Inverloch

Overview

Inverloch is a seaside resort and fishing port located on the Bass Highway, at the mouth of Anderson Inlet, where lush green hills meet the wild and turbulent sea.
 
The area is steeped in natural and man-made history from ancient shipwrecks to civic relics.
 
Inverloch's main foreshore reserve extends from the commercial centre right down to the beach at the entrance to Andersons Inlet. Head west from here for surf beaches and rocky coastline.

History

The traditional owners of the area bound Anderson’s Inlet, Tarwin River and Waratah Bay were the Bunurong People and in particular the Lowandjeri Bulluk clan. The first European to settle in the Inverloch area was Samuel Anderson, who, together with his brothers and Robert Massie, ran cattle and grew wheat in the area. The inlet on which the town is situated on is named Anderson Inlet after Samuel Anderson. The town was first named Andersons Inlet but was renamed Inverloch after Loch Inver (Lake Entrance) in Scotland in 1886.

The opening of mines in Korumburra and Outtrim in the 1890s saw the town develop as a seaside holiday resort.  During construction of the Great Southern Railway substantial jetties were built in Inverloch and Maher’s Landing to bring in building supplies.

As the area developed Inverloch became a port for the shipment of black coal from Wonthaggi to Melbourne.

Places of interest

Jetty and boat ramp
The Bunurong Marine Reserve Coastal Drive
Screw Creek Nature Walk
Flat Rocks
The Monash University Dinosaur Digs and
Shack Bay with its fantastic coastal views
Eagles Nest

Accommodation

Inverloch is serviced by all types of accommodation including luxury apartments, hotel, motel, caravan parks, B&B’s and private house rentals. For accommodation and other information go to www.visitbasscoast.com or telephone 1300 762433.

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