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| Local laws prohibit sleeping in vehicles in a public place. Please ensure you arrange suitable accommodation proir to your trip |
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Wildlife encounters are common along the Great Ocean Road so be very aware, especially at dusk when activity is more prolific.
Also be aware of vehicles following make sure you stop or divert safely. |
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By the Bush, Beach or River.
There are BBQ's, picnic facilities and toilets marked on the town map- see maps in menu |
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 Great Ocean Rd Apollo Bay VIC 3233
Stay in Coast Cottages and wake every morning panoramic views of ever-changing ocean. Be surrounded with birds and wildlife in complete seclusion and privacy. Situated on a portion of land directly connected to one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world with all year round, off-leash dog-friendly beaches, walking trails, swimming coves and ancient rock-shelves with fascinating rock pools. No roads to cross, absolute beach frontage. |
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| Approx 8kms west from Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road is the turn off to Elliott River picnic area, toilets, picnic tables (Elliott River Road). Follow the track down to Shelley Beach returning via the same track. At low tide an alternative loop walk is accessed via rock platforms and a track on the east side of Elliott river. Caution: Be aware of tidal movements |
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Building 2 Apollo Bay Airport 3 Telford Street Apollo Bay VIC 3233
Helicopter or Cessna Flights
From Apollo Bay passengers have a choice of flights and packages to explore Victoria’s greatest coastal landmarks by air.
Experience the Great Ocean Road via the historical Shipwreck Coast to the 12 Apostles (flight route follows The Great Ocean Walk). Return to Apollo Bay in time for lunch.
*Flights from $60p.p. (Cessna min 2 persons). |
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Koalas can be seen in their natural habitat on the Cape Otway Lightstation Road. The road is narrow and traffic can be heavy so be aware as visitors tend to get excited and stop suddenly when they see a koala. The area with the most koalas is approximately 2 kilometres from the Lightstation. Remember do not pat or try and pick up a koala as they are not pets.
Did You Know
One of Australia's most famous and unique native animals is the Koala. Koala's are marsupials, that is the young are born and nutured in a pouch - They are not related to Bears. |
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The generations of holiday makers who have enjoyed the broad sweep of Apollo Bays' magnificent beach and protected bay would agree that Apollo Bay is "Paradise By The Sea"
A haven for all types of water activities, main beach is patrolled during summer. |
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17 kilometres west of Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road is Mait's Rest Rainforest walk in the Great Otway National Park. Easy stroll along boardwalks under a canopy of trees to viewing platform. Beautiful ferns and tall rainforest trees.
Walk approximately 1 kilometre allow 30-40 minutes. |
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| Travelling the Cape Otway Road C119 to Skenes Creek a few kilometers from Barramunga on your right you will see the road (C159) to Beech Forest (18kms) and The Otway Fly (26kms) also Hopetoun, Beauchamp and Triplet Falls. The road is very narrow and winding but a fine example of the magic of the Great Otways National Park. Follow through to Lavers Hill and the 12 Apostles (closed certain times of the year). |
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