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5 October 2026
Our 2025-26 Annual Report is now available online.
29 September 2026
An update on construction activities at Barwon Heads Caravan Park
17 September 2026
Barwon Heads โ Barwon River Bar Depths Compromised
16 September 2026
We continue to closely monitor conditions at the Surf Bridge North and Surf Bridge Southbeach access tracks at RAAFs Beach.
14 September 2026
Barwon Coast is recruiting at least 15 Casual Cleaning Officers to join our caravan park and campground team for the busy 2026-27 peak season.
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Published on 29 June 2026
The Barwon Heads Football and Netball Club is undertaking a significant redevelopment project within Barwon Heads Caravan Park.
The Club operates under a lease on coastal Crown land managed by Barwon Coast Committee of Management (Barwon Coast). The site is located within the grounds of Barwon Heads Caravan Park, with primary access via Bluff Road.
The redevelopment project includes:
The project will deliver improved facilities for local sporting clubs and the broader community, supporting the long-term future of sport and recreation in Barwon Heads.
Construction is expected to commence in late June 2026, beginning with site establishment and temporary fencing.
External works are anticipated to be completed by mid-December 2026, with landscaping and internal works continuing into early 2027.
Construction activities will take place within Barwon Heads Caravan Park throughout the project.
Impacts are expected to be minimal during the early stages of construction. As works progress later in the year, guests may experience:
Construction activities will generally be limited to between 8.00am and 5.00pm.
Traffic management measures will be in place to support the safe movement of construction vehicles and pedestrians throughout the park.
Barwon Coast and the Barwon Heads Football and Netball Club will work to minimise impacts wherever possible and will continue to provide updates throughout the project.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank guests, permit holders and the community for their patience and understanding while these important community facility upgrades are delivered.
While the Barwon Heads Football and Netball Club redevelopment works are underway, Barwon Coast will also progress plans to upgrade two playgrounds: the one adjacent to the netball and tennis courts (2026) and the playground near the T4 amenities block (2027).
To minimise impacts on Barwon Heads Caravan Park guests and avoid multiple periods of construction activity, the playground adjacent to the netball/tennis courts will be upgraded alongside Barwon Heads Football and Netball Club redevelopment project.
The other playground, co-located with amenities block T4, is expected to be delivered in 2027.
The playground upgrades are a priority action identified in the Barwon Coast Caravan and Camping Parks Master Plan (2023). The existing playground is ageing, in poor condition and no longer meets current safety and accessibility standards.
Community feedback on proposed playground designs
Barwon Coast will invite campers, permit holders and the broader community to help shape the two future playgrounds.
Draft playground designs will be released for public feedback in coming months, with opportunities to:
Engagement activities will include gathering feedback on the draft designs an online survey and a community drop-in session where participants can walk the site and explore the proposed designs.
Community feedback will help inform the final playground design.
The playground project is fully funded by Barwon Coast through the Caravan and Camping Parks Master Plan. Subject to approvals and procurement, works are expected to commence in late 2026 and be completed before the summer peak season.
To be informed about opportunities to have your say, sign up for updates here.
Barwon Coast is also progressing plans to deliver seven new cabins at the entrance to the Barwon Heads Caravan Park, including one fully accessible cabin.
The project was identified through the Caravan and Camping Parks Master Plan (2023), which was informed by a six-week community consultation process including public surveys, drop-in sessions and camper briefings.
The cabins will be located near the park entrance and will provide additional accommodation opportunities for visitors wishing to experience and enjoy the coast.
Revenue generated through the Caravan Parks helps support Barwon Coast’s work caring for and managing coastal Crown land on behalf of the community.
The entrance cabin project will result in a further period of construction activity within the park. While planning is still underway, Barwon Coast is committed to minimising impacts on guests wherever possible.
Further information about the entrance cabin project, including construction timing and potential impacts, will be shared as details are confirmed.
For the latest information, visit the dedicated cabin project page.
This page will be updated as the Barwon Heads Football and Netball Club redevelopment progresses.
To stay informed:
Our 2025โ26 Annual Report is out!
Itโs a snapshot of a busy year caring for the 22 kilometres of coastal Crown land we manage and the work happening every day to protect, maintain and plan for these special places.
Inside, discover:
๐ The technical work, planning and assessments completed over the year that are helping shape the future of our coast
๐ Projects and improvements delivered across the coast
๐ how we work with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners, community groups and volunteers
๐ The caravan parks and camping grounds that help fund our work
Revenue generated through @barwoncoastcaravanparks is reinvested into caring for the coast, supporting the people, projects, facilities and conservation work undertaken by our dedicated team.
Take a look back at 2025โ26 and learn more about the work happening across our coast.
๐ Read the Annual Report on our website (link in bio)
We have been advised by @barwonwater to advise all regular users to avoid coming into contact with the water in the Barwon River through Geelong until further notice.
@barwonwater have experienced sewer spills today that are expected to have compromised the quality of the water.
The results of water quality testing will determine when they can provide further advice that the water is safe for use.
Please see latest updates here https://www.barwonwater.vic.gov.au/.../alerts-and-updates... We will continue to keep you updated as further information becomes available
Your summer job could look a little different this year. ๐
Weโre looking for Casual Cleaning Officers to work across our caravan parks and campground over the busy summer season.
Think flexible casual work, great coastal locations and the chance for a walk or quick dip at the beach when your shift is done.
No extensive cleaning experience? Donโt rule yourself out โ training is available for the right people.
