Breakwater
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About Breakwater

Breakwater is a residential and industrial suburb of Geelong, Victoria, Australia, located on the Barwon River, 4 km south-south-east of the Geelong central business district.

Breakwater Location

The Breakwater railway station and residential areas are near the Geelong racecourse. The James Harrison College and part of the Gordon TAFE, though technically in Thomson, are at the north-east edge of Breakwater, opposite the racecourse. Just a short drive to South Geelong Station, with easy access to the city or coast, this location offers a fantastic lifestyle.

History of Breakwater

The name Breakwater originated from a rock ford constructed across the Barwon River by Geelong's first Police magistrate, Captain Foster Fyans, in 1837. The ford stopped the inflow of salt water to the freshwater river, supplying the town with fresh river water. A Post Office opened on 1 January 1867 and closed in 1982.

Shopping & Eating Out in Breakwater

Dine locally at Breakwater Hotel, Buckley’s Entertainment centre or White Eagle house. There’s a farmer’s market at the showgrounds and a handful of local shops, an indoor party and play centre. Breakwater is approx 5 minute's drive from Bellarine Village and Newcomb Central shopping centres or 10 minute's drive into Geelong CBD.

Breakwater Sporting & Recreation

There’s a variety of local parks and reserves, and you can enjoy a day at the races and have easy access to events at Geelong Racecourse and Showgrounds.