Sightseeing
Located along the Aire Valley Road in Beech
Forrest, this picnic area is a delightful place
to stop and enjoy a picnic or just a short stroll
into the forest. The Californian Redwood forest
(Sequoia trees), were planted alongside the river
in 1939. This unique forest is enchanting and is
an experience that you will not forget. There are
two picnic tables located out in the open near the
forest and pit toilets are also available nearby.
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The Redwoods Otways
Binns RoadLocated along the Aire Valley Road in Beech
Forrest, this picnic area is a delightful place
to stop and enjoy a picnic or just a short stroll
into the forest. The Californian Redwood forest
(Sequoia trees), were planted alongside the river
in 1939. This unique forest is enchanting and is
an experience that you will not forget. There are
two picnic tables located out in the open near the
forest and pit toilets are also available nearby.
Housed in the original Assistant Lightkeepers
Residence (1858) the Cape Otway Lightstation
is great for a tasty lunch, morning or afternoon
tea. Enjoy freshly baked scones with a pot of tea
or coffee while taking in the views of the Light
and Bass Strait. Cape Otway Lightstation is the
oldest surviving lighthouse on mainland Australia.
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Leuchtturm Cape Otway
Lighthouse RoadHoused in the original Assistant Lightkeepers
Residence (1858) the Cape Otway Lightstation
is great for a tasty lunch, morning or afternoon
tea. Enjoy freshly baked scones with a pot of tea
or coffee while taking in the views of the Light
and Bass Strait. Cape Otway Lightstation is the
oldest surviving lighthouse on mainland Australia.
Located in Apollo Bay, Marriners lookout is
a located along a short but fairly steep gravel
track. Views can be enjoyed from just driving
up Marriners Lookout Road however if time
permits a walk to the lookout will not disappoint.
Enjoy spectacular expansive views overlooking
Apollo Bay, Marengo and east to Cape Patton.
This is a beautiful spot for a picnic. It is also a
popular location for paragliders to take off if the
conditions are right.
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Marriner's Lookout Car Park
155 Marriners Lookout RdLocated in Apollo Bay, Marriners lookout is
a located along a short but fairly steep gravel
track. Views can be enjoyed from just driving
up Marriners Lookout Road however if time
permits a walk to the lookout will not disappoint.
Enjoy spectacular expansive views overlooking
Apollo Bay, Marengo and east to Cape Patton.
This is a beautiful spot for a picnic. It is also a
popular location for paragliders to take off if the
conditions are right.
Located just a 10-minute drive from Forrest,
Lake Elizabeth is a jewel of the Otways. The lake,
its tranquil surroundings and picturesque walking
tracks and hiking trails should be near the top
of every visitor’s list of things to do in Forrest.
If you’re up for a day-long adventure, you can
walk or bike to Lake Elizabeth from Forrest’s
township. Lake Elizabeth really is an idyllic
Otways rainforest experience not to be missed.
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Lake Elizabeth Campground
Located just a 10-minute drive from Forrest,
Lake Elizabeth is a jewel of the Otways. The lake,
its tranquil surroundings and picturesque walking
tracks and hiking trails should be near the top
of every visitor’s list of things to do in Forrest.
If you’re up for a day-long adventure, you can
walk or bike to Lake Elizabeth from Forrest’s
township. Lake Elizabeth really is an idyllic
Otways rainforest experience not to be missed.
Located in Beech Forrest, the Triplet Falls is one
of the iconic visitor sites in the Great Otway
National Park. Nestled amongst the ancient
forests of Mountain Ash and Myrtle Beech,
you will discover three distinct and impressive
cascades flowing through shady rainforests and
glades of mossy tree ferns. This beautiful area is
set in the ancient forest and provides views into
the lower cascades and the majestic main falls.
A small picnic area is also available for visitors to
relax and enjoy the beautiful surrounds.
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Triplet Falls
Phillips TrackLocated in Beech Forrest, the Triplet Falls is one
of the iconic visitor sites in the Great Otway
National Park. Nestled amongst the ancient
forests of Mountain Ash and Myrtle Beech,
you will discover three distinct and impressive
cascades flowing through shady rainforests and
glades of mossy tree ferns. This beautiful area is
set in the ancient forest and provides views into
the lower cascades and the majestic main falls.
A small picnic area is also available for visitors to
relax and enjoy the beautiful surrounds.
Located in Beech Forrest, soak up the spray as
the Hopetoun Falls plummet 30 metres into the
Aire River in the Great Otway National Park.
Take in the view from the upper platform, or
descend some 200 stairs leading through glades
of tree ferns to the base of the falls. The platform
here has a bench perfect for taking in the views
and resting the knees
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Hopetoun-Wasserfälle
Located in Beech Forrest, soak up the spray as
the Hopetoun Falls plummet 30 metres into the
Aire River in the Great Otway National Park.
Take in the view from the upper platform, or
descend some 200 stairs leading through glades
of tree ferns to the base of the falls. The platform
here has a bench perfect for taking in the views
and resting the knees
A spectacular rainforest boardwalk for all groups.
