Inverloch & Surrounds
Sightseeing
Access Screw Creek boardwalk from the Foreshore Caravan Park. See the bird life at Screw Creek then walk up to Townsends Bluff and enjoy the view.
12 locals recommend
Screw Creek
Access Screw Creek boardwalk from the Foreshore Caravan Park. See the bird life at Screw Creek then walk up to Townsends Bluff and enjoy the view.
Bunurong Environment Centre
Kids will love the Shell Museum.
Eagles Nest
600 Cape Paterson-Inverloch RdLocal rock formation that resembles the top of the map of Australia.
Shack Bay
600 Cape Paterson-Inverloch RdA secluded bay with spectacular photo opportunities. Worth a look.
From the nightly penguin parade, Chocolate Factory, koala park, Grand Prix track and spectacular Nobbies boardwalk, to the cafes and restaurants in Cowes, Phillip Island has it all.
189 locals recommend
Phillip Island
From the nightly penguin parade, Chocolate Factory, koala park, Grand Prix track and spectacular Nobbies boardwalk, to the cafes and restaurants in Cowes, Phillip Island has it all.
A natural wonderland, this national park will take your breath away. It's only a 48 minute drive away from Inverloch.
79 locals recommend
Wilsons Promontory
A natural wonderland, this national park will take your breath away. It's only a 48 minute drive away from Inverloch.
Take a trip back in time. Coal Creek Historical Village is a half hour drive from Inverloch.
8 locals recommend
Coal Creek Heritage Village
Take a trip back in time. Coal Creek Historical Village is a half hour drive from Inverloch.
State Coal Mine Historic Area
Take a guided coal mine tour and find out about the mine's history.
City/town information
If you're up for a drive (33 minutes from Inverloch), visit this quaint, picturesque little village. Browse its quirky shops and have coffee or bite to eat in one of its cafes.
30 locals recommend
Loch
If you're up for a drive (33 minutes from Inverloch), visit this quaint, picturesque little village. Browse its quirky shops and have coffee or bite to eat in one of its cafes.
Meeniyan is a 26 minute drive from Inverloch. A lovely little town to visit, with interesting shops.
47 locals recommend
Meeniyan
Meeniyan is a 26 minute drive from Inverloch. A lovely little town to visit, with interesting shops.
Visit San Remo, a 33 minute drive from Inverloch, and watch the pelicans being fed. Pick up some fish and chips and eat them by the water.
61 locals recommend
San Remo
Visit San Remo, a 33 minute drive from Inverloch, and watch the pelicans being fed. Pick up some fish and chips and eat them by the water.
Traveler advice
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Visitor & Information Centre
The Inverloch Visitor & Information Centre is an excellent source of information and brochures to help you explore the area. It is situated in the Inverloch Community Hub at 16 Abeckett Street, Inverloch. Find out about walking trails, local points of interest, activities, market dates and times - anything, in fact you need to know about the local area.
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The Inverloch weekend farmers markets are must-visits.
They are usually held in The Glade (the public park with the sound shell). Current dates and times can be obtained from the Inverloch Tourist Information Centre.
There are also occasional extra markets, including twilight markets in summer and craft markets on some public holidays.
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Eating out
Inverloch has many eating out options, from cafes and restaurants to hotels.
* Inverloch Esplanade hotel
* The Inlet hotel
* Tomos Japanese restaurant
* Pearl Inverloch - Asian fusion restaurant
* The Chutney Bar - Indian restaurant
* The Bayside Lady cafe and restaurant
* Bluette on Bear - trendy cafe in Inverloch's industrial estate
* Vaughan's Cafe and Deli
* Lime & Co - Mexican food
* The Local cafe - takeaway coffee and food
* Greenheart Cafe & Providore
* Beach Box cafe
* Inverloch Palace Chinese restaurant
* Par 3 golf links cafe, Devil's Dam (out of town on Inverloch/Wonthaggi road)
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Shopping
Inverloch has a FoodWorks supermarket, pharmacy, newsagency, bakeries, butchers, gift and homewares shops, clothing shops and more. Wonthaggi, the closest large town, is only a 15 minute drive away.