Port Campbell National Park, Princetown
The Twelve Apostles are located 85km south of Apollo Bay along The Great Ocean Road. This iconic Australian tourist attraction was created by constant erosion of the mainland’s limestone cliffs beginning 10-20 million years ago. Today, the twelve Apostles can be seen as seven limestone stacks isolated from the shore. The Twelve Apostles are best viewed at sunset as the rocks turn to a brilliant sandy yellow under full sun.
3 Telford Street, Marengo. 03 5237 7600
Experience one of Australia’s most iconic scenic flights with Apollo Bay Aviation. View the Twelve Apostles via the shipwreck coast of Cape Otway and Otway Rainforest by helicopter.
Great Ocean Road, Hordern Vale
The Great Otway National Park stretches long the world-famous Great Ocean Road Coastline and up to the Great Otway hinterlands. Down south, the park features Australia’s Southern rugged coastline where the Southern Ocean meets cliff faces & sandy beaches. Whilst, in the north of the park features a rainforest filled with tall trees, ferns, stunning waterfalls & tranquil lakes.
Maits Rest Rainforest Walk is a boardwalk that takes you through the rain forest amongst beautiful fern gardens and giant rainforest trees up to 300 years old. If you are lucky, you may see native wildlife including koalas, grey kangaroos and ring-tailed possums.
Beech Forest and Wongarra
Who doesn’t love waterfalls? There are three waterfalls located within the hinterlands of Apollo Bay- Triplet falls, Beauchamp falls & Hopetoun falls. Hike into the rainforest and witness breathtaking views of thick ferns and vivid green imagery. Experience the views of natures untamed power paired with a sense of tranquillity that a waterfall can offer. If you are wanting more, travel up the Great Ocean Road to view Carisbrook Waterfall & Creek, 50m waterfall.
360 Phillips Track Beech Forest, Weeaproinah. 03 5235 9200
The Otway tree top walk is one of the most popular activities whilst visiting Apollo Bay. This zip line gives holiday makers breathtaking birds eye views of the rainforest. The Otway tree top walk is about 2km long and takes 1 hour to complete.
155 Marriners Lookout Road / 1 Great Ocean Road, Separation Creek
Marriners Lookout is a hilltop point that has spectacular views of Apollo Bays coastline and township located north of Apollo Bay. It is also a popular take-off point for hang gliders. You can drive or walk to the lookout.
Mount Defiance Lookout is situated on the Great Ocean Road near Cumberland River, this historic tourist attraction showcases a plaque detailing the remarkable construction of the Great Ocean Road by returning World War One soldiers. The Great Ocean Road is the world’s longest war memorial.
Otway Lighthouse Road, Cape Otway. 03 5237 9240
Cape Otway Lighthouse is the oldest working lighthouse in Victoria, Australia. During winter to spring, the lighthouse is the spot for land-based whale watching as migrating whales swim very close to shore.
5 Rivendell Lane, Forrest
Forrest Mountain Bike Trails are located 37km from Apollo Bay. All six trails are fun and range from 2km – 6km going through the beautiful scenery of the rainforest. Some trails are easier with a wide flowing track and some are a more challenging with decent, bermed corners, jumps and tight climbs.
Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay Beach is a beautiful family beach that is popular for swimming, surfing and stand up paddling boarding. It is only 15m from our Apollo Bay Beach House. It is a protected east facing beach that is 3km long with flat golden sand.
475 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay. 1300 099 467
Wildlife Wounders is only 5km outside of Apollo Bay. It is a 75 minute guided walk through the magical Otway’s bushland were you will be able to experience seeing wildlife including koalas, kangaroo and birds living freely in their lush bushland overlooking the ocean.
100 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay
Take a walk along Australians iconic coastline, the Great Ocean Road. Witness spectacular views of the Southern Oceans hugging the rugged coastline for more than 100km.
100 Collingwood Street, Apollo Bay. 0405 495 909
Apollo Bay Surf and Kayak is a fun activity to do with the family. You can book surf lessons on Apollo Bay’s foreshore or kayak tours to the seals at the marengo seal colony. They also offer surfboard, body board, SUP, snorkelling & bike hire.
2/20 Nelson Street, Apollo Bay. 03 5237 6474
Apollo Bay Golf Club is located beside the Apollo Bay Harbour and within the Otway ranges. It is a nine-hole course that showcases fabulous scenery whilst being expose to the elements providing a level of difficulty for enthusiastic golfers.