Come and meet us:
๐
Friday 9 October
โฐ 10 amโ12 pm
๐ Education Room, Barwon Heads
Find out more (including a map to the Education Room!) ๐ https://barwoncoast.com.au/SummerCleaningCasuals2026
Some mixed news from our local Hooded Plovers ๐ฆ
Unfortunately, the nests at 13th Beach and Blue Rocks have both failed. It appears the nest at Signpost, 13th Beach, hatched, but sadly the chicks did not survive. We are unsure of the cause - these little birds have lots of introduced and natural threats to deal with.
In more hopeful news, weโre seeing early signs of nesting activity at four locations across our coast โ 13th Beach, Bancoora, Breamlea and Ocean Grove. ๐ค
Please help give our hopeful Hooded Plover parents the best chance of success:
๐ Give birds, nests and chicks plenty of space
๐ Keep dogs on-lead and away from nesting areas
๐ Respect temporary fencing, closures and signage
๐ Walk close to the waterline and away from the dunes
Wish them luck โ and please follow the signs and help give these little beach-nesting birds the space they need.
As always, a huge thank you to the Friends of the Hooded Plover Bellarine for their incredible work identifying and monitoring Hooded Plovers along our coast. ๐
๐ Donโt forget โ the Barwon Coast Discovery Centre is open extra days during the school holidays!
Theyโre open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1โ4pm, so if youโve got a little nature lover in the family, bring them along to check out some seriously cool stuff from our coast โ from marine creatures and wildlife to geology, shipwrecks and local history. ๐๐
A big thank you to our friends at Friends of the Lobster Pot for giving visitors and our community even more opportunities to learn, explore and discover this special part of the coast. ๐
๐ Jetty Road, Barwon Heads
โฐ 1โ4pm
๐ Free entry โ all ages welcome
Find out more: https://barwoncoast.com.au/explore/barwon-coast-discovery-centre/
๐ One last big day of the Barwon Heads Nature Festival!
Friday 25 September brings two great opportunities to celebrate โ and care for โ our local environment.
๐งค Barwon Heads Great Spring Clean Up - 10.00 amโ12.00 pm, Lahey Square
Join the community and lend a hand to help keep Barwon Heads and our beautiful coastal environment looking its best.
๐ฌ Turning the Tide short film festival - 7.00โ9.00 pm, Barwon Heads Hall
Then settle in for an evening of short films celebrating our oceans and the people working to protect them.
Find out more about these events and everything else happening as part of the festival:
https://www.barwonbluff.com.au/nature-festival/
A fantastic way to finish a week celebrating nature in Barwon Heads. ๐
๐ฑ Lend a hand at Bukareeyoo๐ฑ
Our friends at Ocean Grove Coastcare have an upcoming regeneration event at Bukareeyoo โ and theyโd love some extra hands!
Join the group to help remove the environmental weed Euphorbia terracina and care for this beautiful part of our coast.
๐
Sunday 27 September
โฐ 10amโ12pm
๐ BUK110 โ the last car park before the Barwon Heads bridge. Look out for the Coastcare flag.
Gloves and tools will be provided, or bring your own.
Due to the plantโs irritating sap, the weeding activity isnโt suitable for children. Younger Coastcarers are still very welcome to come along with an adult and help collect rubbish.
โ๏ธ Looking for summer work by the coast?
Weโre recruiting at least 15 Casual Cleaning Officers to join our caravan park and campground team for the busy 2026โ27 peak season.
Students, backpackers, seasonal workers and anyone looking for casual work are encouraged to come along to our recruitment event.
๐
Friday 9 October
โฐ 10 amโ12 pm
๐ Education Room, Barwon Heads
Cleaning experience is preferred, but training is available for people with the right attitude and work ethic.
Come along, meet the team and find out if a summer with Barwon Coast could be for you.
๐ https://barwoncoast.com.au/SummerCleaningCasuals2026
๐ฅพ๐ถ Walk, paddle and discover during the Barwon Heads Nature Festival
What better way to celebrate our local environment than getting out and experiencing it? There are some fantastic opportunities during the Barwon Heads Nature Festival, including:
๐ฟ Monday 21 September, 10.00 am โ Explore Barwon Bluff
๐ถ Monday 21 September, 10.00 amโ12.00 pm and 12.30โ2.30 pm โ Canoe the Mangroves
๐ฑ Tuesday 22 September, 10.00 am โ Walk on Country @ Barwon Bluff with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners
๐ธ Wednesday 23 September, 10.00 am โ Orchids in the Park
๐ Wednesday 23 September, 7.00โ9.00 pm โ Land, Sea, Sky slide night
๐ฌ Thursday 24 September, 1.00โ3.00 pm โ Tide & Seek: a family โmarine scienceโ day
These are just some of the events Friends of the Bluff have planned for a nature-filled week in Barwon Heads.
Take a look inside our new Moonah cabins at Barwon Heads Caravan Park! ๐๐ฟ
Seven new cabins are *almost* ready to welcome guests, creating more opportunities for people to stay, explore Barwon Heads and experience our beautiful coast.
The new accommodation includes one dedicated accessible cabin, with accessibility and sustainability features incorporated across all seven cabins to provide comfortable, stylish and modern options for visitors to the Park.
This project was made possible with support from the Victorian Governmentโs Regional Tourism Investment Fund, alongside investment from Barwon Coast.
A big thank you to the Victorian Government for supporting this exciting addition to Barwon Heads Caravan Park.
We canโt wait to welcome our first guests! ๐
@barwoncoastcaravanparks

This is Wadawurrung Country. We acknowledge the Wadawurrung People as the Traditional Owners of the land, waters, seas and skies of Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, 13th Beach, Black Rock and Breamlea. We honour and say Nyatne to Elders past, present and future whose ancestors, for thousands of years, have cared for this part of Dja (Country). We are committed as an organisation to meaningfully work together with Traditional Owners to make Wadawurrung Culture and Country strong.

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