Bellbrae Country Club

The Resort & Setting

Bellbrae Country Club is an independent timeshare property in Bellbrae, a small inland village in Victoria's Surf Coast Shire, just a few minutes' drive from the ocean. It isn't part of a major international hotel brand, but it does carry RCI affiliation, meaning owners can deposit their week with RCI and exchange into other resorts in the network rather than always holidaying on-site. The resort has a solid reputation locally, rated 4.6 out of 5 from almost 200 reviews, suggesting that owners and renters are generally getting what they expect from their stay.

The Area & Things to Do

Bellbrae sits in one of Victoria's best-known coastal regions, within easy reach of some genuinely famous names. Bells Beach, about 12 km away, hosts the Rip Curl Pro and is a pilgrimage site for surfers, even if you're only there to watch. Torquay, 15 km away, is the Surf Coast's main town, with beaches, surf shops and a relaxed café scene. Anglesea, around 8 km away, is quieter and good for walking trails and spotting wildlife along the coast. For a proper day trip, the Great Ocean Road and its Twelve Apostles are about 45 km from the resort — a full day out if you want to do the drive justice. A car is more or less essential for getting between all of these.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Bellbrae Country Club and are thinking of moving it on, BidMyTimeshare.com lets you list it as a private, owner-to-owner resale or rental — you set your own asking price, and interested buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee to post your ad, and we don't take any commission on the sale, so what you agree with a buyer is what you keep.

Because Bellbrae Country Club is an independent resort rather than part of a large branded chain, resale transfers are handled through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a national timeshare brand's transfer department. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, it's worth both parties confirming directly with the resort: the current transfer fee, whether the association holds any right of first refusal on resales, how long the transfer process typically takes, and what the current annual fee is. None of these figures is standardised across independent resorts, so get them in writing from Bellbrae Country Club rather than assuming.

A resale buyer should expect to take on the usage week or points allocation itself, plus ongoing annual fees, but generally does not inherit any loyalty perks, promotional upgrades or banked points tied to the original owner's account — always ask the seller and the resort to clarify exactly what is and isn't included before completing a purchase.

If the week is RCI-enrolled, ask whether that enrolment carries over to a new owner automatically or needs to be set up afresh with RCI — exchange membership and the underlying timeshare ownership aren't always the same thing.

Practical Notes

Victoria's Surf Coast has a temperate climate with real seasonal swings, so pack for changeable weather rather than guaranteed sunshine. Renting a car makes the Great Ocean Road, Torquay and Bells Beach all realistic day trips from Bellbrae. If you're buying or renting a week here, confirm current accommodation details and any on-site amenities directly with the resort before you commit, as these can change over time.