Discover Birregurra and Deans Marsh
Birregurra and Deans Marsh are two idyllic villages situated within Victoria's Otway Ranges, a region renowned for its natural beauty. Both villages offer a taste of rural Victoria.
Birregurra boasts a vibrant arts scene and delicious local produce. Foodies will love exploring the cafes, wineries, and farms lining the Birregurra-Deans Marsh Road. Meanwhile, Deans Marsh, with its population around 270, exudes a peaceful charm. Visitors can delve into the region's history, explore the Otway Harvest Trail, or simply relax amidst the picturesque countryside.
Birregurra - Brae
4285 Cape Otway Road, Birregurra Australia's premier dining destination, Brae is a unique, high-end, nature-based dining experience that has garnered national and international acclaim for more than ten years. It has been a regular on the World’s 50 Best list for years. This year (2024) Brae has been recognised with a three-star rating from the Sustainable Restaurant Association – the first restaurant in Australia to achieve the highest rating possible. Operating hours: • Dinner – Wednesday, 5.00pm to 10.00pm • Lunch – Thursday to Saturday, 12.00pm to 5.00pm From 10 July 2024: • Dinner – Wednesday and Thursday, 5.00pm to 10.00pm • Lunch – Friday and Saturday, 12.00pm to 5.00pm Reservations are essential and are released two months in advance on a daily rolling basis. New availability opens each day at 9.00am.
Birregurra - Sunday Market
35 Main Street, Birregurra Operating hours: • Second Sunday of every month, 9.00am to 2.00pm (November to May)
Birregurra - Graton Gardens
48 Roadknight Street, Birregurra Established in 1990 as a private garden, this 3 acre property can now be viewed by visitors. Operating hours: • Second Sunday of every month, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Birregurra - Tarndwarncoort
5459 Princes Highway, Warncoort. A woolshop on a sheep farm, Tarndwarncoort is also the home of Australia’s first breed of sheep – the Polwarth. A discovery of local fibre and something for all yarn enthusiasts in a historic setting. Operating hours: • Shop open Thursday to Saturday, 10.00am to 1.00pm or by appointment. Head to their website via the button below to see their calendar of workshops and events.
Birregurra Heritage Trail
A self-guided walk through town that takes in more than 16 sites. Follow the route as outlined in the brochure ‘Birregurra Heritage Trail’ which is available from either the: Colac Visitor Information Centre, Cnr Fyans and Gellibrand Streets, Colac or Lake Colac Holiday Park, 51 Fyans Street, Colac
Dean's Marsh - Blake's Estate Winery
80 Bambra Cemetery Road, Deans Marsh Cellar Door Opening Hours: • Saturday and Sunday, 11.00am to 5.00pm (November to June)
Dean's Marsh Market
Deans Marsh Memorial Reserve, 10 Pennyroyal Valley Road, Deans Marsh Operating hours: • Third Sunday of every month, 10.00am to 2.00pm (November to March)
Dean's Marsh - The Store
1418 Birregurra-Deans Marsh Road, Deans Marsh Café, extensive range of gifts and homewares, alongside a traditional general store and bottle shop. Operating hours: • Monday to Thursday, 8.00am to 4.00pm • Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm • Saturday, 8.00am to 4.00pm • Sunday, 9.00am to 4.00pm