19 Moore Street, Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay Crafts and Markets are locally made and grown. The Apollo Bay Farmer's Market is held on the third Sunday of every month. Some of the local produce include fresh fruit and veg, wine, honey and meats. The Apollo Bay Community Market is held most Saturdays that also have fresh local produce and crafts made by talented locals.
OTWAY BOTANICALS
17 Woodlands Avenue
0439 675 145
1.2km
GREAT OCEAN ROAD BREWHOUSE
29/35 Great Ocean Road
03 5237 6240
900m
APOLLO BAY SEAFOOD CAFÉ
119 Great Ocean Road
03 5237 6008
600m
CASALINGO ITALIAN
1 Moore Street
03 5237 7613
800m
DRAGON BAY INN CHINESE RESTAURANT
4A Hardy Street
03 5237 6400
600m
APOLLO BAY DISTILLERY
23-27 Great Ocean Road
03 5237 7165
1km
SCORCHED GRILL
135 Great Ocean Road
03 3333 3333
600m
GEORGE’S RESTAURANT
111 Great Ocean Road
03 5237 6823
600m
BLUE BIRD FISH & CHIPS & CHINESE RESTAURANT
47-49 Great Ocean Road
03 5237 7396
900m
CHOPSTIX NOODLE BAR
151 Great Ocean Road
03 9037 9912
500m
ILUKA RESTURANT
65-71 Great Ocean Road
03 5237 6531
800m
WAVES CAFÉ
143 Great Ocean Road
03 5237 6401
600m
CAFÉ 153
153 Great Ocean Road
03 5237 1123
500m
ICARO WHOLEFOOD CAFÉ
1G Moore Street
800m
SANDY FEET CAFÉ & HEALTH FOODS
139 Great Ocean Road
03 5237 6995
600m
THE APOLLO BAY HOTEL
95 Great Ocean Road
03 5237 6250
700m
APOLLO BAY SURF SHOP
91 Great Ocean Road
03 5237 6145
800m
APOLLO BAY BLOOM
1/20 Pascoe Street
0427 990 678
1.1km
HODGY’S SURF CENTRE
141 Great Ocean Road
03 5237 7883
600m
GREAT OCEAN ROAD TRADING POST
83 GREAT OCEAN ROAD
0414 841 593
800m
TWELVE APOSTLES
Port Campbell National Park, Princetown
85km
APOLLO BAY AVIATION
3 Telford Street, Marengo
03 5237 7600
3.3km
GREAT OTWAY NATIONAL PARK
2532-2552 Great Ocean Road, Hordern Vale
26km
MAITS REST RAINFOREST WALK
Great Ocean Road, Hordern Vale
17km
CARISBROOK WATERFALL & CREEK
Great Ocean Road, Wongarra
15km
TRIPLET FALLS
Phillips Track, Beech Forest
45km
HOPETOUN FALLS
Hopetoun Falls Road, Beech Forest
30km
BEAUCHAMP
Beauchamp Falls Road, Beech Forest
36km
OTWAY FLY TREE TOP ADVENTURES
360 Phillips Track Beech Forest, Weeaproinah
03 5235 9200
67km
MARRINERS LOOKOUT
155 Marriners Lookout Road, Apollo Bay
1.9km
MOUNT DEFIANCE LOOKOUT
1 Great Ocean Road, Separation Creek
27km
CAPE OTWAY LIGHTHOUSE
Otway Lighthouse Road, Cape Otway
33km
FORREST MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS
5 Rivendell Lane, Forrest
35km
APOLLO BAY BEACH
Apollo Bay
15m
WILDLIFE WOUNDERS
475 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay
1300 099 467
5.8km
GREAT OCEAN WALK
100 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay
450m
APOLLO BAY SURF AND KAYAK
100 Collingwood Street, Apollo Bay
0405 495 909
450m
APOLLO BAY GOLF CLUB
2/20 Nelson Street, Apollo Bay
03 5237 6474
1.2km
APOLLO BAY FISHING & ADVENTURE TOURS
1 Breakwater Road, Apollo Bay
03 5237 7888
1.4km
CRAFTS AND MARKETS
19 Moore Street
1.2km
APOLLO BAY HARBOUR
1 Breakwater Road
1.4km
APOLLO BAY SKATE PARK & PLAYGROUND
30/32 Collingwood Street, Apollo Bay
900m
APOLLO BAY MUSEUM
6250 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay
0434 820 473
1.8km