The seaside town of Anglesea is situated along the scenic Great Ocean Road on the Anglesea River, between the nearby coastal towns of Torquay and Aireys Inlet. Anglesea is a particularly significant town on the Great Ocean Road as it marks the first spot south-west of the road's official start at Torquay where it meets the coast.

Patrolled surf and swimming beaches surrounded by beautiful forest and coastal scenery make Anglesea a popular tourist resort with the vast expanse of sand surrounding the mouth of the Anglesea River being a popular spot for swimmers. Other scenic spots along the coast include the rocky Point Roadknight and the lookouts off Harvey Street and the Great Ocean Road above the town's main surf beach.

Attractive parks and gardens line the coastal foreshore and the Anglesea River, with Coogoorah Park at the end of River Reserve Road featuring a network of islands linked by boardwalks and bridges through wetlands.

Around 10 kilometres north-east of Anglesea is Point Addis where rugged sandstone cliffs overlook a marine national park. It's popular launching place for hang gliders, while steps lead down from the cliff top to the beach which is an ideal surfing spot.

Anglesea is home to the Alcoa Open Cut Mine which uses locally mined coal to generate electricity. There are lookouts near the power station and across the open cut mine.

Anglesea Power Station Take a tour of the Anglesea coal mine and power station which has been in operation since 1969 and now supplies almost half the power required by Alcoa's aluminium smelter near Geelong

Melaleuca Galleries Exhibiting some of Australia's leading artists, the gallery features contemporary works including canvases in oil and acrylic, works on paper and sculptures

	Anglesea Heath Located inland from Anglesea, it is one of the richest vegetation communities in Victoria with heathlands, woodlands and swamps which are home to many species of birds, insects, mammals and reptiles
	Great Otway National Park Spanning over 100,000 hectares along the coast between Anglesea and Princetown and inland towards Colac, this park features the steep timbered ridges of the Otway Ranges, fern gullies, waterfalls, and a coastline dominated by tall cliffs, coves and sandy beaches
	Point Addis Marine National Park Extending along 10 kilometres of coastline between Anglesea and Jan Juc, the marine park is a popular surfing destination with its backdrop of towering sandstone cliffs

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