Birregurra

Overview

Birregurra 'By the Barwon' at the foot of the Otway Ranges and edge of volcanic plains, only 30 minutes from Lorne on the Great Ocean Road.

In recent times, the heritage Railway Station has been restored by the community, and is still functioning as an important transport link for residents travelling to-and-from Warrnambool, Geelong, and Melbourne.

The town continues to be rurally based, industries focus on dairying, cropping, beef production, wool production.

History

Undoubtedly one of the most spectacular buildings in town is the Anglican Christ Church. Built in the 1870's of local Mount Gellibrand bluestone, the church is home to the original brass bell from Bunting Dale Aboriginal Church Mission (1839-1851), the first in the Port Phillip Colony. From here it is only a short walk to McLennan Memorial Uniting Church and St Peter's Roman Catholic Church.

The Native Youth Hotel in Main Street was constructed in the 1860's as a Cobb & Co coaching station between Inverleigh and Lorne and features an original 'Bills' horse water trough. It was delicensed in 1921 and served as a coffee palace and boarding house prior to World War 2.

Places of interest

Birregurra Heritage Walk
Local produce outlets

Accommodation

Quality accommodation is on offer close by in Colac. Just twenty minutes away you find motels, bed & breakfasts, caravan parks, and cottages.

Colac Visitor Information Centre
Address: Cnr Murray & Queen St, Colac VIC 3250
Phone: 03 5231 3730
Fax: 03 5232 2764
Email: colacvic@colacotway.vic.gov.au

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