Barwon Park was built by Thomas Austin, and completed in 1871. A magnificent building which has had much restoration work, it is open to visitors twice a week and well worth a visit. Open Wednesday and Sunday, 11am to 4pm. Tours run on the hour between 11am and 3pm. Group tours available by appointment. A Virtual Reality headset is available for mobility impaired visitors courtesy of the State Trustees Australia Foundation. CLOSED: Christmas Day. Good Friday. 105 Inverleigh Road, Winchelsea (off the Princes Highway). Melways X911B8 Located 30 minutes from Geelong and Colac, and 90 minutes from Melbourne.