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Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road is one of Australia's most famous coastal drives, located in Victoria and stretching approximately 243 kilometers. It features numerous breathtaking natural attractions, the most famous being the Twelve Apostles, a collection of limestone stacks rising majestically from the Southern Ocean. The Great Ocean Road is not only a scenic drive but also an excellent way to experience the natural beauty of Australia's southern coastline.Lavers Hill · 25.6 km from Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay is located in the middle section of the Great Ocean Road, backed by the green hills of the Otway Ranges and facing a crescent-shaped golden bay. To the east, the coastal cliff road winds toward Lorne, while to the west, it leads to the Twelve Apostles and other prime views along the Great Ocean Road, making it a common stopover for self-drive trips. The town developed from a fishing village and remains a port for fishing boats on the Great Ocean Road. Seafood like rock lobster, abalone, and other catches can be served on the table shortly after being brought ashore, making the seafood bistros and fish and chips shops by the pier the town's signature. The main beach in front of the town has fine sand and a gentle slope, making it suitable for swimming and surfing. A short walk up the gentle slope to the north leads to Marriner's Lookout, where you can take in the entire bay and the town's rooftops. Every year, southern right whales migrate along this coast, and you have a chance to see their water spouts while standing on the shore or at a high vantage point. Not far south of the town, the Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary is very close to the shore. At low tide, tide pools are exposed among the reefs, where small creatures like starfish and crabs are clearly visible. Groups of Australian fur seals can often be seen sunbathing on the near-shore rocks year-round, and you can also take a kayak out for close-up snorkeling. Behind the town, in the Great Otway National Park, you'll find the Maits Rest Rainforest Walk, which is built over a gully of tree ferns, where you can often spot wild koalas in the eucalyptus forest. The Great Ocean Walk, which spans over 100 km, also starts here and leads all the way to the Twelve Apostles, allowing hiking enthusiasts to experience a section of the coastline nearby.Apollo Bay · 284m from downtown
Great Ocean Walk
The Great Ocean Road is a hiking trail located in Victoria, Australia, known for its stunning coastline and diverse natural landscapes. As one of the world's most famous coastal walks, it offers opportunities to explore natural wonders and experience outdoor adventures. The trail is approximately 104 kilometers long and passes through rugged cliffs, hidden beaches and lush rainforests. Walkers can enjoy the iconic Twelve Apostles, these limestone columns eroded by waves stand on the coast, forming a breathtaking natural landscape. In addition, the trail also passes through landmarks such as Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge, providing abundant photography opportunities. The Great Ocean Road Trail is not only suitable for experienced hikers, but also offers a variety of options for casual tourists. The trail is designed in sections, and visitors can choose different routes according to their physical strength and time. There are camping sites and viewing platforms along the way, allowing visitors to fully rest and enjoy the beautiful scenery while enjoying the fun of hiking.Apollo Bay · 225m from downtown
Kennett River
Kennett River is a small coastal area, and its main attraction isKennett River Koala Walk, a walking trail where you can see koalas and other wildlife. Visitors can admire these cute arboreal animals during their walk, while also observing the wild ecosystem composed of local birds and small animals.Kennett River · 418m from downtown
Great Otway National Park
Great Otway National Park is a national park located in the Victoria region, 162 kilometers southwest of downtown Melbourne. There are rich landforms and plant species here, and it is also an important bird sanctuary. Friends who love photography can come here to capture wonderful moments. The park has a zigzag coastline, sandy beaches, rocky platforms and windswept heather fields. To the north of the park are tall forests, fern-rich ravines, majestic waterfalls and tranquil lakes.Cape Otway · 11.7 km from Apollo Bay
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures
The Otway Fly Treetop Walk is a 1.9-kilometer-long circular plank road that hovers above the treetops and is the longest and tallest steel structure plank road in the world. Walking on the top of the extremely tall rainforest is quite "God's perspective". Fireworks are prohibited in the park, and the plants in the rainforest have not changed much since 1.8 million years ago, making it one of the oldest rainforests on earth.Weeaproinah · 18.7 km from Apollo Bay
Marriner's Lookout
Marriner's Lookout is located in Apollo Bay, where you can enjoy beautiful scenery and fresh air, and climb the lookout for views of the town and the beautiful coastline.Apollo Bay · 2.3 km from downtown
Maits Rest Rainforest Walk
Cape Otway · 10 km from Apollo Bay
Maits Rest Rainforest
Metzrest Rainforest is a rainforest walk near Apollo Bay in Victoria, Australia, in the Great Otway National Park. This ancient temperate rainforest is known for its towering rowan trees, dense tree ferns and moss-covered towering trees, some of which are over a century old, creating a pristine and mysterious ecological environment. The walk is paved with wooden boardwalks, making it easy for visitors of all ages to explore. Along the way, you can enjoy lush ferns, gurgling streams, and abundant wildlife such as koalas, kangaroos and various birds. Metzrest Rainforest was named after a logger who rested here in the 19th century, and is now a popular stop for self-driving tours of the Great Ocean Road. Due to its location in the Otway Ranges, the climate is cool and humid, so it is recommended to wear non-slip shoes and bring rain gear. It can be visited all year round, and the best time to visit is in the early morning or after rain, when the mist is even more mysterious.Cape Otway · 10 km from Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay Foreshore Reserve
Apollo Bay · 92m from downtown
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What travelers say about Apollo Bay
I•YMarch 11, 2025
5.0
The tour to Great Ocean Road was taken by the guide named Vance who is frequent with both English and Chinese. Since I only speak English and Japanese, it was helpful that guide can speak English too.The tour was operated quite strictly about time, so the tour went so smoothly than I expected.In the tour, you don’t need to worry about the problem of language because the guide always left the paper which show what time you should come back to bus.The guide Vance is kind and funny, and I really enjoyed his guide and recommendation.And I really enjoyed the beautiful view and it was stunning!!!!
Great Ocean Road
Dr BPMay 8, 2023
5.0
A quaint, sleepy little town about mid-way along the Great Ocean Road. Stunning beach with absolutely awesome sunrises. Gets very busy with tourists from Melbourne (and elsewhere) in Summer, but in the quieter months you'll practically have the place to yourself
Apollo Bay
M26***51March 25, 2025
5.0
A highly recommended tourist route. The guide's patient and detailed explanation and the beautiful scenery along the way make people linger.
Great Ocean Walk
粉红色的猴January 1, 2020
5.0
Enjoy the rainforest scenery and watch Australia's rare animals in the Otway National Park. There are many forest hiking routes in the national park for tourists. Tourists who like to get close to nature can also stay here for a while and experience the zero contact with nature.
Great Otway National Park
彤記TUNGKeeFebruary 21, 2023
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As soon as we got up early in the morning, we went to the Apollo Bay Tourist Information Center for a walk.
There is a small lighthouse inside where you can go in and take pictures👅
There was also a small market that day, which was like a treasure hunt~
Let’s take a look around and head up to Otway Fly Treetop Adventures. There are many facilities here. I participated in the Treetop Walk, which is to walk on the elevated rainforest trail and overlook the natural wild ecology of the forest.
The spiral tower is about 15 stories high.
Treetop Walk is a rainforest walking experience of about 1 hour, overlooking the ferns of the rainforest.
Features a 600-meter-long and 47-meter-high treetop canopy walkway
The trees here are really huge, it’s shocking to see it with the naked eye🙀The magical power of nature👍🏼
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures
_TS***ipJuly 27, 2024
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Look up at the Milky Way, the reflection of the setting moon, and the stars
Maits Rest Rainforest
