Former Shire Offices now Tea Room

Winchelsea Vic 3241 (Pop 1 100) 
Pic: by Mattinbgn

Winchelsea is an historic Great Ocean Road region service township 111 km s-e of Melbourne. First settled by pastoralists in 1830s, this charming settlement boasts several heritage buildings and well preserved homesteads. Winchelsea is situated on the Princes Hwy close to Geelong and has traditionally been a convenient stopping point for travelers from Colac and further west. Wool Sports (shearing) (Nov).

Accommodation:
Winchelsea has a motel, a couple of hotels, holiday cottages, a farm lodge and caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: Old Shire Hall, Princes Hwy. Tel (03) 5267 2769.