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YOU’RE WELCOME I AM A GORGEOUS COASTAL HAMLET. Aireys Inlet, a gorgeous coastal hamlet, gateway to the peaceful curves of the Great Ocean Road and the dramatic nature of the Great Otway National Park.

Dominating the landscape is The Split Point Lighthouse, built in 1891.

Connecting land and sea the 34-metre iconic tower and red cap are visible for miles. The operational lighthouse, that provides navigation to vessels travelling the waters of Bass Strait, is open to the public.

Aireys Inlet provides visitors with a homegrown gateway to adventure with a beach on its doorstep, a river inlet meandering through its middle and the Otway’s hinterland in its backyard.

Spectacular trails through the Great Otway National Park provide many opportunities for walking or riding, and the local creeks and beaches are great for surfing and fishing.

The township boasts two shopping areas, known as the top and bottom shops; a general store, pharmacy, bookstore, art gallery, clothing and gift shops together with an abundance of cafés and restaurants.

SHINING LIGHTS > The Split Point Lighthouse, affectionately known as the ‘White Queen’, sits nestled on the cliffs of Aireys Inlet. Self-guided tours are available and provide sweeping 360-degree views including the Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary and Great Ocean Road region. > Travel through maritime history on an Eco-Logic tour to hear stories of the wild and dangerous coastline that has claimed hundreds of ships and remains treacherous today. > Visit the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch. Located at the Memorial Arch ‘The Diggers’ sculpture, commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the Great Ocean Road. The inspiring sculpture provides visitors with an opportunity to reflect on the 3,000 returned World War I servicemen who built the Great Ocean Road as a memorial to their comrades who were killed in action or died in service during World War I. > The Aireys Inlet Bark Hut Reserve and Allen Noble Sanctuary is a wonderful retreat located in the centre of town. With well-maintained picnic tables and a playground for the kids, that includes the Bark Hut. The wetland sanctuary, with boardwalks, provide excellent viewing platforms to see a wide variety of native birds. A playground is also situated at the skate park and includes BBQ facilities.

EXPLORE I AM THE GATEWAY TO ADVENTURE. Aireys Inlet is built for fun and is ready to play. Relax and let your experience unfold.

Immerse yourself in an array of natural adventures whilst exploring the region’s spectacular coastal and bush trails. From big skies and wild nature to family-friendly pathways and clifftop views, you will discover world-class walks and mountain bike tracks with plenty of space to move and roam. From warm summer days on the beach, giggles at mini golf, to rugging up on a wintery clifftop waiting to spy a whale, Aireys Inlet is where adventures are had, and lasting memories made.

Located next door to Aireys Inlet is Fairhaven. The Fairhaven beach is patrolled in the summer months, providing visitors with a safe and relaxing location for an abundance of water activities with amenities available at the surf club. Explore the calm natural rock pools located in the sandy coves from the Inlet to Fairhaven beach. Get the SUP board or canoe out and paddle up the Painkalac Creek.

TIME FOR ACTION > An abundance of walking and mountain bike trails criss-cross the region and bushy surrounds of the town. > Experience jaw dropping views from the Surf Coast Walk. Take a walk from the Inlet to Spout Creek taking the time to stop at the Memorial Arch, or go off-road on one of the walking and bike trails. > Catch a wave, whether you are a seasoned surfer or a newbie.

Outstanding open beaches with good breaks and a 1.5m swell are available. The popular surfing spots are Fairhaven beach, The Spot and Spout Creek. > Run outs on the Fairhaven beach to Spout Creek are always popular fishing spots for Salmon, Snapper and Gummy. Additional fishing spots are available along the Painkalac Creek. > Saddle-up with Blazing Saddles. Experience horse riding on the beach or take in the beauty of the Great Otway National Park on horseback. > Tee off at Great Ocean Road Mini Golf. Boasting two amazing courses and 30 holes of mini golf innovation. > Aireys Yoga studio provides a quiet, peaceful sanctuary to unwind and rejuvenate. Awaken on a summer morning and wander down to their yoga class held beside the Inlet.

ARTISAN I AM HANDMADE AND HOMEGROWN. Restaurants and cafés provide diners with top quality, homegrown and locally sourced offerings. A range of dining options are available making Aireys Inlet a foodie’s destination. An authentic craft gin company and the nearby brewery serve tipples to both new and experienced connoisseurs.

