Spence
4.5
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The best place to buy truly special handmade and locally designed souvenirs on the Great Ocean Road. Spence a.k.a Sue Younis is a local textile artist and milliner who employs other crafty locals to help her produce limited edition ranges of tea cosies, aprons, bags, toys and more. Spence's daughter Clare designs a growing range of 12 Apostles and Great Ocean Road inspired souvenirs as well as a broader Australiana influenced paper range. Spence Australia realises that our visitors are looking for mementoes that are designed and made in Australia. We support other Australian makers and try to keep the majority of our production within the local community. We hope every visitor feels welcome in our shop and our community. As I type, Spence is turning up the stereo so that Abba is loud enough to make the handmade soaps shake. An international visitor is singing along and dancing with a local lady named Sylvia who knits our tea cosies. Introverts need not worry- this isn't an everyday occurrence. As well as our own products, We stock: Thurlby Herb Farm Products, Otway Handmade Soaps, Loosha Candles, Gift of Seeds, Red Tractor Designs, Lily Belle Rose Jewellery and much more.
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Vicky225
Wallington, UK118 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
I needed some earrings and found a lovely selection of everyday ones for $14.50. Love them.
My daughter's hunt for a Secret Santa for a female in her 20's easily solved with a little cloth bag of goat's milk bath salts with a little ceramic spoon for $19.95.
If you need beautifully made clothes and accessories for small children, this is the place to come.
It's also good to know your money is supporting local women.
My daughter's hunt for a Secret Santa for a female in her 20's easily solved with a little cloth bag of goat's milk bath salts with a little ceramic spoon for $19.95.
If you need beautifully made clothes and accessories for small children, this is the place to come.
It's also good to know your money is supporting local women.
Written 22 December 2018
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Thanks Vicky. How great is that goats milk bath soak? Our kids range is expanding thanks to a new addition to the family. We hope you can come back to see our new products in the near future x
Written 4 January 2019
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The Wandering Reviewer
Melbourne, Australia12,189 contributions
July 2018 • Solo
Dropped in here for a Christmas in July present and found exactly what I wanted. Staff were lovely and very helpful. The store is nicely laid out with plenty of original gift ideas. Love that so many things are handmade or homemade.
Wheelchair friendly. Kid friendly. Good parking out the front.
Wheelchair friendly. Kid friendly. Good parking out the front.
Written 2 January 2019
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We're so glad you had such a positive experience. Thankyou for such a detailed review 🙂 especially for reminding us to advertise that we're accessible to wheelchair users (on days that the adjoining cafe is open).
We can't wait to see you again.
Written 4 January 2019
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Mandy Burns
Beijing, China47 contributions
Dec 2018
This family owned business is a ‘must’ when in Port Campbell. The art work is all created by the owner’s daughter and it is totally fantastic. The owner is friendly, warm and knowledgeable. Don’t walk past!!
Written 19 December 2018
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Thankyou so much for your kind words 🤗 we're so glad you enjoyed our work
Written 4 January 2019
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amy_mross
Melbourne, Australia3 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
So glad we took the time to pop into this shop while we were in Port Campbell. So many gorgeous items that were generally handmade or from local shops and suppliers. The lady in the shop was absolutely delightful too, very proud of her local area and happy to chat.
Written 30 May 2018
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Thanks Amy. We're so glad you popped in. Please come back soonx
Written 4 January 2019
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TravelSomeMFS
Brooklyn, NY270 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
Such a cute little store. This place has unique items. I got a great card that was hand made and some dog soap. Nice little shop.
Written 12 March 2017
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Melinda B
75 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
I love Spence. I always pop in when I’m in Port Campbell to stock up on unique and funky cards, yummy condiments, unusual and interesting gifts (check out the “seed cards”), read the Red Tractor tea towels and just breathe in the heavenly smell of the place.
Written 24 February 2018
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Thank you so much Melinda! We love making people happy : )
Written 26 February 2018
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