Running the length of the Great Ocean Road, the coastal area around Apollo Bay puts on an endless number of beach, reef and...
Head out shopping on Saturdays to explore Apollo Bay’s gift shop and galleries before strolling through the Saturday foreshore...
Join the pursuit for ecstasy in whatever fashion you please with an endless variety of adventures built to showcase the capturing...
Do the beginning section of the Great Ocean Walk (GOW) starting from the wave sculpture trailhead in the Visitor Information...
The Great Ocean Walk is a one way long distance walk extending East to West, just over a 100kms between Apollo Bay and the...
Marriners Lookout is located on top of the hill sitting just north of Apollo Bay....
The Apollo Bay Farmer’s Market is on the 3rd Sunday of every month showcasing some of the finest culinary delights being...
Each year between May to October, whales migrate from polar waters to calve in cool temperate waters near the coast....
Discover ten historical points of interest on a walk through the Apollo Bay...
By the 1830’s Bass Strait became an important part of the sea route between Europe and New South Wales, with many ships...
For an entirely unique experience, and one to tick off the bucket list, why not try seeing the coast from the sky? Apollo Bay...
Please note: the trail is subject to coastal erosion following kings tides and big swells (and may be closed in sections)....
Did someone say glow worms?! Home to many favourite locals including kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, platypus, koalas, glow...
Paddle out to the seal colony, viewing the coast’s beautiful hills and reefs from a new...
Popular for many outdoor activities, Apollo Bay fishing is great for families and more experienced...
There are two Apollo Bay Shorebirds Trails (Marengo to Barham and Apollo Bay to Wild...
The building of the Great Ocean Road is a story of resolve and conquest over adversity, and a triumph of great Aussie spirit...
A permanent exhibition of local artists’ work, the wooden sculptures along the Apollo Bay Foreshore have become an iconic...
Want to discover Apollo Bay waterfalls? Below is information on the best spots for discovering waterfalls near Apollo Bay in the...
Built as a tribute to the soldiers from the First World War who were engaged in the construction of the Great Ocean...
The Cable Station officially opened on the 1st April 1936, it was the Victorian end of the first submarine telephone cable...
Take a stroll along the wide, crescent-shaped sandy beach of Apollo Bay offset by a stunning backdrop of rolling green...
Need a little indulgence and a slice of big nature escapism? This four-day seaside adventure will tick all the...
There are lots of quality food and beverage suppliers in and around Apollo Bay. So, if you love a good meal, trying something new and taking a swag...
The team at Great Ocean Road Escapes are all locals, so it’s only natural that they suggest their favourite places to eat, shop and explore to...
It turns out the Great Ocean Road Brewhouse is the place to be in Apollo Bay! When I visited, it was buzzing with locals and visitors all enjoying...
Wrestle a fighting salmon from the Barham River mouth and dive amongst the rocks spying the glaring eyes of a wary lobster. Or, trusting the expert...
Unpack your bags and stay a while. Life is an adventure in Apollo Bay with protected bays to swim, endless Great Otway National Park trails to blaze...
Turn the ‘out of office’ on and leave the high heels at home. Join the simple life with sand between your toes, sunshine on your back and fresh...
Looking for some fun runs whilst you are in Apollo Bay? Here are our top 5 runs around the town that will have you exploring the local landscape...
Looking for things to do between Lorne and Apollo Bay? things to do between Warrnambool and Apollo Bay? or things to do between Colac and Apollo...
Apollo Bay is a great location as a base for exploring the Great Ocean Road. It is located 197km from Melbourne CBD and you can get to Apollo...
Looking for the best things to do in Apollo Bay for families? Below we have put together a list of the top 10 things to do in Apollo Bay with...
Jodie is a local business owner who provides vegetables grown organically on her property in...
Nick Polgeest, affectionately known around the traps as ‘Nicko’, is a local personality in Apollo...
At a time when we’re all craving escapism and space, Apollo Bay and the Great Ocean Road holds all the...
Our project Manager Jo Birley has lived in Apollo Bay for 18 years. Jo has selected her ‘local’s guide’ of top things to do in Apollo Bay and...
For me, growing up in Apollo Bay meant spending every day bathing at the beach in summer and exploring the Great Otway National Park in...
Check out our round-up of the best golden-oldie pubs along the Great Ocean...
Whether you’re in the middle of a road trip or looking for a dog-friendly weekend break, it can be difficult to find restaurants and destinations...
Whichever way you choose your journey to Apollo Bay, you will be winding through forest and coastlines of awe-inspiring...
There are many great options for fun activities for kids of all ages in Apollo Bay! With a great range of attractions there will be loads of ideas...
Ready to add to your ‘best ever’ list? You’d better be, because this pie will soon be your...
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.
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Mar 24
The sunsets and sunrises at the Great Ocean Road are priceless...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Mar 10
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain!" Vivian Greene
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Mar 8
The Yellow-Tailed Black-Cockatoo is one of five species of Black-Cockatoo in Australia. It is found in south-eastern Australia, from Eyre Peninsula, South Australia to south and central eastern Queensland. In recent years it has been in rapid decline because of native habitat clearance, with a loss of food supply and nest sites. They favor eucalypt woodland and pine plantations. You can identify the males, e.g., by their pink eye ring while the females' is grey. Source: www.birdlife.org.au
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Feb 28
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