The Aireys Inlet Market is the pride of the local community. Boasting over 60 stalls full of fresh, homemade, homegrown, upcycled or recycled locally sourced goodies, it is not to be missed. Check the market website and social media for dates.

Like attracts like and the village of Aireys Inlet has become home to a thriving arts community, and a sanctuary for those looking to nurture body and soul.

Enjoy the amazing work from local artists, or catch an exhibition at Eagles Nest Gallery.

FUEL THE BODY > Coffee connoisseurs are spoilt for choice. Enjoy barista brewed coffee at the equally scrumptious Skinny Legs, Onda Food House, Mr T and Me, or Lighthouse Tea Rooms. All of these venues have great food offerings available for breakfast and lunch. > Continue your culinary journey at one of the many amazing restaurants. From A La Grecque serving modern Greek cuisine, to the Italian inspired Little Feast, to the latest eatery in town the Gin Kitchen serving South East Asian shared plates with gin inspired Asian cocktails. > Great Ocean Road Gin is the perfect place to savour a delicious ‘G&T’. Great Ocean Road Gin’s Tasting Room reflects the calm and surfy spirit of the region. > Aireys Pub the home of Salt Brewing Co, pour a variety of awardwinning beers that are made on site. In winter you’ll find a cosy spot in front of the open fire, while in summer you can enjoy the wideopen spaces of the kid and dog friendly beer garden. > After a day on the beach or exploring the bush trails, dine in or take away a delicious hand stretched woodfired pizza from The Captain of Aireys or grab a feast at Aireys Fish & Chips.

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AIREYS INLET WALKS 1 SURF COAST WALK –

AIREYS INLET TO FAIRHAVEN BEACH

Start: Sunnymead Beach, Aireys Inlet carpark Distance: 4.5km Time: 2hrs Difficulty: Moderate Description: Spectacular coastal views from tall limestone cliffs.

Pick up the walk from multiple access points. | surfcoastwalk.com.au

2 BEACH WALK – AIREYS INLET TO EASTERN VIEW Start: Painkalac Creek, Aireys Inlet. You can pick up the walk from multiple access points.

Distance: 5km from Fairhaven Surf Club Time: 2hrs 6km from the Inlet Time: 3hrs Difficulty: Easy Description: Explore beautiful rock pools at low tide.

Note: Check tides and river levels before you set off.

3 SPLIT POINT LIGHTHOUSE PRECINCT WALKS Start: Split Point Lighthouse Distance: 300m - 2km Time: 15mins - 1hr Difficulty: Easy / Moderate Description: Lookouts - Looking over Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary with panoramic views to Lorne.

Split Point Circuit Track - Head west to the Painkalac Creek estuary (The Inlet). Continue along Inlet Crescent to the historic bark hut, playground, and picnic area adjacent to wetland sanctuary.

4 CURRAWONG FALLS CIRCUIT Start: Lower carpark, Distillery Creek picnic area Distance: 12km Time: 4hrs Difficulty: Strenuous Description: This walk reveals a fascinating range of habitats.

High ridges, steep-sided gorges with panoramic views to Aireys Inlet township and Split Point Lighthouse.

5 DISTILLERY CREEK NATURE WALK Start: Lower carpark, Distillery Creek picnic area Distance: 2km Time: 1hr Difficulty: Easy (suitable for prams) Description: This walk is a clearly marked interpretive trail with signs.

It’s a good walk for little kids and the elderly with seats along the way.

6 IRONBARK GORGE Start: Lower carpark, Distillery Creek picnic area Distance: 5.5km Time: 1hr 30mins Difficulty: Moderate Description: As the name suggests, ironbark trees feature strongly on this walk.

7 MOGGS CREEK NATURE WALK Start: Moggs Creek picnic area Distance: 2km Time: 45mins Difficulty: Easy Description: Short well-graded track, through the National Park, following Moggs Creek.

8 MOGGS CREEK OCEAN VIEW CIRCUIT WALK

Start: Moggs Creek picnic area Distance: 4.5km Time: 2hrs return Difficulty: Moderate

Description: Walkers are rewarded by spectacular coastal views to the Split Point Lighthouse, Fairhaven and Eastern View beaches.

