A Great Ocean Road holiday house in Anglesea
Make Barrakee Beach House your base for the Great Ocean Road. One comfortable home for up to eight guests near the start of the road, with Aireys Inlet, Torquay, Lorne and the Otways all within reach.
Stay where the Great Ocean Road begins
The Great Ocean Road officially starts just past Torquay, and Anglesea is the first proper beach town along it. That makes Barrakee Beach House a practical base: close enough to Geelong and Melbourne for an easy arrival, and far enough along the coast that Aireys Inlet, Lorne and the Otways are day trips rather than long hauls.
Instead of changing accommodation every night, settle into one Great Ocean Road holiday house with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and room for eight, then head out along the coast with a proper base to come back to.
Day trips along the coast
Aireys Inlet is the closest outing: a village stop, the views around Split Point Lighthouse and a change of scene without a long drive. Torquay and Bells Beach sit in the other direction for surf culture, the famous breaks and a cafe stop. Lorne makes a full day, with lookouts, lunch and a wander around town. Beyond that, the Otways, Apollo Bay and the Twelve Apostles belong to a longer touring day, so allow generous travel time and an early start.
Closer to home, the Surf Coast Walk links the beaches and bushland between Torquay and Aireys Inlet in sections you can fit around a swim or a sleep-in. See our Anglesea and Great Ocean Road guide.
A comfortable house to come back to
After a day on the road the house does the rest: a large upstairs deck with a gas barbecue for dinner, an open-plan living and dining area for the whole group, a recreation room with a pool table and, in winter, a wood fire. The kitchen is fully equipped with a coffee machine, Wi-Fi is free, and linen and towels are supplied.
Off-street parking and lockable storage for bikes, boards and wet gear suit a touring group. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, with a fenced rear yard. Take a closer look at the house.
Great Ocean Road accommodation for families and groups
Barrakee suits families, two couples travelling together and small mature groups who want a whole house rather than hotel rooms. With everyone under one roof there is a shared table for planning the next day, space to spread out in the evening and no need to coordinate separate check-ins. Read what past guests have said, then send your dates to Glenys, the owner, for a direct quote.
Questions about the Great Ocean Road
Is Anglesea a good base for the Great Ocean Road?
Yes. Anglesea is near the start of the Great Ocean Road, between Torquay and Aireys Inlet. Aireys Inlet, Bells Beach and Lorne are comfortable day trips, and the Otways and Twelve Apostles can be done as a longer touring day.
How far is Barrakee Beach House from Melbourne?
Anglesea is around 110 km from Melbourne via Geelong. Allow extra time on weekends and during holiday periods. Off-street parking is available at the house.
Can a group of eight stay in one house on the Great Ocean Road?
Barrakee sleeps up to eight guests across three bedrooms, with two bathrooms, so a family or two couples with children can stay together in one home.
Is there somewhere to store bikes and surfboards?
Yes. The house has lockable storage for bikes and wet equipment, plus off-street parking.
Can we bring the dog on a Great Ocean Road holiday?
Dogs are considered by prior arrangement at Barrakee, and the house has a fenced rear yard. Tell Glenys about your dog when you enquire.
Make room for a few days by the coast
Choose your dates, gather your favourite people and plan your stay at Barrakee Beach House.