Located very close to the Great Ocean Road,
west of Apollo Bay this walk is enjoyed by many
and children marvel at the size of the trees
especially the magnificent 300 year old National
Trust registered Myrtle Beech tree. Keep a look
out for the Black Otways Carnivorous Snail which
is found here. At night you can visit this location
with a torch to view the glow worms – natures
own fairyland!
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Maits Rest Rainforest Walk
Great Ocean RoadA spectacular rainforest boardwalk for all groups.
Located very close to the Great Ocean Road,
west of Apollo Bay this walk is enjoyed by many
and children marvel at the size of the trees
especially the magnificent 300 year old National
Trust registered Myrtle Beech tree. Keep a look
out for the Black Otways Carnivorous Snail which
is found here. At night you can visit this location
with a torch to view the glow worms – natures
own fairyland!
Known as the Jewel of the Otways, Melba Gully
is one of the wettest places in the state. The gully
has prolific plant growth and is a dense rainforest
of Myrtle Beech, Blackwood and Tree-ferns, with
an understorey of low ferns and mosses.
Perhaps the most unusual inhabitants of the area
are the glow worms, which can be seen at night
along the walking tracks.
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Melba Gully State Park
5 Melba Gully RdKnown as the Jewel of the Otways, Melba Gully
is one of the wettest places in the state. The gully
has prolific plant growth and is a dense rainforest
of Myrtle Beech, Blackwood and Tree-ferns, with
an understorey of low ferns and mosses.
Perhaps the most unusual inhabitants of the area
are the glow worms, which can be seen at night
along the walking tracks.
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures takes your
rainforest experience to new heights in the lush
surrounds of the magnificent Otway Ranges.
Whether you’re soaking up the breath-taking
birds-eye view of the rainforest on the Treetop
Walk or soaring through the leafy treetops on the
awe-inspiring Zipline Tour, there’s something for
the whole family to enjoy. Located in Weeaproinah
along Phillips Track.
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Otway Fly Baumkronenabenteuer
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures takes your
rainforest experience to new heights in the lush
surrounds of the magnificent Otway Ranges.
Whether you’re soaking up the breath-taking
birds-eye view of the rainforest on the Treetop
Walk or soaring through the leafy treetops on the
awe-inspiring Zipline Tour, there’s something for
the whole family to enjoy. Located in Weeaproinah
along Phillips Track.
Offering a range of of exciting and exhilarating
activities to enjoy such as Paintball, Globeriding/
Zorbing and Segway®. Planet Mud Outdoor
Adventures provide a high quality outdoor
experience with the friendliest highly trained staff
and the promise of a quality and fun experience
to remember.
Planet Mud Outdoor Adventures
85 Bingami RdOffering a range of of exciting and exhilarating
activities to enjoy such as Paintball, Globeriding/
Zorbing and Segway®. Planet Mud Outdoor
Adventures provide a high quality outdoor
experience with the friendliest highly trained staff
and the promise of a quality and fun experience
to remember.
Enjoy a guided walk through the Otways bushland
taking in the spectacular views across the ocean.
75 Minute guided walks, with cafe and bookstore.
Bookings are highly recommended through their
website.
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Wildlife Wonders
475 Great Ocean RdEnjoy a guided walk through the Otways bushland
taking in the spectacular views across the ocean.
75 Minute guided walks, with cafe and bookstore.
Bookings are highly recommended through their
website.
Food scene
For delicious Italian “Casalingo” is the go to place
with authentic Italian food and a nice dining room.
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Casalingo
1 Moore StFor delicious Italian “Casalingo” is the go to place
with authentic Italian food and a nice dining room.
Located near the main street (Moore Street,
Apollo Bay) Icaro Cafe offers great coffee,
medicinal lattes, cold pressed juices and delicious
superfoods with an ethos on fresh locally sourced
produce. Pure ingredients crafted with love and
passion. - Mention you are staying with Otway retreats and receive 10% discount
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Icaro Wholefood Cafe
1G Moore StLocated near the main street (Moore Street,
Apollo Bay) Icaro Cafe offers great coffee,
medicinal lattes, cold pressed juices and delicious
superfoods with an ethos on fresh locally sourced
produce. Pure ingredients crafted with love and
passion. - Mention you are staying with Otway retreats and receive 10% discount
Located above the bakery on the main street
“Birdhouse” produce high quality fresh food
showcasing some of the local produce grown
and harvested in the region. The views from
the dining room over the water are stunning.
They have a good wine list and everything
on the menu is delicious, especially the fish!
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The Apollo Bay Hotel
95 Great Ocean RdLocated above the bakery on the main street
“Birdhouse” produce high quality fresh food
showcasing some of the local produce grown
and harvested in the region. The views from
the dining room over the water are stunning.
They have a good wine list and everything
on the menu is delicious, especially the fish!
Set on a hillside on a 30 acre organic farm, Brae
is a contemporary restaurant that has won an
endless amount of awards and chef’s hats due to
the quality of the food here. If you are after fine
dining, this is the place to visit. Since its beginning,
in December 2013, Brae farm has been managed
using regenerative farming techniques to restore
the land. Organic principles are employed to
produce seasonal vegetables, stone fruits, citrus,
nuts, berries and olives for organic extra virgin oil
from an established grove of more than 100 trees.