9 DISTILLERY CREEK PICNIC GROUND

TO PAINKALAC DAM & MOGGS CREEK

Start: Lower carpark, Distillery Creek picnic area Distance: 7.6km Time: 1hr to the dam / 2hrs to Moggs Creek Difficulty: Easy to the dam / Moderate to Moggs Creek.

Description: Follow a mix of walking and vehicle access tracks.

Accessible to walkers and mountain bikes. You may extend your journey to Moggs Creek picnic ground.

10 TEDS RIDGE TRACK

Start: Gilbert Street Distance: 1.9km (loop walk) Time: 40mins Difficulty: Moderate Description: Teds Ridge Track is a beautiful stroll through heathy woodland showcasing the rich biodiversity of the area.

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EVENTS

I AM WHAT’S ON. Gather your family and friends to experience our events and festivals.

Held throughout the year here’s some to get you started. > Aireys Inlet Market featuring a handpicked selection of quality goods from local makers and creators throughout the Surf Coast and the surrounding region, held regularly throughout the year.

See market website and social media for dates. | aireysinletmarket.com.au > Aireys Inlet Open Mic Festival where the whole town comes alive. Held across 9 stages, 3 days and over 150 acts. There really is something for everyone. | iamaireysinlet.com.au > Surf Coast Arts Trail gives locals and visitors the opportunity to discover the work of the Aireys Inlet and Surf Coast’s thriving arts community. | surfcoastartstrail.com.au Keep up-to-date with all events: visitgreatoceanroad.org.au/events

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EXPLORE AIREYS INLET + SURROUNDS. We’re front and centre to all the action. Aireys Inlet is a perfect springboard for exploring the Surf Coast and surrounds.

Make the fun last – stay a few days and really get to know us. | iamaireysinlet.com.au | visitgreatoceanroad.org.au

GETTING HERE + GETTING ABOUT. Drive. Around 1hr 45mins from Melbourne via the Princes Freeway.

Train. From Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station, take a train to Geelong then a coach to Aireys Inlet. | ptv.vic.gov.au Bus. Board a V/Line bus service at Geelong Train Station. | ptv.vic.gov.au

DRIVING DISTANCES & TIMES FROM AIREYS INLET TOWN

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Torquay

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Anglesea

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Lorne

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33mins

Apollo Bay

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1hr 15mins

Twelve Apostles

165

3hrs 20mins

Warrnambool

185

3hrs 40mins

Colac

72

1hr 11mins

Winchelsea

62

1hr

Geelong

47

50mins

Avalon Airport

70

1hr 20mins

Melbourne

122

1hr 45mins

AIREYS INLET TRADERS ACCOMMODATION A RIVER BED 12 River Reserve Road, Aireys Inlet aireysinlet.org.au/a-river-bed/

0409 327 936

AIREYS INLET GETAWAY 2-4 Barton Court, Aireys Inlet info@aireysinletgetaway.com.au

03 5289 7021

ANGAHOOK HOLIDAY CAMP 10 Distillery Creek Road, Aireys Inlet angahook.com.au

03 5289 6774

BIG4 AIREYS INLET 19-25 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet big4.com.au/aireys-inlet

03 5289 6230

BUTLERS BEND 28-30 Bambra Road, Aireys Inlet butlersbend.com.au

0410 497 047

GREAT OCEAN RETREATS 75 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet greatoceanretreats.com.au

03 5220 0500

LIGHTKEEPERS INN MOTEL 64 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet lightkeepersinn.com.au

03 5289 6666

OCEAN INLET ROMANTIC HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION 34 Wybellenna Drive, Fairhaven oceaninlet@bigpond.com

0416 080 617

ACCOMMODATION OVERBOARD SEASIDE COTTAGES 1 Barton Court, Aireys Inlet overboardcottages.com.au

SPLIT POINT COTTAGES

40 Hopkins Street, Aireys Inlet splitpointcottages.com.au

SURFCOAST CABINS

42 Hopkins Street, Aireys Inlet surfcoastcabins.com.au

THE GLEN FARM COTTAGES

310 Old Coach Road, Aireys Inlet aireys.com.au

VALLEY VIEW ESCAPE

64 Bambra Road, Aireys Inlet valleyviewescape@gmail.com

0417 341 367

03 5220 0500

0458 756 295

03 5289 6306 / 0418 896 306

0438 887 385

CAFÉ / RESTAURANT A LA GRECQUE 60 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet alagrecque.com.au

