The Fire Danger Period is now in force in Glenelg Shire, from Monday 20 November 2023.During the period Council will only issue permits to burn where approval has been granted from the Country Fire Authority.For more information visit:
The centrepiece of the region is the Glenelg River, Victoria’s largest estuarine river.
The township of Nelson rests where this mighty river meets the sea, close to the South Australian border and surrounded by the thickly forested Lower Glenelg National Park and superb ocean beach.
Nelson offers the perfect opportunity for scenic drives, nature walks, swimming, boating, canoeing, fishing and camping.
More Information
You can find out more about Nelson and the surrounding area on our Tourism pages.
Nelson
Canoeing at The Glenelg River Gorge
Estuary Beach Nelson
Princess Margaret Rose Caves Nelson
The Glenelg Riverside at Nelson
Nelson Boating
Pelicans at Nelson
The Glenelg River
The Glenelg River Gorge
Nelson River View
Exploring Nelson Riverside
Boating at Nelson
Princess Margaret Rose Caves
Family Fun Fishing
Leake Street, Nelson, Victoria
See our location on Google Maps
Open daily 10am -12.30pm then 1.30pm- 5pm (Except Christmas Day)
Phone: 08 8738 4051
Email: nelsonvic@glenelg.vic.gov.au