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Bells Beach
Australia's most famous surf beach near Torquay at the start of the Great Ocean Road, home of the world's longest-running surfing contest, the Rip Curl Pro, each Easter.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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Drysdale
Victoria, Australia · Oceania
About Drysdale
Drysdale sits on the route: 15 minutes from Wallington, 33km from Bells Beach.
Drysdale is in Victoria, Australia, with about 4,100 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Wallington, about 8 km away.
Drysdale is a rural township near Geelong, Victoria, Australia, located on the Bellarine Peninsula. The town has an approximate population of over 3,700. Drysdale forms part of an urban area, along with nearby Clifton Springs, that had an estimated population of 13,494 at June 2016.
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performing arts venue, affectionately labelled 'The Potato Shed' is located in the back of Drysdale. The industrial size venue is the site of 'Battle of The Bands', a yearly music festival which has seen a number of local bands make a name for themselves in a popular setting.
Drysdale has several primary and high schools, including Saint Ignatius College, the senior campus of Bellarine Secondary College, and a campus of Christian College. The local football club is the Drysdale Hawks, who play Australian Rules Football and compete in the Bellarine Football League. The Hawks were formed in 1879 and have won 15 premiership titles, the last in 2010. The Bellarine Rail Trail also runs through the town. The local cricket club is also named the Drysdale Hawks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Drysdale?
Within an hour or so of Drysdale: Bells Beach (33 km), Luna Park Melbourne (49 km), Albert Park Circuit (50 km), SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium (52 km).
Are there any good drives near Drysdale?
The nearest famous roads are Great Ocean Road.
Where is Drysdale?
Drysdale is in Victoria, Australia, about 8 km from Wallington.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 4,117
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Victoria
- Timezone
- Australia/Melbourne
- Coordinates
- -38.1724, 144.5699
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112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.
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Worth the detour from Drysdale
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Luna Park Melbourne
Historic St Kilda amusement park opened in 1912 with its iconic laughing face entrance on the waterfront.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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Albert Park Circuit
Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener
50 km · about 60 min drive
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Melbourne's premier aquarium on the Yarra River featuring Antarctic ice displays and an oceanarium with sharks and rays.
52 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Petrol Circus
Melbourne's automotive culture and lifestyle brand hosting regular car meets, rides, and community events across the city.
53 km · about 60 min drive
cafe
Pellegrini's Espresso Bar
Melbourne's oldest espresso bar, opened in 1954 on Bourke Street with the city's first commercial espresso machine and an unchanged Formica bar. Order at the counter and eat standing or in the back kitchen.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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Melbourne Zoo
Australia's oldest zoo established in 1862, home to over 320 animal species in the heart of Melbourne.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch Cafe
The starting point cafe at the iconic timber arch gateway to the Great Ocean Road in Eastern View, where every Great Ocean Road trip photo begins.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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- 66 kmTeddy's Lookout (Great Ocean Road)A clifftop viewpoint above Lorne on the Great Ocean Road with sweeping views along the coastline and the forested Otway Ranges.
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