Otways

The Otways: where coastal rainforest 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. It's all about time lost and adventure found in breathtaking natural surrounds.

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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.

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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.

OTWAY COAST HAMLETS

Otway Coast Hamlets - Wye River, Kennett River, Wongarra, Separation Creek, Great Ocean Road and Otway Ranges. The Otway Coast is the tranquil area of townships and rugged coastal beauty between the busy towns of Lorne and Apollo Bay.

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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...

BIG4 Apollo Bay Pisces Holiday Park Ocean View Villa

BIG4 Apollo Bay Pisces Holiday Park on the Great Ocean Road

BIG4 Apollo Bay Pisces Holiday Park

BIG4 Apollo Bay Pisces Holiday Park fronts onto Apollo Bay's main beach. The park features a range of modern accommodation options, along with caravan and camping sites.

Alkina Lodge

As the closest luxury accommodation to the Twelve Apostles, Alkina Lodge is perched on a hilltop overlooking the Southern Ocean.

Lake Colac Caravan Park

Lake Colac Caravan Park is located on the Lake Colac foreshore beside the beautiful Colac Botanic Gardens and Barongarook Creek.

Great Ocean Road Accommodation bath with ocean view

Ocean view accommodation Wye River Great Ocean Road

Great Ocean Road Accommodation Wye River fully self contained holiday house

Sea Ranch

Setting a new benchmark for luxury and architecture in Wye River. Sea Ranch is a uniquely designed four bedroom home offering breathtaking views of the ocean and coastline.

By Moonlight

By Moonlight, situated at Moonlight Head on Victoria's Great Ocean Road, offers guests the best of contemporary accommodation while exploring one of the most iconic regions.

What to see & do

Otway Nourished

Drop into the Otway Nourished when you visit the Otways.

12 Apostles Helicopters

Join 12 Apostles Helicopters for a breathtaking flight over the most beautiful scenery in Australia. Perhaps a journey over the 12 Apostles, a flight to the Bay of Islands via...

London Bridge on a beautiful autumn afternoon

Parked in front of the Warrnambool Breakwater

Great Ocean Road Trike Tours

Great Ocean Road Trike Tours offer one of the most exciting ways to explore The Great Ocean Road.

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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

Craters to Coast Discovery Program

Bring your family to play in natures' greatest theme park. Hunt the roaring wind, navigate for hidden treasure, explore the night sky, track local fauna, learn to read history in...

Cape Otway Lightstation - Fun for all ages

Cape Otway Lightstation

Cape Otway Lightstation is Australia's most important lighthouse. The light established in 1848 is perched on towering sea cliffs 90 metres above where Bass Straight and the Southern Ocean collide.

Eat & Drink

Otway Nourished

Drop into the Otway Nourished when you visit the Otways.

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-minute drive from the Twelve Apostles.

Masala Bay

Masala Bay offers a variety of Indian cuisines. Their a la carte menu offers you a selection of the dishes of the Indian subcontinent.

Dinny Goonan Wines

One of a handful of families pioneering grape and wine production in the Otway hinterland, Dinny Goonan Wines have won numerous awards since the first commercial release in 2001.

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...

Apollo Bay Bakery

Apollo Bay Bakery on the Great Ocean Road is home of the famous Scallop Pie. Apollo Bay Bakery is the perfect stop for an early breakfast or lunch with their...