03 5289 6922

AIREYS FISH & CHIPS 2/79 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet aireysinletfishandchips.com

03 5289 7184

AIREYS PUB 45 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet aireyspub.com.au

03 5289 6804

GREAT OCEAN ROAD GIN TASTING ROOM 32 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet greatoceanroadgin.com.au

03 5210 5705

CAFÉ / RESTAURANT GREAT OCEAN ROAD GIN KITCHEN 34 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet greatoceanroadgin.com.au

LITTLE FEAST

85 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet littlefeastaireys.com.au

03 5289 6621

MR T & ME

42 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet mrtandme42@gmail.com

03 5289 6047

ONDA FOODHOUSE

2/89 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet ondafoodhouse@gmail.com

SALT BREWING CO

45 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet saltbrewing.co

SKINNY LEGS CAFÉ

1/87 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet skinny-deli.edan.io

THE CAPTAIN OF AIREYS

81 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet thecaptainofaireys.com.au

THE LIGHTHOUSE TEA ROOMS 7 Federal Street, Aireys Inlet thelighthousetearooms.com.au

YAM DAISY (FROZEN MEALS) Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet yamdaisyblends.com.au

03 5210 5705

03 5289 6514

03 5289 6804

03 5289 6006

03 5289 7083

0491 606 532

0427 896 256

RETAIL / BUSINESS AIREYS INLET GENERAL STORE 40 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet aireysinletgeneralstore.com.au

AIREYS INLET POST OFFICE & HARDWARE BASICS 1/44 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet aireysinletlpo@gmail.com

COASTAL COUNTRY GIFTS

Shop 2, 28-30 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet ccpropertysolutions.com.au

03 5289 6221

03 5289 6219

0438 326 506

DUCKO GRAPHICS

PO Box 15, Aireys Inlet info@ducko.com.au

FROM AROUND HERE

Shop 1, 28-30 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet fromaroundhere.com.au

GREAT ESCAPE BOOKS

75 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet greatescapebooks.com.au

KISS ME TOO

1/79 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet Hairdressing, Women’s Fashion & Gifts

LIGHTHOUSE VIEW

1/75 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet lighthouseview.com.au

OTWAYS INDIGENOUS NURSERY 6 Gilbert Street, Aireys Inlet otwaysindigenousnursery.com.au

REBECCA HOSKING PHOTOGRAPHY PO Box 163, Aireys Inlet rebeccahoskingphotography.com

0417 010 749

03 5289 7052

03 5289 6169

03 5289 7344

0417 154 413

0400 901 597

REAL ESTATE GREAT OCEAN PROPERTIES

75 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet greatoceanproperties.com.au

03 5220 0000

GREAT OCEAN ROAD REAL ESTATE 28-30 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au

03 5220 0200

WELLNESS AIREYS INLET MEDICAL CENTRE 37 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet aireysmc@bigpond.net.au

03 5289 6432

AIREYS INLET PHARMACY

2/44 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet aireyspharmacy@gmail.com

03 5289 7434

NURTURE BODYWELLNESS

22 Narani Way, Fairhaven jos@nurturebodywellness.com

0419 859 883

AIREYS WELLBEING

14/89 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet aireyswellbeing.com.au

0429 902 171

AIREYS PHYSIO

14/89 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet aireysphysio@gmail.com

0412 945 180

SURF COAST PHYSIO

37 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet gregwalsh@iprimus.com.au

03 5289 6432

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Please help us to preserve the natural beauty of this very special area Dispose of waste responsibly and ensure you stay on clearly marked trails and viewing platforms provided for your own safety and that of the environment.

This brochure has been produced by Aireys Inlet Tourism and Traders Association in collaboration with Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism and Surf Coast Shire.

DISCLAIMER: Aireys Inlet Tourism and Traders Association including its officers, agents and contractors (“Publisher”) has made every endeavour to ensure that details in this publication are correct at the time of printing, but accept no responsibility for any inaccuracy or mis-description, whether by inclusion or omission, nor does the Publisher accept any responsibility for subsequent change or withdrawal of details or service shown which are subject to alteration without notice.

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