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
Southern Ocean Villas
Contemporary accommodation in Port Campbell. Ideally located in a tranquil, landscaped environment on the edge of the picturesque Port Campbell National Park, famous for its rugged beauty, Shipwreck Coast and...
Apollo Bay Eco YHA
Apollo Bay Eco YHA is an architect designed hostel that features a passive solar design, a wood fire heater, two spacious lounges, two kitchens, outdoor balconies and a rooftop deck...
Motel Marengo
Motel Marengo is a small independent family owned and run motel set back in a quiet area of Apollo Bay, but still maintaining easy access for guests with its Great...
Apollo Bay Cottages
Apollo Bay Cottages is set on four hectares of landscaped grounds adjacent beautiful Marengo Beach, two kilometres West of Apollo Bay on the magnificent Great Ocean Road and two and...
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...
A Great Ocean View Motel
Location is a major feature of A Great Ocean View Motel. Wake to the sights and sounds of the ocean, not just a patch of blue in the distance, you...
What to see & do
Madden's Commercial Hotel
Madden’s Commercial Hotel Camperdown - Circa 1966; a beautifully renovated, classic country pub with distinctive character; ambient settings, great facilities, quality service and excellent meals.
Hello Coffee - Cafe & Roastery
Hello Coffee is a relaxed, welcoming space for those who love specialty coffee. The sprawling, family friendly cafe is host to an amazingly fresh, locally sourced menu, a comfortable lounge...
Kentys Bakery and Cafe
We bake our bread, savouries, pies and slices on site everyday.
Melba Gully
Known as the Jewel of the Otways, Melba Gully is one of the wettest places in the state.
Port Campbell National Park
Port Campbell National Park is world famous for its extraordinary collection of wave-sculpted rock formations and the Twelve Apostles.
WIN A FAMILY PASS TO OTWAY FLY TREETOP ADVENTURE'S TREETOP WALK
Competition - What's your Fairy or Elf name
Eat & Drink
Madden's Commercial Hotel
Madden’s Commercial Hotel Camperdown - Circa 1966; a beautifully renovated, classic country pub with distinctive character; ambient settings, great facilities, quality service and excellent meals.
Hello Coffee - Cafe & Roastery
Hello Coffee is a relaxed, welcoming space for those who love specialty coffee. The sprawling, family friendly cafe is host to an amazingly fresh, locally sourced menu, a comfortable lounge...
Kentys Bakery and Cafe
We bake our bread, savouries, pies and slices on site everyday.
Forage on the Foreshore
Forage on the Foreshore is a restaurant situated along the Port Campbell beach front on the Great Ocean Road only 10 minutes’ drive from the Twelve Apostles.
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.
Chris's Restaurant
Overlooking Bass Strait, set high in the Otways above the Great Ocean Road, Chris's Beacon Point Restaurant and Villas has become a Mecca for gourmet travellers.
What's On
Around the region
Magic at Otway Fly
This summer, Otway Fly Treetop Adventures will be transformed into a magical fairy wonderland and children from all across the land will be...
18 Dec 2018
30 Jan 2019
Apollo Bay Indoor Market & Art Exhibition
The Apollo Bay Indoor Market presents handmade, textile design and shiatsu.
27 Dec 2018
10:00am
29 Jan 2019
04:00pm
Alister Turrill - Free Live Music
It would be a generalisation to group Queenscliff’s Alister Turrill with other young roots players.
18 Jan 2019
08:30pm
18 Jan 2019
11:30pm
Sungold Milk Camperdown Cup
A great community event celebrating all things racing and community.
19 Jan 2019
11:00am
19 Jan 2019
08:00pm
OZACT presents The Tempest at Loch Ard Gorge
Prepare to be spellbound as OZACT presents The Tempest, Shakespeare's timeless tale of magic, mystery and mayhem.
19 Jan 2019
07:00pm
27 Jan 2019
09:00pm
Hold//Fire - Free Live Music
Hold//Fire is a four-piece alternative rock band from Geelong.
19 Jan 2019
10:30pm
19 Jan 2019
11:59pm
