Things to do with kids in Gherang
- Playgrounds
- Parks and reserves
- Pools and water play
- Cafes and restaurants
- Walks
- Bike trails
- Rainy day
- Free
- Toddlers
- Teens
- Dog friendly
- School holidays
Gherang is in the Surf Coast area, and our data lists 1 park or reserve in the suburb.
Landmarks
Gherang Gherang Bushland Reserve is the largest mapped park in Gherang, at about 107 hectares.
Getting around
There's no train station in Gherang. The closest to Gherang is Winchelsea Railway Station (V/Line), about 12 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. No bus or tram routes stop inside Gherang, so most trips start by car. By car from Gherang, Torquay is about 34 minutes away, Geelong about 41 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 1.5 hours, without traffic.
Nearby places for kids
For a pool or water play area, Leisurelink Aquatic & Recreation Centre in Grovedale is about 32 minutes' drive from Gherang. The closest library to Gherang is Torquay Library in Torquay, about 33 minutes' drive. The closest beach to Gherang is Eumeralla in Anglesea, about 29 minutes' drive. The closest skate park to Gherang is Moriac Skate Park in Moriac, about 22 minutes' drive. The closest cinema to Gherang is Reading Cinemas in Grovedale, about 34 minutes' drive. The closest indoor play centre to Gherang is Leisurelink Restaurant in Highton, about 34 minutes' drive. For a zoo or wildlife park, Tiger Moth World in Torquay is about 38 minutes' drive from Gherang. Torquay is the closest bigger centre to Gherang, about 34 minutes away by car, and has 15 playgrounds, a library and a beach. From Gherang, the nearest places for kids by road are the playground at Modewarre Recreation Reserve in Modewarre (17 min), Moriac Playground in Moriac (22 min), Moriac Skate Park in Moriac (22 min), the bmx track at Newling Reserve in Moriac (22 min), Eumeralla in Anglesea (29 min) and Anglesea Museum in Anglesea (29 min).
Best for
Families happy to drive a little for a day out from Gherang.
Nearby suburbs
Next door to Gherang, Anglesea has 3 playgrounds, a beach and a skate park. Next door to Gherang, Modewarre has 1 playground. Paraparap also borders Gherang.
Playgrounds
5-10 km
- Playground at Modewarre Recreation Reserve
9.7 km by road · 17 min drive · Playground · ModewarreToilet nearbyFree
10-20 km
- Playground on Clerke Court
16 km by road · 21 min drive · Playground · MoriacFree
- Playground on Dwyer Street
16 km by road · 24 min drive · Playground · WinchelseaToilet nearbyFree
- Moriac Playground
17 km by road · 22 min drive · Playground · MoriacFree
Parks and reserves
Within 5 km
- Tanners Road Camp Site
4.6 km by road · 11 min drive · Park · WensleydaleToilet nearbyFree
5-10 km
- Lake Gherang Gherang Wildlife Reserve (hunting)
7.4 km by road · 13 min drive · Park · BuckleyFree
- Wensleydale Bushland Reserve
8.9 km by road · 22 min drive · Park · WensleydaleFree
- Brown Swamp Wildlife Reserve (hunting)
9.0 km by road · 16 min drive · Park · ModewarreFree
- Modewarre Recreation Reserve
9.8 km by road · 17 min drive · Park · ModewarreToilet nearbyFree
Pools and water play
20-50 km
- Geelong Aquatic Centre
38 km by road · 40 min drive · Pool or water play · NewtownBus 2 min walk
Libraries
20-50 km
- Torquay Library
27 km by road · 33 min drive · Library · TorquayToilet nearbyFreeBus 2 min walk
- Chilwell Library
39 km by road · 40 min drive · Library · NewtownToilet nearbyFreeBus 2 min walk
- Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
40 km by road · 41 min drive · Library · GeelongToilet nearbyFreeBus 3 min walk
- Geelong West Library
41 km by road · 42 min drive · Library · Geelong WestToilet nearbyFreeBus 1 min walk
- Leopold Library
47 km by road · 49 min drive · Library · LeopoldToilet nearbyFreeBus 2 min walk
- Ocean Grove Library
49 km by road · 54 min drive · Library · Ocean GroveToilet nearbyFreeBus 4 min walk
Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks
10-20 km
- Moriac Skate Park
17 km by road · 22 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · MoriacToilet nearbyFree
- BMX track at Newling Reserve
17 km by road · 22 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · MoriacToilet nearbyFree
20-50 km
- Anglesea Skate Park
22 km by road · 28 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · AngleseaToilet nearbyFreeCoach 8 min walk
- Skate park on Merrijig Drive
27 km by road · 33 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · TorquayToilet nearbyFreeBus 1 min walk
- Torquay Skate Park
27 km by road · 33 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · TorquayToilet nearbyFreeBus 1 min walk
- Skate park at Bob Pettitt Reserve
29 km by road · 35 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · Jan JucToilet nearbyFreeBus 2 min walk
- Skate park on Warralily Boulevard
32 km by road · 36 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · Armstrong CreekToilet nearbyFreeBus 4 min walk
- Waurn Ponds Skate and Bike Park
33 km by road · 33 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · GrovedaleToilet nearbyFreeCoach 2 min walk
- BMX track at Kalkarra Park
