Tarwin Lower to Fish Creek
71.5 km/45 miles, about 1 hour
Hit the water at the coastal resort of Inverloch. Swim, snorkel, paddle or ramble through rock pools in Anderson Inlet, often described as the most popular estuary in Victoria. Afterwards, sate your appetite at one of the many cafes and restaurants lining the town's main street.
Indulge in a spot of 'Dinosaur Dreaming' in Inverloch, where you can pop in to the Bunurong Coast Education Centre and take a tour of the rocky coastline of the Bunurong Marine and Coastal Park. You can see evidence of ancient rivers that once flowed in this area around 115 to 120 million years ago.
Head out of Inverloch on the C442 towards Tarwin Lower, a popular fishing township on the bank of the Tarwin River. Take a detour into Venus Bay (just 3 kilometres from Tarwin Lower) to explore the sweeping surf beaches and coastal walks.
From Tarwin Lower take the Tarwin Lower–Walkerville Road to Walkerville, home of the Cape Liptrap lighthouse and the historic limekilns – giant brick buttresses that protrude from the cliffs above the beach at Walkerville. These are all that remain of Walkerville's booming quicklime industry of the 1890s.
From Walkerville take the Fish Creek–Walkerville Road to Fish Creek. You'll know you've arrived when you see the giant mullet sitting atop the Fishy Pub.
