Front of the Fairhaven Surf Livesaving Club overlooking Fairhaven Beach.

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Fairhaven Surf Life Saving Club

Great Ocean Road


The slickly renovated surf club runs a bar and bistro from January to Easter from its commanding dune location overlooking Fairhaven Beach; it's a glorious spot to take in the sunset. The food's good, too, a step above the usual pub offerings.