33 km by road · 36 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · Mount DuneedFree
- Waurn Ponds Dirt Jumps
33 km by road · 34 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · GrovedaleFreeBus 4 min walk
- Pump track at Geelong Baseball Centre
33 km by road · 34 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · GrovedaleFreeBus 4 min walk
- Aireys Inlet Skate Park
33 km by road · 40 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · Aireys InletToilet nearbyFreeCoach 8 min walk
- Skate park at Bunjils Nest
34 km by road · 35 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · Mount DuneedToilet nearbyFreeBus 2 min walk
- Birregurra Skate Park
34 km by road · 34 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · BirregurraToilet nearbyFreeCoach 4 min walk
- The Geelong Criterium Track
37 km by road · 38 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · BelmontFree
- BMX track in Belmont
37 km by road · 38 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · BelmontToilet nearbyFreeBus 3 min walk
- Skate park on Hamilton Highway
39 km by road · 43 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · InverleighToilet nearbyFreeBus 10 min walk
- Skate park on Western Beach Road
40 km by road · 43 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · GeelongToilet nearbyFreeBus 4 min walk
- BMX track in Moolap
41 km by road · 43 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · MoolapToilet nearbyFreeBus 9 min walk
- Pump track at Western Oval
42 km by road · 44 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · North GeelongFreeBus 3 min walk
- Skate park on Waymouth Street
43 km by road · 43 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · Hamlyn HeightsToilet nearbyFreeBus 3 min walk
- Barwon Heads Skatepark
44 km by road · 46 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · Barwon HeadsToilet nearbyFreeBus 3 min walk
- John Hansen Memorial Skate Park
46 km by road · 48 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · LeopoldToilet nearbyFreeBus 2 min walk
- Corio Bowls
46 km by road · 44 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · NorlaneToilet nearbyFreeBus 3 min walk
- BMX track at Stead Park
50 km by road · 46 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · CorioToilet nearbyFreeBus 3 min walk
- Northern Skate Park
50 km by road · 47 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · CorioToilet nearbyFreeBus 2 min walk
Beaches
20-50 km
- Eumeralla
20 km by road · 29 min drive · Beach · AngleseaFree
- Anglesea
23 km by road · 30 min drive · Beach · AngleseaToilet nearbyFree
- Addiscot Beach
23 km by road · 31 min drive · Beach · Bells BeachFree
- Southside Clothing Optional (nudist) Beach
24 km by road · 29 min drive · Beach · Bells BeachFree
- Red Rocks (Black Rocks) Beach
25 km by road · 35 min drive · Beach · Bells BeachFree
- Point Roadknight Beach
25 km by road · 33 min drive · Beach · AngleseaToilet nearbyFree
- Bells Beach
26 km by road · 33 min drive · Beach · Bells BeachToilet nearbyFree
- Guvvos Beach
26 km by road · 33 min drive · Beach · AngleseaFree
- Urquhart Bluff
28 km by road · 35 min drive · Beach · AngleseaFree
- Fishermans Beach
28 km by road · 35 min drive · Beach · TorquayToilet nearbyFreeBus 6 min walk
- Front Beach
29 km by road · 36 min drive · Beach · TorquayToilet nearbyFreeBus 5 min walk
- Jan Juc Beach
29 km by road · 36 min drive · Beach · Jan JucFreeBus 8 min walk
- Princess Street (Steps/Boobs)
29 km by road · 36 min drive · Beach · Jan JucFreeBus 10 min walk
- Whites Beach
29 km by road · 36 min drive · Beach · TorquayFreeBus 8 min walk
- Red Rocks Beach
29 km by road · 36 min drive · Beach · Aireys InletFree
- Torquay Back Beach (Surf Beach)
29 km by road · 36 min drive · Beach · TorquayToilet nearbyFreeBus 7 min walk
- Princes Street
29 km by road · 36 min drive · Beach · Jan JucToilet nearbyFreeBus 6 min walk
- Cosy Corner
29 km by road · 37 min drive · Beach · TorquayToilet nearbyFreeCoach 5 min walk
- Whites Beach
31 km by road · 38 min drive · Beach · TorquayDogs on leadFree
- Sunnymead Beach
31 km by road · 39 min drive · Beach · Aireys InletFree
- Nudist Beach (clothing Optional)
31 km by road · 39 min drive · Beach · TorquayDogs on leadFree
- Sandy Gully Beach
32 km by road · 39 min drive · Beach · Aireys InletFreeCoach 8 min walk
- Smelly Beach
33 km by road · 40 min drive · Beach · Aireys InletFreeCoach 9 min walk
- Step Beach
33 km by road · 41 min drive · Beach · Aireys InletFree
- Point Impossible Beach
35 km by road · 42 min drive · Beach · TorquayToilet nearbyDogs on leadFree
- Buckleys (Stingray) Bay
37 km by road · 43 min drive · Beach · BreamleaFree
- Bancoora Beach
37 km by road · 42 min drive · Beach · ConnewarreToilet nearbyFree
- Breamlea Beach
38 km by road · 45 min drive · Beach · BreamleaFree
- Fairhaven
38 km by road · 46 min drive · Beach · Eastern ViewFreeCoach 2 min walk
- Eastern Beach
40 km by road · 43 min drive · Beach · GeelongToilet nearbyFreeBus 9 min walk
- Eastern Beach
40 km by road · 43 min drive · Beach · GeelongToilet nearbyFreeBus 10 min walk
- Thirteenth Beach
43 km by road · 47 min drive · Beach · ConnewarreToilet nearbyFree
