The Otways: where coastal rainforst meets wild Southern Ocean on the Great Ocean Road. Fall under the spell of a magical place of ancient trees, untamed creatures and waterfall wonder. Its all abut time lost and adventure found in breathtaking natural surrounds.
ACTIVE NATURE
Immerse yourself. Get active, get moving, get real about your place in the natural world. The Otways is a paradise ready for active discovery.
BIG NATURE
Get up close to big nature in a lush and ancient eco-system shaped by eons of generous rainfall. Find magic beneath towering Mountain Ash trees standing the test of time. Marvel at tree ferns as palm trees and the ancient Myrtle Beech.
EAT & DRINK
And the first bunch of pinot graps plucked ready for vintage. The hoppy aroma of a craft brewery. Happy hour at the local pub. The pull of your inner foodie to indulge and know more - of the makers, the growers, the bakers, the artisan and purveyors.
Stay with us
Discount on 2nd Night in Port Campbell
Stay at the Port Campbell Parkview Motel and Apartments for two nights and claim a 15% discount off the second night
The Dolphin Apartments
The Dolphin Apartments offer luxury accommodation in the beautiful Apollo Bay. The town nestles into the picturesque green foothills of the Otway Ranges that roll down to a sweeping arc...
Seaview Motel
Seaview Motel & Apartments is situated on the picturesque Great Ocean Road approximately 180kms form Melbourne.
Great Ocean Road Escapes
Fresh salty air, rolling green hills and the wash of the sea in the distance - these are the sights, smells, and sounds of your Apollo Bay escape.
Manifold Motor Inn
Offering 15 spacious ground floor suites, all tastefully furnished with comfort and cleanliness guaranteed.
Sea Glimpse Farmstay
Sea Glimpse Farmstay is a wonderful farm stay, close to the coast and the nearby attractions.
What to see & do
Apollo Bay Surf & Kayak
Apollo Bay Surf & Kayak offer surfing lessons, guided sea kayaking tours to visit the fur seal colony and hire of a range of sporting equipment
12 Apostles Food Artisans
The 12 Apostles Gourmet Trail gives visitors to the 12 Apostles Coast and Hinterland the chance to experience amazing artisan food and beverage destinations with gourmet cheese makers, single malt whisky, rich Timboon Ice Cream, chocolate, fudge, beer, olives and strawberries.
Kentys Bakery and Cafe
We bake our bread, savouries, pies and slices on site everyday.
Port Campbell National Park
Port Campbell National Park is world famous for its extraordinary collection of wave-sculpted rock formations and the Twelve Apostles.
Brae
Set on a hillside on a 30 acre organic farm, Brae is a contemporary restaurant with six luxury guest suites – a place to interact with nature and eat from the land.
Lake Elizabeth
Head to Lake Elizabeth hidden deep in the Otways and discover its inspiring beauty with heavily timbered flanks and calm waters punctuated by the trunks of dead trees, drowned when...
Eat & Drink
12 Apostles Food Artisans
The 12 Apostles Gourmet Trail gives visitors to the 12 Apostles Coast and Hinterland the chance to experience amazing artisan food and beverage destinations with gourmet cheese makers, single malt whisky, rich Timboon Ice Cream, chocolate, fudge, beer, olives and strawberries.
Kentys Bakery and Cafe
We bake our bread, savouries, pies and slices on site everyday.
Brae
Set on a hillside on a 30 acre organic farm, Brae is a contemporary restaurant with six luxury guest suites – a place to interact with nature and eat from the land.
Waves Cafe, Bar and Restaurant
Waves Restaurant is all about fantastic food with sensational flavours. Offering a large range of a la carte dishes with an Asian influence on many of those.
Iluka Motel and Restaurant
The Iluka Motel and Restaurant is a cafe, à la carte restaurant and accommodation all in one and is perfect stop over for the weekend getaway to Apollo Bay.
Platypi Chocolate
Platypi Chocolate is the latest great reason to visit Forrest in Victoria's Otway region. Try a hot chocolate, a fabulous coffee, tasty lunch or jump straight to the delicious desserts...
What's On
Around the region
A Taste Of Ireland - Colac
After performing to thousands of audiences nationwide, The Irish Music and Dance Sensation A Taste of Ireland is touring nationally in 2019.
27 Mar 2019
07:30pm
27 Mar 2019
09:20pm
Scott Jenkins at the Great Ocean Road Brewhouse
Celebrate the end of Summer with Scott Jenkins performing from 8:30pm.
30 Mar 2019
08:30pm
30 Mar 2019
11:30pm
Alister Turrill - Free Live Music
It would be a generalisation to group Queenscliff’s Alister Turrill with other young roots players.
30 Mar 2019
08:30pm
30 Mar 2019
11:30pm
Find Fairies in the Forest at Otway Fly
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures is home to ten enchanting fairy houses for visitors to discover as they wander through the magical rainforest during...
06 Apr 2019
09:00am
28 Apr 2019
05:00pm
Jade & Jarrod - Free Live Music
Two local school teachers and experienced performers. Jade and Jarrod play all of your old and new favourite covers.
06 Apr 2019
07:30pm
06 Apr 2019
10:30pm
Camperdown Rotary Market
Held on the historic avenue of Camperdown's Manifold Street, the Camperdown Rotary Market is held on the first Sunday of each month.
07 Apr 2019
09:00am
07 Apr 2019
02:00pm
