By the 1830’s Bass Strait became an important part of the sea route between Europe and New South Wales, with many ships...
Did someone say glow worms?! Home to many favourite locals including kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, platypus, koalas, glow...
Popular for many outdoor activities, Apollo Bay fishing is great for families and more experienced...
The Apollo Bay Farmer’s Market is on the 3rd Sunday of every month showcasing some of the finest culinary delights being...
Built as a tribute to the soldiers from the First World War who were engaged in the construction of the Great Ocean...
Each year between May to October, whales migrate from polar waters to calve in cool temperate waters near the coast....
Please note: the trail is subject to coastal erosion following kings tides and big swells (and may be closed in sections)....
Do the beginning section of the Great Ocean Walk (GOW) starting from the wave sculpture trailhead in the Visitor Information...
Delivering everything you would expect from a town famous for seafood, the Apollo Bay Seafood Festival and Local Produce Festival...
Running the length of the Great Ocean Road, the coastal area around Apollo Bay puts on an endless number of beach, reef and...
A permanent exhibition of local artists’ work, the wooden sculptures along the Apollo Bay Foreshore have become an iconic...
Marriners Lookout is located on top of the hill sitting just north of Apollo Bay....
The Cable Station officially opened on the 1st April 1936, it was the Victorian end of the first submarine telephone cable...
The building of the Great Ocean Road is a story of resolve and conquest over adversity, and a triumph of great Aussie spirit...
Paddle out to the seal colony, viewing the coast’s beautiful hills and reefs from a new...
Join the pursuit for ecstasy in whatever fashion you please with an endless variety of adventures built to showcase the capturing...
Discover ten historical points of interest on a walk through the Apollo Bay...
Head out shopping on Saturdays to explore Apollo Bay’s gift shop and galleries before strolling through the Saturday foreshore...
Take a stroll along the wide, crescent-shaped sandy beach of Apollo Bay offset by a stunning backdrop of rolling green...
There are two Apollo Bay Shorebirds Trails (Marengo to Barham and Apollo Bay to Wild...
Wrestle a fighting salmon from the Barham River mouth and dive amongst the rocks spying the glaring eyes of a wary lobster. Or,...
For an entirely unique experience, and one to tick off the bucket list, why not try seeing the coast from the sky? Apollo Bay...
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...
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...
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