. Amazing snorkelling and diving sites. Ask your host for recommendations. BYO equipment.
15 locals recommend
Bunurong Marine National Park
Beautiful scenic coastal strip overlooking Bunurong Marine National Park. Several parking areas with picturesque views. Amazing snorkelling and diving sites. Ask your host for recommendations. BYO equipment.
Sightseeing
Historic lighthouse with views over Bass Strait, Waratah Bay and Venus Bay.
44 locals recommend
Cape Liptrap Lighthouse
655 Cape Liptrap RdHistoric lighthouse with views over Bass Strait, Waratah Bay and Venus Bay.
Arts & Culture
Meeniyan Art Gallery
84 Whitelaw StShowing local artists and artisans. Gift shop.
Latrobe Regional Gallery
138 Commercial RdRegional gallery with great cafe and gift shop.
Essentials
Open 7am to 7pm every day. Local foods and wines. Friendly service. House made salads, local certified organic eggs, good delicatessen with local cheeses and other gourmet products.
Located in the rural township of Tarwin Lower, 13 kms from Venus Bay Eco Retreat.
31 locals recommend
IGA Tarwin Lower
41-43 River DrOpen 7am to 7pm every day. Local foods and wines. Friendly service. House made salads, local certified organic eggs, good delicatessen with local cheeses and other gourmet products.
Located in the rural township of Tarwin Lower, 13 kms from Venus Bay Eco Retreat.