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Attractions & Activities - Apollo Bay, Great Ocean Road & Surrounds
2 Thomson Street
Apollo Bay
Victoria 3233
Australia
GREAT OCEAN WALK
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I AM APOLLO BAY Destination Video
Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism I AM APOLLO BAY video available for
viewing online here.
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Apollo Bay Information & Attractions
The I AM APOLLO BAY website contains information on Apollo Bay including
what’s on, what to see & do, getting to Apollo Bay, places to eat and more.
If the entire 105km of the Great Ocean
Walk is too far a journey, try the first leg
to Marengo, it’s only 3km!
TWELVE APOSTLES
The world-famous Twelve Apostles are
located 7km east of Port Campbell.
The Parks Victoria website features
information including accessibility and
any changes of conditions, safety and
regulations, what’s on, popular things
to do, visitor experiences, culture &
heritage and related publications.
CAPE OTWAY LIGHTSTATION
THE OTWAYS
Cape Otway Lightstation is Australia’s
most significant and oldest surviving
lighthouse in mainland Australia. The
lighthouse offers guided tours, a cafe
and coastal views.
Located in the heart of the Otways,
Apollo Bay is the perfect base to explore
the rainforest walks and waterfalls and
sample the local artisan food offering.
The Parks Victoria website features
Great Otway National Park information
including a summary of facilities,
accessibility and any changes of
conditions, safety and regulations, what’s
on, popular things to do, tours, visitor
experiences, culture & heritage, and
related publications & groups, etc.
MARRINERS LOOKOUT
Take a picnic to Marriners Lookout and
enjoy the sweeping view of the Bay.
THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD
The Visit Victoria website offers Great
Ocean Road highlights and information
including the Otways, Cape Otway,
Great Otway National Park, Otway Fly
Treetop Adventures, Maits Rest
Rainforest Trail, Melba Gully Glow
Worms, waterfalls, Lake Elizabeth, boat
tours and more.
FISHING
THE BEACH
Surf and pier fishing opportunities are
plentiful in Apollo Bay and surrounds.
Additionally, the Barham River is a
great place to try your luck for Trout or
Bream or head to the harbour and drop
in a line from the pier or rock wall.
The large expanse of Beach that is the
Apollo Bay is just stunning - if you’re an
early riser you’ll be rewarded with
sunrises over the sea.
WHERE TO EAT
Enjoy local seafood from the
Fisherman’s Cooperative, especially
crays when they’re in season.
Apollo Bay is also home to many fine
restaurants including:
Apollo Bay Hotel
Local seafood, friendly service &
magnificent ocean views.
Casalingo
Italian cuisine including pizza &
seafood.
Great Ocean Road Brewhouse
Over 100 different craft beers &, fresh
and scratch made foods featuring
locally-sourced products.
Graze Restaurant
Evolving modern Australian menu using
seasonal produce & a focus on regional
wines, beers, liqueurs & spirits.
FITNESS & SPORT
The Gym Lab
All guests staying at The Dolphin
Apartments enjoy access to local gym
facilities at The Gym Lab, located in
Pengilley Avenue, Apollo Bay.
Apollo Bay Golf Club
Located in Nelson Street, Apollo Bay,
just off the Great Ocean Road and
beside the harbour with the Otway
Ranges in the background, Apollo Bay
Golf Club offers a 9 hole course (par 64)
with extensive sea and hill views.
Practice nets, a short practice field and
equipment hire is also available.
DAY TOURS
AVIATION
Apollo Bay Fishing Charters
Apollo Bay Fishing Charters offers
Family Fun, Outer Reef & Bluefin
Fishing Charters and The Seal, Dolphin
& Sunset Cruise. The website offers an
online booking facility.
Apollo Bay Aviation
Take the 45 minute return Helicopter or
Aeroplane flight to see the 12 Apostles
over the Otway National Park and home
via the rugged and remote Shipwreck
Coast. Also King Island and South West
Tasmanian Wilderness.
WILDLIFE EXPERIENCES
Conservation Ecology Centre, is located
just 5km from Apollo Bay. Enjoy the vast
wildlife of the Otways and learn about
conservation. Wildlife Wonders also offers
a cafe and gift shop.
animal encounters and dingo education.
Apollo Bay Surf and Kayaking offers tours
platypus colony on Lake Elizabeth.