Apollo Bay Local Knowledge
- Activities (2)
- Must do/see (3)
- What to do (5)
- Local history (1)
- Services (1)
Activities
3 day/2 night tour between Melbourne and Adelaide. Featuring, spectacular scenery, including 12 Apostles, London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge, Kangaroos, koalas, wildlife, wineries, Aboriginal culture. Stay at quaint B&B and lodges. Private or small group tour. Experiences guides
Discover the wonders of the spectacular Great Ocean Road. Enjoy one of the world's great coastal drives, with its dramatic scenery of striking contrasts.
Must do/see
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12 ApostlesJust 30 minutes drive along the Great Ocean Road to the world famous 12 Apostles. |
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Otway National ParkNestled in the beautiful Otway National Park |
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Rainforests,Walks,WaterfallsThere are numerous walks and self drive tours to help you explore this magnificent area. Maits Rest with its 300 year old trees, Triplet Falls for waterfalls., visit the Otway Fly Tree Top Walk. |
What to do
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Great Ocean WalkStart at Apollo Bay/Marengo and end at Cape Otway Lightstation along a coastal bushwalking track. |
03 52376529 |
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Harbour FishingExcellent fishing at the Apollo Bay harbour. Both sheltered and open beach fishing within 200 metres from apartment |
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Marriner's LookoutTake a drive 1.5km from Mobil petrol station towards Melbourne. Take the Marriner's Lookout Rd on the left. You can drive to the parking area at the top. There is a gate to a walking track that leads to the top. This is private property but is open to the public. About 100 -200m to top. Spectacular views of the coastline and the bay. Take a blanket to sit on. |
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Mt Sabine Falls / Devonshire Teas Wongarra HeightsMt Sabine Falls are located on Sunnyside Road approximately 16kms north of the Great Ocean Road / Wongarra turn-off, the drive along Sunnyside takes you through rural tracts and rainforest and passed Devonshire Teas available at Wongarra Heights. There is a picnic area at the beginning of the Sabine walk. The walk itself is a beautiful (though energetic) one through lush, fern-laden bush ending with a view of the Sabine Falls - the most elevated falls in the Otways |
03 5237 0257 |
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Paragliding, HangglidingApollo Bay boasts one of Australia's best coastal flying sites - beautiful Marriner's Lookout. On a good southeasterly expect to see plenty of colour in the sky! |
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Cape Otway LightstationAustralia's oldest Lightstation. Spot Koalas along the way. A view 90 metres above the southern ocean. Impressive Telegraph Station |
03 5237 9240 |
Services
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Great Ocean RoadLalor Lodge - Guesthouse is on the Great Ocean Road with easy access. The property is in the rural area on the brink of the Otways. It is a great place for those travelling along the road and wishing to have a relaxing overnight stay. |
03 52377893 |