our story

Coastal Kombis is a labor of love that blossomed from previous owner Matt Matthews deep passion for these vintage vans. Nestled in the heart of Ocean Grove, Matt poured his heart and soul into restoring and breathing life into these beautiful Kombis. Supported by his wonderful wife, Rita, she encouraged Matt to showcase his incredible craftsmanship to the world, so in 2012 Coastal Kombis was born!

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Our friendship with Coastal Kombis began when we arrived in Ocean Grove three years ago, as a young family excited about a sea change, and a more relaxed pace of life for our children. Matt and Rita were the first locals to extend a warm cup of tea & welcome us to the Bellarine. At that moment we knew we had moved somewhere special!

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With both of us having a long professional history in event management, when Matt announced his retirement we jumped at the opportunity to carry on his legacy of providing this special service to our local community, and offering a touch of Kombi Karma to experiences, weddings and special events throughout this beautiful part of Victoria.