XTERRA Anglesea

Adventure finds its natural home in Anglesea. Set between the Great Otway National Park and Anglesea Heath, with the river winding through town to the ocean, Anglesea is a place of surf beaches, resident kangaroos and trails through heathland and bush – the perfect setting for XTERRA’s off-road adventure.

Whether you’re racing, cheering from the sidelines or making a weekend of it with family and friends, there’s plenty to explore beyond the course.

Explore Anglesea

Things to See and Do

There’s plenty to explore beyond the course. Follow the Anglesea River towards the beach, walk a section of the Surf Coast Walk, or head out on one of the many trails that wind through the surrounding heath and bush.

Keep an eye out for kangaroos around Anglesea Golf Club, or if you’re keen to get back on two wheels, explore the local mountain bike trails or bike park. For families, Coogarah Park and its shipwreck-themed playground is an easy place to spend some time.

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Eat, Drink & Shop Local

From an early coffee before the action starts to a well-earned meal afterwards, Anglesea has plenty of places to stop, refuel and settle in.

Take a wander through town, discover local cafés, restaurants and shops, and support the businesses that help make Anglesea such a great place to visit.

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Stay Another Night

If you have the time, stay another night and explore Anglesea at a slower pace.

An extra day gives you time for the beach, a walk, another ride or simply a relaxed breakfast before heading home. You could also use Anglesea as a base to see more of the Surf Coast.

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Explore Further

If you're staying a little longer, there's plenty more to see across the Surf Coast.

Aireys Inlet is a short trip along the coast, with Split Point Lighthouse, clifftop walks and coastal views.

Torquay is home to the Australian National Surfing Museum and the surf industry precinct, as well as beaches, walks, shops and places to eat.

Lorne combines the coast with walks and waterfalls. Stop at the Lorne Visitor Information Centre to see the Great Ocean Road Story and learn more about the history of the road.

Winchelsea & Hinterland Discover another side of the Surf Coast in Winchelsea and the surrounding hinterland. Follow country roads through rolling farmland, explore local towns and produce, or slow down beside the Barwon River and enjoy the region at a different pace.

For walkers, the 41-kilometre Surf Coast Walk connects Torquay, Anglesea and Aireys Inlet, with plenty of shorter sections to choose from.

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Care for This Place

The Surf Coast is a certified ECO Destination, recognised for its commitment to sustainable tourism and caring for the natural environment.

You can help care for this place by staying on marked tracks, respecting wildlife, taking your rubbish with you and leaving the places you visit as you found them. Support local businesses and respect the communities that call the Surf Coast home.

Discover sustainable travel on the Surf Coast: Inspired by Surf Coast

Visitor Information

Surf Coast Visitor Centres are a good place to start planning your journey, located in Torquay and Lorne. Trained staff and volunteers will provide detailed visitor information to ensure you get the most out of your Surf Coast adventure.

Drop into a Visitor Centre (open 9am to 5pm 7 days a week, except Christmas day), call 1300 614 219 or go to Visitor Information Centres – Surf Coast Shire

Fly to Melbourne International Airport at Tullamarine and then it's an easy 90min drive down to the coastal village of Anglesea.

Team Management (in the entry system)

To manage the members of your team (eg. swap members, change details…) follow these steps:

• Log into your Race Roster account here

• Under ‘Recent Registration’, click view registration for the XTERRA Anglesea

• Click the Teams tab at the top of the page

• Here the Team Captain will be able to:

  • Enable the option to receive email notifications when a new member registers

  • Find and share your Team entry

  • View important details regarding your team members

• Edit Team Name

• Edit Team Information

• Send a message to your team members which they can view on their dashboard

• Export your team list as a CSV file.

Click HERE to view our entry and refund policies.

We welcome anyone and everyone to help with the running of the event by volunteering. Contact [email protected] to find out more or to ask questions.