Place Type
Population - Town
Location
63.24kms West of Melbourne - Driving 81.2 km (1 hour 1 min)
605.52kms SouthEast of Adelaide - Driving 684 km (7 hours 44 mins)
610.66kms NorthWest of Hobart - Driving 808 km (1 day 1 hour)
Address & Contact
2150-2160 Geelong Ballan Rd
Anakie VIC 3221
Phone: 03 5272 5272
Email: contactus@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
Web: https://geelongaustralia.com.au
Information
Anakie is a rural township between Geelong, Victoria, and Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia.
The name is believed to be derived from 'Anakie Youang', an expression in one of the local Australian Aboriginal languages, meaning 'little hill' or 'twin hills'. The nearby Brisbane Ranges National Park contains three hills known as The Anakies, as well as Mount Anakie.
Anakie's industry consists mainly of farms and vineyards. Fairy Park, a fairytale-themed amusement park overlooking the Anakie township, is a prominent local attraction. The town is also a stopping off point for the Brisbane Ranges National Park.