The picturesque seaside town of Inverloch is 143 kilometres southeast of Melbourne in the Gippsland region of Victoria. Known as the ‘Pearl of the Bass Coast’ Inverloch certainly has a great deal to offer visitors. From dinosaur remains, to gorgeous beaches and pristine waters perfect for swimming, surfing, snorkelling, boating, and fishing.
An Inverloch holiday can be peaceful and relaxing or filled with adventure! Unspoiled beaches, tranquil coastal landscape, vibrant ‘small community’ atmosphere, and proximity to Phillip Island with its fairy penguins are all big attractions. Inverloch tours also take curious visitors to see the place near where Australia’s first dinosaur bones were discovered.
Visit The Cape Paterson Claw at Inverloch, along the Bunurong Coast where the first dinosaur remains were discovered in Australia in 1903 by Scottish geologist W H Ferguson. Over the past 40 years, over 20,000 dinosaur fossils have been found around the area, so it must have been quite a community some 120 million years ago.
At that time, Australia was situated within the Antarctic Circle and animals and plants experienced polar conditions. Dinosaurs roamed through a wide river valley that has, over millions of years become an intertidal rock shelf stretching from San Remo to Inverloch.
Today, at the dinosaur site, fossils are still being found, not just of dinosaurs, but of other animals and plant species. On the dinosaur tour, a local palaeontologist provides an informative and entertaining look into the lives of these giants that lived in the area and shows visitors how to unearth the fossils.
Apart from dinosaur fossils, Inverloch is a great base for exploring many natural wonders of the Gippsland and Bass Coast. The town sits right on the coast at the mouth of Anderson Inlet, a sheltered bay where the Tarwin River enters the Bass Strait.
Inverloch is synonymous with beautiful beaches and there are many to explore. Main Beach is a popular, safe, swimming spot for families while Surf Beach beckons those who want to hit the waves. There are several nature walks at Inverloch that offer breathtaking views, from cliff tops and wetlands to inlets and rock formations. There’s certainly a lot of scenic variety.
Just 40 minutes away is Phillip Island, home to the renowned and remarkable Phillip Island Penguin Parade. It’s one of the area’s biggest attractions as the delightful fairy penguins waddle up the beach from the ocean to nestle into their dune burrows for the night.
Inverloch is 150 kilometres from Melbourne via the M1 highway. It takes just under two hours to drive.
At the 2021 census, Inverloch had a population of 6,526.
Inverloch has many beautiful beaches including the descriptive names Inverloch Surf Beach and Inverloch Dog Beach! One of the most popular beaches is Anderson Inlet Beach, right near town.
The enclosed bay protects the beach and its calm, clear turquoise waters, make it the ideal spot for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
The distance from Inverloch to Phillip Island is 51 kilometres. The drive takes around three-quarters of an hour.
A wonderfully scenic drive is the 14-kilometre Bunurong Coastal Drive between Inverloch and Cape Paterson. The road is short and could be driven in 15 minutes, but with many natural attractions along the way, it’s worth taking your time.
Drive past rocky clifftops, hidden beaches, sheltered coves, and the magnificent coastline of the Bunurong Marine and Coastal Park. Stop at magical spots like Flat Rocks, Eagles Nest, Shack Bay, Twin Reefs, and The Caves.
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