Victoria district, Victoria, Australia

Places to visit near Dennington

Dennington is a town in Victoria district, Victoria, Australia, home to about 1,842 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 25 beaches & coast, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Tower Hill (9 km), Logans Beach Whale Watching Platform (12 km) and Griffiths Island Lighthouse (20 km).

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Dennington, Victoria
Dennington, Victoria district, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dennington at a glance

Location
Victoria district, Victoria, Australia
Population
about 1,842
Coordinates
38.3552° S, 142.4336° E
Places within 50 km
65 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Dennington

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Beaches & coast near Dennington

55 beaches & coast within 100 km of Dennington. The closest is Levys Beach (3 km); the best-known is Logans Beach Whale Watching Platform (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dennington

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dennington. The closest is Lake Pertobe (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Dennington

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dennington. The closest is Rosebank (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dennington

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dennington. The closest is Tower Hill (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dennington

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dennington. The closest is Warrnambool Botanic Gardens (6 km); the best-known is Port Fairy Botanic Gardens (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Dennington

9 caves within 100 km of Dennington. The closest is Natural Bridge (69 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Dennington

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dennington
  2. 9 km Tower Hill · hill, Shire of Moyne
  3. 15 km Port Fairy Botanic Gardens · garden, Shire of Moyne
  4. 2 km Southcombe Beach · beach, Victoria
  5. 2 km Griffiths Island Lighthouse · island, Shire of Moyne
  6. 29 km Logans Beach Whale Watching Platform · beach, City of Warrnambool
  7. 12 km Back to Dennington

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dennington by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast2555Levys Beach (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs944Lake Pertobe (7 km)
    Forts & heritage636Rosebank (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints532Tower Hill (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1028Warrnambool Botanic Gardens (6 km)
    Caves09Natural Bridge (69 km)
    Churches28St John's Anglican Church (22 km)
    Museums27Warrnambool Art Gallery (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves36Merri Island (8 km)
    Waterfalls34Hopkins Falls (18 km)
    Parks03Penshurst Park and Recreation Reserve (69 km)
    Other attractions01The Twelve Apostles (83 km)

    Dennington: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dennington?

    Tower Hill (hill, about 9 km), Logans Beach Whale Watching Platform (beach, about 12 km), Griffiths Island Lighthouse (island, about 20 km), Port Fairy Botanic Gardens (garden, about 21 km), Southcombe Beach (beach, about 23 km), Levys Beach (beach, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dennington?

    65 places on Spotwander: 25 beaches & coast, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest beach to Dennington?

    Levys Beach, about 3 km by road; Shelly Beach (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Dennington?

    Lake Pertobe, about 7 km by road; Tower Hill Lake (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dennington?

    Rosebank, about 10 km by road; Koroit Post Office (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dennington?

    Start in Dennington, visit Tower Hill, then Port Fairy Botanic Gardens, then Southcombe Beach, then Griffiths Island Lighthouse, then Logans Beach Whale Watching Platform, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dennington?

    October to March for beaches & coast; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Dennington

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Dennington’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Dennington on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.