An ever-changing set menu utilises produce from
Brae’s own vegetable plots and fruit orchards.
Located in Birregurra, meals are by degustation
set menu and are $220 per person plus $125 for
matched wines.
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Brae Restaurant
4285 Cape Otway RdSet on a hillside on a 30 acre organic farm, Brae
is a contemporary restaurant that has won an
endless amount of awards and chef’s hats due to
the quality of the food here. If you are after fine
dining, this is the place to visit. Since its beginning,
in December 2013, Brae farm has been managed
using regenerative farming techniques to restore
the land. Organic principles are employed to
produce seasonal vegetables, stone fruits, citrus,
nuts, berries and olives for organic extra virgin oil
from an established grove of more than 100 trees.
An ever-changing set menu utilises produce from
Brae’s own vegetable plots and fruit orchards.
Located in Birregurra, meals are by degustation
set menu and are $220 per person plus $125 for
matched wines.
Forrest Brewing Co. is a small sibling owned
microbrewery combined with a relaxed dining
hall. Equal parts microbrewery, eating place and
mountain biking hang-out. This five-year old
business has established a reputation for good
food and great beer in the tiny Otways village –
Forrest
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Forrest Brewing Company
26 Grant StForrest Brewing Co. is a small sibling owned
microbrewery combined with a relaxed dining
hall. Equal parts microbrewery, eating place and
mountain biking hang-out. This five-year old
business has established a reputation for good
food and great beer in the tiny Otways village –
Forrest
In 2018 they won “Best Regional Pub” in Victoria
which is a great achievment. Offering quality
food and great service. Recently renovated and
offering a public bar and plenty of entertainment
particularly on the weekends, we think its a great
place to visit!
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The Apollo Bay Hotel
95 Great Ocean RdIn 2018 they won “Best Regional Pub” in Victoria
which is a great achievment. Offering quality
food and great service. Recently renovated and
offering a public bar and plenty of entertainment
particularly on the weekends, we think its a great
place to visit!
Situated overlooking the Apollo Bay Harbour,
the Apollo Bay Fishermen's Coop is the best
place in town for fish & chips and a stunning array
of locally caught seafood including flake and
crayfish.
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Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-Op
2 Breakwater RdSituated overlooking the Apollo Bay Harbour,
the Apollo Bay Fishermen's Coop is the best
place in town for fish & chips and a stunning array
of locally caught seafood including flake and
crayfish.
The Apollo Bay Distillery is a place to escape the noise and chaos of everyday life. Here, we aim to preserve the tales of the town and embody the spirit of Apollo Bay.
Their gins are linked to the ships that sailed off this treacherous coast many years ago and serve as a strong reminder of Apollo Bay’s nautical history. Located in the old Post Office, built in 1970, we also house the anchor of the historic SS Casino who came to a fateful end off one of our local beaches.
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Apollo Bay Distillery
23-27 Great Ocean RdThe Apollo Bay Distillery is a place to escape the noise and chaos of everyday life. Here, we aim to preserve the tales of the town and embody the spirit of Apollo Bay.
Their gins are linked to the ships that sailed off this treacherous coast many years ago and serve as a strong reminder of Apollo Bay’s nautical history. Located in the old Post Office, built in 1970, we also house the anchor of the historic SS Casino who came to a fateful end off one of our local beaches.
Located on Apollo Bay’s main street with outdoor
seating, Little Crumb offers quality meals, good
coffee and a nice atmosphere.
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Little Crumb Bakery
57 Great Ocean RdLocated on Apollo Bay’s main street with outdoor
seating, Little Crumb offers quality meals, good
coffee and a nice atmosphere.
If you want something casual the “brewhouse”
offers a selection of craft beers, good quality
pub food, a beer garden, warm fireplace and local
music on the weekends. This is the pub most of
the locals go to.
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Great Ocean Road Brewhouse
35 Great Ocean RdIf you want something casual the “brewhouse”
offers a selection of craft beers, good quality
pub food, a beer garden, warm fireplace and local
music on the weekends. This is the pub most of
the locals go to.
Overlooking Bass Strait on Skenes Creek Road,
set high in the Otways above the Great Ocean
Road, Chris’s Beacon Point Restaurant and Villas
has become a Mecca for gourmet travellers. His
personal approach to hospitality has made him
one of the best-loved characters in the region
and his passion for the food of Southern Europe
combined with the freshest and purest produce
has made his cuisine world famous.
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Chris's Beacon Point Restaurant & Villa Accommodation
280 Skenes Creek RdOverlooking Bass Strait on Skenes Creek Road,
set high in the Otways above the Great Ocean
Road, Chris’s Beacon Point Restaurant and Villas
has become a Mecca for gourmet travellers. His
personal approach to hospitality has made him
one of the best-loved characters in the region
and his passion for the food of Southern Europe
combined with the freshest and purest produce
has made his cuisine world famous.