Nelson Visitor Information Centre

Visitor Information Centres

The centrepiece of the region is the Glenelg River, Victoria’s largest estuarine river.
Nelson Visitor Information Centre
The township of Nelson rests where this mighty river meets the sea, close to the South Australian border and surrounded by the thickly forested Lower Glenelg National Park and superb ocean beach.

Nelson offers the perfect opportunity for scenic drives, nature walks, swimming, boating, canoeing, fishing and camping.

Information

Website

www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/Discover-Our-Shire/Tourism/Visitor-Information-Centres/Nelson-Visitor-Centre-Information

Address

Leake Street, Nelson, Victoria, 3292

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