Things to do with kids in Gorae

Glenelg Shire Council · 3305

Gorae is in the Glenelg area, and our data lists 2 parks and reserves in the suburb.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Gorae is Cobboboonee Forest Park, covering about 8,663 hectares. Gorae Bushland Reserve is the next largest. For walks and rides, Great South West Walk crosses Gorae.

Getting around

Gorae has no train station; Warrnambool Railway Station (V/Line) is the closest, about 84 kilometres from the suburb centre as the crow flies. No bus or tram routes stop inside Gorae, so most trips start by car. By car from Gorae, Portland is about 21 minutes away and Hamilton about 71 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a pool or water play area, Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre in Portland is about 24 minutes' drive from Gorae. The closest library to Gorae is Heywood Library in Heywood, about 24 minutes' drive. The closest beach to Gorae is Whalers Point in Portland, about 21 minutes' drive. Portland is the closest bigger centre to Gorae, about 21 minutes away by car, and has 5 playgrounds, a pool and a beach. The closest places for kids by road from Gorae are Whalers Point in Portland (21 min), Powerhouse Motor Car Museum in Portland (23 min), Cable Tram Depot in Portland (24 min), Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre in Portland (24 min), the playground at Heywood Youth Park in Heywood (24 min) and Heywood Library in Heywood (24 min).

Best for

Free days on the Great South West Walk and in Gorae's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Heywood, next to Gorae, has 2 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Drumborg and Bolwarra also border Gorae.

Playgrounds

10-20 km

5 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

5 places

Beaches

10-20 km

1 place

20-50 km

6 places

Cafes and restaurants

10-20 km

10 places