Barwon Heads, located on the southern coast of the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, offers a diverse variety of coastal attractions. The town's accommodation options range from hotels to resorts and villas, catering to various preferences and budgets. The commercial center includes the town's major hotel near the river bridge and a strip of shops with cafes and restaurants along Hitchcock Avenue. Popular accommodation options in Barwon Heads include the Barwon Heads Resort at 13th Beach, Riverside Ocean Grove, Boat Ramp Motel, Barwon Heads Hotel, Seahaven Village, and Boathouse Villa. Retreats and retreats Victoria are also available within a reasonable distance from the town center.
Barwon Heads is known for its beautiful natural features. The area boasts a shallow and sandy shoreline along the Barwon River, windswept surf beaches along 13th Beach Road, the Bluff Lookout at Point Flinders, and the expansive waterway of Lake Connewarre and surrounding wetlands. These natural attractions make it an ideal spot for fishing and bird watching.