Inverloch Visitor Information Centre

07/02/2025

In December 1863, the Amazon, a barque bound for Mauritius with salted meats, encountered a fierce storm near Cape Otway. Despite Captain Ogier's efforts to navigate the ship back to Port Phillip, it was blown further east, eventually being damaged at Flat Rocks near Inverloch. After 48 hours of battling the storm, the crew ran the ship aground near a sandy beach south-west of Andersons Inlet to prevent further damage. The crew safely made it ashore and set up camp. The wreck was discovered eight days later, and HMCS Victoria was sent to rescue the crew. The wreck lies under the sand near Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club.

Recently in September 2024 the wreck was reviled once again.
For further information visit the friendly staff at Inverloch Visitor Information Centre or visit Amazon 1863 project on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/2544114272490710.

Story exerts and image from https://amazon1863.org.au/inverloch-shipwreck/

05/02/2025

Tuesday, 11 February at 6pm free event ‘Women in Palaeontology” at Inverloch Community Hub.

This event is a celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science and will feature panel discussions and a Q&A session.

05/02/2025

What’s on this week.
Inverloch and Surrounds

Arts, Entertainment & Events
Digging up Dinosaurs on the Bass Coast
Educational Display by Dinosaur Dreaming Project Team
📅 When: 5th - 28th February
📍 Where: Inverloch Community Hub
⏰ Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Korumburra Annual Show
📅 When: 8th February
📍 Where: Korumburra Showgrounds
⏰ Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Bass Coast Edible Gardens
📅 When: 8 – 9 February
📍 Where: Bass Coast
⏰ Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Furphy’s Publicans Race Day
📅 When: 9th February
📍 Where: Stoney Creek Racing Club
⏰ Time: From 12:00pm

Leongatha Art & Photography Show
📅 When: Until 8th February
📍 Where: Leongatha Memorial Hall
⏰ Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Art Cubes Venus Bay
📅 When: Until 28th April
📍 Where: Venus Bay Community Centre
⏰ Time: Open daily

Points of View Exhibition
📅 When: Until 24th February
📍 Where: Stockyard Gallery Foster
⏰ Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm

Markets
Coal Creek Farmers Market
📅 When: 8th February
📍 Where: Coal Creek Korumburra
⏰ Time: 8:00 – 12:30pm

Loch Lions Village Market
📅 When: 9th February
📍 Where: Railway Parade
⏰ Time: 8:00am – 1:00pm

Kongwak Retro Vintage Market
📅 When: 9th February
📍 Where: Korumburra Road
⏰ Time: 10:00am -2:00pm


For more info on these events or more please visit our website https://www.visitbasscoast.com.au/events/listings or call us on 1300 762 433
If you are a business or community group in Inverloch or the nearby area with upcoming events, please email details to [email protected]

04/02/2025

Beach safe information.
Download the beach safe app via the following link.
https://beachsafe.org.au/apps

Here are the details for this weekend’s patrol! We’ll be sharing patrol conditions every week to keep you in the loop. Stay tuned for updates and stay safe!

03/02/2025

February Market Dates
Save this post to plan your market visits in February.

03/02/2025

Dinosaur Dreaming at Inverloch Community Hub
From 3 February until 28 February, The Dinosaur Dreaming Project will be a display in the Inverloch Community Hub.

01/02/2025

It's tomorrow!

01/02/2025

Markets nearby thanks to Phillip Island Visitor Information Centre.

February Market Dates
Save this post to plan out all your market visits in February.

29/01/2025

Save the date.

🎉 The countdown is on—just 15 days until the Bass Coast Edible Gardens event!🌿

8–9 February 2025! Gardens will be open 10 am – 4 pm both days, so there’s plenty of time to explore and enjoy.

We're so excited to see all the beautiful gardens and share this amazing weekend with you. 💚

Want to know more about the gardens you’ll be visiting? 🏡

Head to our website now to explore all the stunning locations and get the full event details!

