Much of the northern area of Wongarra is either state forest or lies within the Great Otway National Park.

[4] A part-time school, shared with one at neighbouring Skenes Creek was open by 1905, at which time it was operating out of leased premises.

[8] It contains the four-star Whitecrest Resort, and the Points South holiday cottages, formerly run by ex-Tour de France cyclist Phil Anderson.

[10] Surf Life Saving Australia rates the beaches along the Wongarra coastline as either highly or extremely dangerous for swimming, although they note that sections of them are popular for rock fishing.

[11] The former Carisbrook Mill site, located off Sunnyside Road, is listed on the Shire of Colac Otway Heritage Inventory.