Thursday, September 22, 2016

The Bluff Walk, Barwon Heads

There's nothing like taking a walk along a windswept clifftop or beach to shake off the Winter cobwebs and feel invigorated again.
We started the Barwon Heads Bluff Lookout walk at the carpark overlooking the mouth of the Barwon River and the bridge crossing.

The Bluff Walk, Barwon Heads The area is covered by Coastal Moonah Woodland shrubs and plants that help stabilise the shifting sands and provide shelter for echidnas, possums, bats, birds and insects.
The Bluff Walk, Barwon Heads
Out at sea,  the deep blue ocean offered no trace of  the final resting place of 25 ships in the Shipwreck Graveyard. Information boards told of the names and dates the ships were lost.
The Bluff Walk, Barwon HeadsThe Bluff Walk, Barwon Heads  
The sandy track was fairly even and offered beautiful views across Bass Strait.
The Bluff Walk, Barwon Heads

The Bluff Walk, Barwon HeadsWooden stairs led down to the beach,  where the waves crashed against the rocky outcrops as the tide came in.
The Bluff Walk, Barwon Heads
The Bluff Walk, Barwon HeadsThe historic Clubhouse of Barwon Heads Golf Club can be seen from the track. The original building was erected in 1924 and is a beautiful landmark of the area.
The Bluff Walk, Barwon Heads
We finished off our walk down at the mouth of the river, where we watched boats bobbing in the waves and fisherman waiting for a bite. A picnic lunch fuelled us for our next adventure and we set off over the bridge.
The Bluff Walk, Barwon Heads






















What:Barwon Heads Bluff Walk
Where: Barwon Heads Lookout
When: Daily
Why: Coastal walks
How much: FREE to walk




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