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.

By car, it should take about 16 minutes to get from Lake Colac Holiday Park to Birregurra. You can see the directions here.

From there, Dean’s Marsh is a further 12 minutes away. See the directions here.

Birregurra and Deans Marsh

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.
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Birregurra – Sunday Market

35 Main Street, Birregurra Operating hours: • Second Sunday of every month, 9.00am to 2.00pm (November to May)
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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
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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.
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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
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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)
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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)
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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
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