Things to do with kids in Benwerrin

Surf Coast Shire Council · 3235

Benwerrin in the Surf Coast area has 1 park or reserve in our data.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Benwerrin is Aquila Creek Reference Area, covering about 266 hectares. Our data shows 1 public toilet in Benwerrin.

Getting around

Benwerrin has no train station; Birregurra Railway Station (V/Line) is the closest, about 21 kilometres from the suburb centre as the crow flies. No bus or tram routes stop inside Benwerrin, so most trips start by car. By car from Benwerrin, Colac is about 42 minutes away, Torquay about 59 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 2 hours, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest pool or water play area to Benwerrin is Lorne Sea Baths in Lorne, about 11 minutes' drive. The closest library to Benwerrin is Colac Community Library and Learning Centre in Colac, about 43 minutes' drive. The closest beach to Benwerrin is Lorne Beach in Lorne, about 12 minutes' drive. The closest skate park to Benwerrin is Kay Langan Skate Park in Lorne, about 11 minutes' drive. For a cinema, Lorne Theatre in Lorne is about 11 minutes' drive from Benwerrin. For an indoor play centre, Colac Tenpin Bowl in Colac is about 42 minutes' drive from Benwerrin. For a zoo or wildlife park, Live Wire Park in Lorne is about 13 minutes' drive from Benwerrin. Colac is the closest bigger centre to Benwerrin, about 42 minutes away by car, and has 13 playgrounds, a library, a cinema and indoor play. The closest places for kids by road from Benwerrin are Lorne Theatre in Lorne (11 min), Lorne Sea Baths in Lorne (11 min), Kay Langan Skate Park in Lorne (11 min), the playground at Lorne - Queenscliff Coastal Reserve in Lorne (11 min), the playground at Lorne - Queenscliff Coastal Reserve in Lorne (12 min) and Lorne Beach in Lorne (12 min).

Best for

Families happy to drive a little for a day out from Benwerrin.

Nearby suburbs

Lorne, next to Benwerrin, has 2 playgrounds, a pool and a beach. Next door to Benwerrin, Big Hill has a beach. Next door to Benwerrin, Pennyroyal has 1 playground. Deans Marsh, Boonah and Barwon Downs also border Benwerrin.

Playgrounds

10-20 km

3 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

2 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

10-20 km

1 place

20-50 km

8 places

Beaches

10-20 km

2 places

20-50 km

19 places

Cafes and restaurants

10-20 km

8 places