Things to do with kids in Wongarra

Wongarra is in the Colac Otway area. Our data has no playgrounds or parks inside Wongarra, so this guide is mostly about the closest places for kids. Wongarra does have a beach.

Landmarks

In Wongarra you'll also find White Crest. For walks and rides, Great Ocean Road Coastal Trail (proposed) crosses Wongarra.

Getting around

There's no train station in Wongarra. The closest to Wongarra is Birregurra Railway Station (V/Line), about 42 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. No bus or tram routes stop inside Wongarra, so most trips start by car. By car from Wongarra, Colac is about 71 minutes away, Torquay about 86 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 2.5 hours, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a pool or water play area, Apollo Bay Community Pool in Apollo Bay is about 13 minutes' drive from Wongarra. The closest skate park to Wongarra is Kay Langan Skate Park in Lorne, about 35 minutes' drive. The closest cinema to Wongarra is Mechanics Hall in Apollo Bay, about 13 minutes' drive. The closest zoo or wildlife park to Wongarra is Skate Bowl in Apollo Bay, about 13 minutes' drive. From Wongarra, the nearest places for kids by road are Carisbrook Creek in Grey River (4 min), Old Cable Station Museum in Apollo Bay (9 min), Skate Bowl in Apollo Bay (13 min), the playground at Foreshore Reserve in Apollo Bay (13 min), Mechanics Hall in Apollo Bay (13 min) and Apollo Bay Community Pool in Apollo Bay (13 min).

Best for

Beach days at White Crest. Longer rides and walks from Wongarra on the Great Ocean Road Coastal Trail (proposed).

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Wongarra, Grey River has a beach. Skenes Creek, Petticoat Creek, Mount Sabine and Kennett River also border Wongarra.