You may need to wait a little longer than usual while on holiday this summer, but please be patient as businesses do their best to keep you safe – because all things great are worth the wait. Allow extra time and slow down to really appreciate what our region has to offer.
Come and stay to discover why Apollo Bay was voted a Top Tourism Town of 2021.
You’ve probably heard of the Great Ocean Road.
You may have even visited parts of it before.
But when you venture a little further, you’ll discover the greatest nature, food, wine and adventure.
You’ll soon realise why the locals call it their utopia…
Greatopia.
Nurtured by Nature. "Spending time in nature can act as a balm for our busy brains. Exposure to nature has been linked to a host of benefits, including improved attention, lower stress, better mood, reduced anxiety and even upticks in empathy and cooperation" (source: www.apa.org).
The Great Otway National Park and Otway Forest Park stretch from Anglesea all the way to Princetown. Come and see us at the info centres along the Great Ocean (&Forest) Road! Call on 1300 689 297 or visit our website www.apollobay.vic.gov.au.
Thanks for the photos 📸 @willrobertson___ & @tim.mcneilly
#nurturedbynature #natureheals #detox #greenfeels #mothernature #hugatree #greatopia #visitapollobay #visitotways #visitgreatoceanroad #travelkind #stayclosegofurther #IAMapollobay #IAMgreatoceanroad
Mar 27
There are many excellent fishing opportunities available in the Otway region. For general enquiries about fishing regulations phone 13 61 86 or check the Victorian Fisheries Authority website: www.vfa.vic.gov.au. Make sure you come and see us at the Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre in Apollo Bay to grab a Fishing Guide with best spots to fish.
Thanks for the photo @shadowedvalleyphotography
#fishing #VFA #recreationalfishing #fishingtrip #ocean #seafood #greatopia #visitapollobay #visitotways #visitgreatoceanroad #travelkind #stayclosegofurther #IAMapollobay #IAMgreatoceanroad
Mar 24
The sunsets and sunrises at the Great Ocean Road are priceless...
📸 @seeseaimages
#ontopoftheworld #redsky #sunrise #sunset #greatopia #visitapollobay #visitotways #visitgreatoceanroad #travelkind #stayclosegofurther #IAMapollobay #IAMgreatoceanroad
Mar 21
"The Aire Valley Redwoods [of the Otway Ranges near Beech Forest] are growing at a phenomenal rate and may well be producing wood volume at a faster rate than any stand of trees anywhere in the world" (Smith, R: 2015).
Pick up a history brochure about the Redwoods at the info centre in Apollo Bay for more info or visit our website www.apollobay.vic.gov.au.
📸 @the_clarkes_wild_ride
#roadtrip #familytime #redwoods #sequoia #otwayranges #forest #greatopia #visitapollobay #visitotways #visitgreatoceanroad #travelkind #stayclosegofurther #IAMapollobay #IAMgreatoceanroad
Mar 18
We can't get enough of bird's eye view photos of our region! Enjoy the awe-inspiring coastline and make sure you pop into the GOR info centre in Apollo Bay for a chat with a local.
📸@hireakombi
#dronepic #birdsview #helicopter #ruggedcoast #greatoceanroad #roadtrip #greatopia #visitapollobay #visitotways #visitgreatoceanroad #travelkind #stayclosegofurther #IAMapollobay #IAMgreatoceanroad
Mar 15
The Southern Ocean is the only ocean that stretches unbroken by any landmass around the globe. This is why its winds and currents are amongst the most powerful on Earth. Source: Australia Remastered: Australia's Oceans
Watch out for rip currents which can pull you out to sea, be aware of changing conditions and if unsure please swim between the flags at patrolled beaches.
📸 @tallemmens
#southernocean #circumpolarocean #wildsea #caution #strongcurrents #greatopia #visitapollobay #visitotways #visitgreatoceanroad #travelkind #stayclosegofurther #IAMapollobay #IAMgreatoceanroad
Mar 13
Apollo Bay - "The land was originally called Krambruk, which is an Aboriginal word for Sandy Place, then around 1850 the Europeans renamed it to Middleton, thirty years later the name changed again to Apollo Bay after the schooner the Apollo. The Apollo was sailed by Captain Loutit who used the bay as a refuge on a trip between Melbourne and Warrnambool in 1845." Source: www.intown.com.au and The Apollo Bay Museum
📸 @greatoceanphotography
#sandyplace #krambruk #apollobay #middleton #greatopia #visitapollobay #visitotways #visitgreatoceanroad #travelkind #stayclosegofurther #IAMapollobay #IAMgreatoceanroad
Mar 10
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain!" Vivian Greene
#rainydays #rainbow #danceintherain #rainforest #greatopia #visitapollobay #visitotways #visitgreatoceanroad #travelkind #stayclosegofurther #IAMapollobay #IAMgreatoceanroad
Mar 8
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