- RAAFs Beach
47 km by road · 50 min drive · Beach · Ocean GroveToilet nearbyFreeBus 3 min walk
- Reedy Creek Beach
47 km by road · 55 min drive · Beach · Big HillFree
- Grand Scenic
50 km by road · 52 min drive · Beach · LeopoldFree
Cafes and restaurants
10-20 km
- The Black Pearl
15 km by road · 22 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · WinchelseaToilet nearbyCoach 9 min walk
20-50 km
- Anglesea Pizza & Pasta
21 km by road · 28 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · AngleseaToilet nearbyCoach 3 min walk
- Anglesea Fish & Chips
22 km by road · 28 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · AngleseaToilet nearbyCoach 3 min walk
- Jums Chicken
22 km by road · 28 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · AngleseaToilet nearbyCoach 3 min walk
- Fish by Moonlight
22 km by road · 28 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · AngleseaCoach 5 min walk
- Yo! Chicken
22 km by road · 28 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · AngleseaToilet nearbyCoach 3 min walk
- Umisango
22 km by road · 28 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · AngleseaToilet nearbyCoach 3 min walk
- Zambrero
27 km by road · 33 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayCoach 1 min walk
- KFC
27 km by road · 33 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayCoach 2 min walk
- Subway
27 km by road · 33 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayToilet nearbyBus 1 min walk
- La Porchetta
27 km by road · 33 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayToilet nearbyBus 1 min walk
- McDonald's
27 km by road · 33 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayToilet nearbyBus 1 min walk
- Quicksilver Bar 61
27 km by road · 34 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayToilet nearbyBus 2 min walk
- Dough Bros
28 km by road · 34 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayToilet nearbyBus 1 min walk
- Flippin' Fresh
28 km by road · 34 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayBus 4 min walk
- Betty's Burgers
28 km by road · 34 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayToilet nearbyBus 1 min walk
- Lentil's Indian Cuisine
28 km by road · 35 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayToilet nearbyBus 3 min walk
- Sandbah Cafe
28 km by road · 35 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayToilet nearbyBus 1 min walk
- Solhouse Cafe
29 km by road · 35 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayToilet nearbyBus 5 min walk
- Las Olas
29 km by road · 35 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayToilet nearbyBus 1 min walk
- Italo's Wood Fired Pizza
29 km by road · 35 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayToilet nearbyBus 2 min walk
- Sizzling Indian Tandoori
29 km by road · 35 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayToilet nearbyBus 1 min walk
- Pholklore
29 km by road · 35 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayToilet nearbyBus 3 min walk
- Bomboras
29 km by road · 35 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayToilet nearbyBus 4 min walk
- Fisho's Torquay
29 km by road · 35 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayToilet nearbyBus 4 min walk
- Torquay Thai
29 km by road · 35 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayBus 1 min walk
- Rokuden
29 km by road · 35 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayBus 2 min walk
- Bell Street Fish & Chips
29 km by road · 35 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayBus 2 min walk
- Sober Ramen
29 km by road · 35 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayBus 2 min walk
- Ela
29 km by road · 36 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayToilet nearbyBus 1 min walk
- Point Danger Beach House
29 km by road · 36 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · TorquayToilet nearbyBus 1 min walk
- The Cave Woodfired Pizza
29 km by road · 35 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · Jan JucToilet nearbyBus 2 min walk
- Swell Foods & Coastal Catering
29 km by road · 36 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · Jan JucToilet nearbyBus 2 min walk
- KFC
32 km by road · 32 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · GrovedaleBus 5 min walk
- Guzman y Gomez
32 km by road · 32 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · GrovedaleBus 5 min walk
- Starbucks
32 km by road · 32 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · GrovedaleBus 4 min walk
- Red Rooster
32 km by road · 32 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · Waurn PondsBus 5 min walk
- Hungry Jack's
32 km by road · 32 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · GrovedaleBus 2 min walk
- Town & Country Pizza & Pasta
32 km by road · 32 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · GrovedaleBus 2 min walk
- Grill'd
32 km by road · 33 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · GrovedaleBus 2 min walk
- McDonald's
32 km by road · 32 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · HightonToilet nearbyBus 3 min walk