Taylor Reserve is a beautiful camping and recreation area located on the Bellarine Peninsula in the seaside suburb of Indented Head.
The reserve features camping sites, a playground, picnic facilities, public toilets, walking tracks, access to the nearby beach, and a monument for the nearby 'Ozone' shipwreck.
The view across the bay from Taylor Reserve
A walking track and water fountain near the Ozone monument at the south end of the reserve
The reserve is accessible by road from The Esplanade, and also by foot from the beach and The Foreshore walking track.
Camping:Taylor Reserve is one of the three-holiday parks located in Indented Head. It has 49 sites and will be open for camping this summer from 14th of December 2018 - 3rd of February 2019.
Image Source: Bellarine Bayside Coastal Management
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brochure detailing camping rules and local information is available online, and enquiries can be made via the
Bellarine Bayside Coastal Management website.
Camping sites at Taylor Reserve
The camping sites in the north-west area of the reserve
The playground is set over pine bark and is perfect for younger children. It features a wooden fort with a range of equipment including:
The playground at Taylor Reserve
There is also another playground approximately 450 metres away, at Anderson Reserve (just follow the track to the north).
Picnic Facilities:
One of the best features of the reserve is the picnic hut and cooking facilities. Facilities include seating and tables, an outdoor sink with running water, rubbish and recycling bins, and electric barbecues.
This picnic hut provides the perfect spot for a seaside picnic lunch
The electric barbecues and sink
Rubbish bin and recycling bins are located near the picnic hut
There are male, female and disabled public toilets located at the reserve.
The public toilet block at Taylor Reserve
At the south of the reserve, there is a clearing with a water fountain, picnic table and monument in recognition of the nearby 'Ozone' shipwreck.
The Ozone was a paddle steamer that was built in Scotland and operated a service between Queenscliff and Melbourne. It was in operation from 1886 until 1918 and was sold in March 1925. Later that year, it was dismantled and sunk off Indented Head, to create a breakwater for small boats.
The monument was unveiled in 1995 and features one of the two anchors from the boat, and a plaque detailing the history of the vessel.
The Ozone Monument at Taylor Reserve
The Ozone shipwreck can be seen in the distance from Taylor Reserve
I'd highly recommend Taylor Reserve to those who are visiting the Bellarine during summer and are looking for a smaller holiday park to stay at.
I'd also recommend the reserve to those who are keen to do a day trip to the Bellarine Peninsula and are looking for a nice, quiet spot to enjoy a picnic lunch. The close proximity to Batman Park and Anderson Reserve also makes it a good spot for those who are interested in exploring the Indented Head foreshore.
