Railway Station MuseumWreck BeachShelly BeachGrantville Bushland ReserveKirrak Mine RuinsBaxters Beach
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North Wonthaggi

North Wonthaggi is a town in Bass Coast Shire district, Victoria, Australia of about 2,746 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit: 54 beaches & coast, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Railway Station Museum, Wonthaggi Public Recreation Reserve and State Coal Mine Heritage Area.

38.5777° S, 145.5930° EPop. 2,746

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Within 30 km59 places
Within 50 km112
Must-see52
Notable147
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Railway Station Museum, heritage site near North Wonthaggi
Must-see

Railway Station Museum

Heritage site · 4 km

Wonthaggi Public Recreation Reserve, attraction near North Wonthaggi
Must-see

Wonthaggi Public Recreation Reserve

Attraction · 5 km

State Coal Mine Heritage Area, attraction near North Wonthaggi
Must-see

State Coal Mine Heritage Area

Attraction · 6 km

Places near North Wonthaggi by type

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One day from North Wonthaggi

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:35 pm

83 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave North Wonthaggi
  2. Kirrak Mine Ruinsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Todd Clinicsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Wreck Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Shelly Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Grantville Bushland Reservebeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in North Wonthaggi
Today’s loopNorth WonthaggiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near North Wonthaggi?

Railway Station Museum (heritage site, about 4 km), Wonthaggi Public Recreation Reserve (attraction, about 5 km), State Coal Mine Heritage Area (attraction, about 6 km), Wreck Beach (beach, about 11 km), Shelly Beach (beach, about 14 km), The Salvation Army (heritage site, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of North Wonthaggi?

112 places on Spotwander: 54 beaches & coast, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest beach to North Wonthaggi?

Baxters Beach, about 8 km by road; Williamsons Beach (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to North Wonthaggi?

Bunurong Marine National Park, about 18 km by road; Maru Koala & Animal Park (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from North Wonthaggi?

Start in North Wonthaggi, visit Kirrak Mine Ruins, then Todd Clinics, then Wreck Beach, then Shelly Beach, then Grantville Bushland Reserve, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.