👉 https://www.basscoastediblegardens.com

29/01/2025

Journey down the winding staircase to discover Eagles Nest.

Stretching across 17km of rugged coastline, the Bunurong Marine Park and Coastal Reserve 🌊 is a paradise of rocky cliffs, windswept beaches, and magical rock pools teeming with sea life 🐠.

At Eagles Nest, the towering rock formations rise from the water ⛰, like guardians overlooking hidden coves and dramatic shorelines.

📍 Eagles Nest
🚙 2 hours drive south east of Melbourne
👉 Find out more: www.visitgippsland.com.au/do-and-see/nature-and-wildlife/parks-and-reserves/bunurong-coast?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=eagles-nest

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29/01/2025

Save the date.

The South Gippsland Garlic Festival is coming to Korumburra! Join us for a fun filled day of garlic, food, wine, music and more!

Saturday March 8th at the Korumburra Showgrounds

Follow the new page for event updates

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564625054036

Tickets on sale now!

https://southgippslandgarlicfestival.au/

28/01/2025

Hey ladies! Have you been dreaming of learning to surf in a chill, supportive environment? Our Women on Waves program is just what you need. Join us for surf lessons taught by women, for women. Coach Ellex, is kicking things off on Saturday, February 8th, and she’s super passionate about empowering women to discover their strength in the water. It doesn’t matter if you’re a total newbie or looking to improve your skills, this is a space to grow, have fun, and connect with other like-minded women.

Ellex looks forward to sharing the stoke and riding those waves together! 🌊🤙🏼🏄🏽‍♀️

Book in online at www.offshoresurfschool.com.au or call us on 0407 374 743

28/01/2025

What’s on this Week
Inverloch and Surrounds

Arts, Entertainment & Events
Dinosaur Dreaming Project Display – Coming Soon to the Hub
📅 When: 3rd - 28th February

Leongatha Art & Photography Show
📅 When: Until 8th February
📍 Where: Leongatha Memorial Hall
⏰ Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Art Cubes Venus Bay
📅 When: Until 28th April
📍 Where: Venus Bay Community Centre
⏰ Time: Open daily

Points of View Exhibition
📅 When: Until 24th February
📍 Where: Stockyard Gallery Foster
⏰ Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm

Coal Creek Summer Session
📅 When: 1st February
📍 Where: Korumburra
⏰ Time: 4::00pm - 8:00pm

Markets
Koonwarra Farmers Market
📅 When: 1st February
📍 Where: Koala Road
⏰ Time: 8:00am -1:00pm

Toora Lion’s Den Market
📅 When: 1st February
📍 Where: Jetty Road
⏰ Time: 8:00am -1:00pm

Grantville Market
📅 When: 2nd February
📍 Where: Grantville Recreation Reserve
⏰ Time: 8:00am -1:00pm

Kongwak Retro Vintage Market
📅 When: 2nd February
📍 Where: Korumburra Road
⏰ Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Jumbunna Bush Market
📅 When: 2nd February
📍 Where: Cruickshank Rd
⏰ Time: 9:00am -1:00pm


For more info on these events or more please visit our website https://www.visitbasscoast.com.au/events/listings or call us on 1300 762 433
If you are a business or community group in Inverloch or the nearby area with upcoming events, please email details to [email protected]

27/01/2025

The official website for important travel information and other relevant details about the incredible Phillip Island and the stunning Bass Coast.

21/01/2025

Bookings now open for Inverloch Community House.

For information on what happening at the House this term go to https://www.inverlochcommunityhouse.org.au/

21/01/2025

Check out Leongatha Art Show now showing until 8th February. A short drive up the road.

You are invited to join us and celebrate the Opening of the 2025 Art & Photography Show. We will be announcing the winner of the ‘Best in Show’ Award and our other Awards. Tickets available from TryBooking at https://www.trybooking.com/CXXHF