In the nearby town of Freshwater Creek lives the Freshwater Creek Cakes bakery, a humble shopfront that has won media attention for its delicious passionfruit sponge cake. With Escape naming it ‘one of country Victoria’s best kept secrets’, Freshwater Creek Cakes has reached a cult status with locals and tourists alike, with the bakery known to produce over 150 sponge cakes on busy weekends.
News & Updates The latest from Haymont
Make a day trip out of Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve
If you’re at a loose end this weekend, why not put on your walking boots, pack your binoculars, a picnic lunch and make a day of exploring the Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve! Only a 10-minute drive from Haymont, Lake Connewarre is a large lagoon linked to the sea by the lower Barwon River.
TAKE YOUR ‘TOT’ TO THE GALLERY
Encourage curiosity, spark inspiration, and feed the intuitive minds of your little one through ‘Gallery Tots’ at the Geelong Gallery! Only a 20-minute drive from Haymont, attend Geelong Gallery’s weekly session of ‘Gallery Tots’, where you and your kids can discover works of art through interactive storytelling, immersive adventures, and play-based activities for everyone to enjoy.
SALES & CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
It’s all hands-on deck at Haymont this month, with the team on the ground working hard as we get ready to commence construction! The team is upbeat about what lies ahead at Haymont over the next few months, with construction and sales both progressing rapidly.
Tastes of Central Geelong food festival is here!
Prepare to tantalise the tastebuds and indulge your senses at Tastes of Central Geelong! It’s the best kind of festival there is – a food festival that supports local.
Sales & Construction Update
There has been plenty of activity underway at Haymont this month, as the team moves forward with preparations for civil works. We are pleased to share that construction at Haymont is expected to commence in June!
Reconciliation in the Park 2022
Come and be a part of Reconciliation Week on Wadawurrung Country at this free community-run event. Listen and learn from local Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, to build reconciliation together.
‘Paddock to Punnet’ – Enjoy the last month of Strawberry picking season at Surf Coast Strawberry Fields!
Searching for a family activity that’ll keep everyone entertained and fill the stomach? Look no further than Surf Coast Strawberry Fields!
Embrace all Armstrong Creek has to offer in March!
At Haymont, there’ll be no shortage of fun and interesting events for you to attend with the family! With the thriving hub of Geelong only 10 minutes away, we’ve compiled a mix of local events worth a visit in the coming weeks.
What the new year could bring at Haymont
If you’re one of the many residents who’s already bought into the future coastal community of Haymont, there are a number of things you’ll be looking forward to in your new home and surrounds in 2022 and beyond. Walks on the beach Haymont is located alongside some of Victoria’s most picturesque and serene coastlines and beachfront destinations, including Ocean Grove, Point Impossible and Jan Juc beach, all of which are within a short drive of the community.
