10 Things to Do in Inverloch

No visit to Inverloch is complete without soaking up Inverloch’s breezy maritime vibes. For gentle surf and little-people sized waves, head to the Inverloch Foreshore, a protected inlet, or for stronger waves and fantastic surfing breaks hit the Surf Beach to the west of the town centre.

There are a series of coves between Inverloch and Cape Paterson known for surfing and snorkelling – try The Caves for rock fossicking, Shack Bay or The Oaks. The Bunurong Coastal Drive hugs the clifftop overlooking the spectacular coastline, delivering lush panoramas.

The Inverloch Foreshore Walking Track is your go-to for a leisurely stroll along the foreshore around the town centre. This 5km round-trip offers picturesque views of Anderson Inlet and Point Smythe.

Enjoy the beautiful Screw Creek Nature Walk (1.5km), which winds through salt marshes and mangroves as it ascends Townsend Bluff, rewarding with stunning vistas of Anderson Inlet.

While it’s a solid 20 min drive back toward Melbourne, the George Bass Coastal Walk steals hearts without even trying. Perhaps it’s those gob-smacking high cliffs, or the dramatic rocky coastline or sections that traverse secluded beaches, but we’re pretty sure this 7km walk is just showing off.

Meander through the Inverloch town centre, diving into boutique clothing stores, homewares and gifts (we’re looking at you Salt & Sand Clothing, Mookah and Dot + Lu Boutique Homewares). A visit to Fiona Kennedy’s Art Studio is a must to see her striking canvases, with her signature colour explosion of whimsy. You can meet the artist, experience her workspace and even purchase a piece to adorn your walls at home.

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The scent of paella fills the air at the Inverloch Farmers Market where you can pick up fresh bread, cut flowers, local honey, mushrooms and local wine.

Offshore Surf School will get you safely up and onto your first wave before you’ve had time to worry about falling off. Get ready for your new addiction. The crew also offer stand up paddleboard lessons and tours which take in different perspectives of the coastline from the pristine waters of Andersons Inlet.

Just out of Inverloch, Harman Wines’ cellar door and restaurant offers a place to meet, eat and drink in the tranquil surrounds. Share tapas and wood fired pizzas featuring home grown and local produce, along with delicious homegrown wines, local beers and ciders, to the backing track of local musicians.

In town, sample the delicious selection including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Rose and Sparkling at the Dirty Three Wines cellar door. In this peri-urban cellar door, a nod to how the Europeans do wine tastings, sit down to a tasting flight with a paired lunch sourced from local producers. Perfect for sharing, lunch or just a nibble, the lunch menu is available whenever the cellar door is open.

Along the rocky shore of The Caves, about five minutes out of town, is the site where more than 15,000 bones, teeth and footprints from small dinosaurs have been found. Head down to the Dinosaur Dreaming site at low tide and walk in the footprints of those beasts who ruled the earth, with items dated to 115 million years ago. Guided tours are held by the South Gippsland Conservation Society.

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If all this beaching, walking, wining and dining has worn you out, make a beeline for Mind Body Day Spa for massage treatments and spa packages. You can get a skin peel, body wrap, mud and salt treatments as well as the crowd-pleasers massage, mani/ pedi and facials.

This 90 min tour (min 4 people) provides a gentle introduction to the small agritourism farm with big dreams! Visit Wattle Bank Farm's mushroom farm and do a tasting, wander through the permaculture garden and meet with the resident horses.

Join a Sunday morning 2 hour pop-in session where each rider or group is set up based on experience – bareback riding, jumping course or horse care.

Or, for those with horse riding experience, you can take a 2 hour trail ride (min 3 people). If you’re dying to join the trail ride but don’t have experience, you can get up to speed on a 1 hour private lesson before you ride.

It wouldn’t be a visit to the beach unless you end your trip with an ice cream. Gelato al Mare is an authentic gelateria dishing up a huge range of flavours of creamy gelato. Italian classics such as tiramisu and cannoli feature on the menu, alongside an expanding menu of café-style fare.