Winchelsea is a small town on the Princes Hwy between Geelong and Colac, where it crosses the Barwon River. The town originated as a watering hole for travellers on the original Colac-Melbourne road, but is now a centre for the local dairying industry. The town itself lacks a substantial shopping precinct due to its close proximity with Geelong and Colac however has several historic buildings still standing, dating back to the mid 1850's with the Barwon River bridge (constructed in 1867) still in use and made entirely of stone cobbles.

Population: 1,050
State: Victoria
Postcode: 3241
Local Government: Colac-Otway Shire Council
Location: 110km south-west of Melbourne
Main Roads: Princes Highway 
Main Watercourses: Barwon River
Accommodation: Travel Victoria
Radio Stations (Music): Bay FM (93.9), K-Rock FM (95.5), Nova FM (100.3), Mix 101 (101.1), Fox FM (101.9), Gold 104 (104.3), Triple M (105.1), Mixx FM (106.3), Triple J (107.5)

Photos from Winchelsea:
 

Heading west on the Princes Hwy in Winchelsea, approaching the Barwon River Bridge (2001).

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