Top Things to do in Apollo Bay
The 7 Best Things to Do in Apollo Bay, Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Apollo Bay, Australia including Great Ocean Walk, Mariners Lookout, Mait's Rest, Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre, Carisbrook Creek, Carisbrook Waterfall, Paradise Picnic Reserve.
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1. Great Ocean Walk
Overall Ratings
5 based on 503 reviews
Reviewed By Richard R - Mukilteo, Washington
We wanted to see the area, but weren't keen on carrying a tent and gear for 6 days. Instead we opted for a cottage on Cape Otway with 4 days of selected walks (drove to a different trailhead each day). It worked much better for us.
2. Mariners Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By 388katharinew - Noosa Heads
You know the view is going to be great on the extremely steep drive to the lookout gate. There is a short steep walk to the grassy lookout over Apollo Bay & the Great Ocean Road. It is situated on farm land & there may be sheep on the track & at the top. Stunning views in all directions, not to be missed. The road up is a great challenge for cyclists!
3. Mait's Rest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 700 reviews
Reviewed By Rarisang - Melbourne, Australia
For a contrast to ocean views, get immersed in the temperate rainforest here. Both directions of the circuit start with a downhill gravel path which most people find easy, but my partner with a bad knee couldn’t manage. At the bottom of the gully, a boardwalk winds through beautiful tree ferns. If it’s a quiet time of day, listen to the forest noises. It’s a great place to do the Japanese art of forest bathing, shinrin-yoku.
The walk doesn’t take as long as stated at the start, but it’s a good place to stretch the legs or get a bit of tranquillity as a break from the Ocean Road traffic. Melba Gully past Lavers Hill is also a good place for a picnic, rainforest and glow worms at night.
4. Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Located on the foreshore in Apollo Bay, The Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre offers detailed information on a wide range of Great Ocean Road and Otway's attractions, tours and accommodation options. Additional visitor services include free visitor car parking, V/Line bookings, all terrain wheel chair bookings and a gift shop offering a large selection of locally crafted products such as, jewellery, food products, books, Australian made souvenirs, maps and discounted tickets for Otway Fly and Cape Otway Light station.
Reviewed By JohnG3121 - Greater Melbourne, Australia
One of the nicest locations for an information centre i’ve seen. Great spot to relax in friendly atmosphere. Good internet accessHi John Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your feedback ! We are lucky to be located in such a great location and always happy to provide information on the region! Kind regards The Gorvic Team
5. Carisbrook Creek
Overall Ratings
4 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By lewie p
We were looking forward to seeing these rock stacks as we have something similar near to where we live. We firstly struggled to find it, but after that we found not much there. We asked the information centre the next day and were told a big king tide had come in a and washed most of the rocks away :(
6. Carisbrook Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By JohnG3121 - Greater Melbourne, Australia
one of the easiest Waterfalls too visit right off the road. only takes you around 10 minutes. if your short on time give it a miss as better Waterfalls near lorne
7. Paradise Picnic Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Skyfox49 - Albury, Australia
Majestic mountain ash trees, beautiful tree fern glades and a mountain stream. All this just 7km from Apollo Bay on a good sealed road. Take a picnic lunch or just enjoy the natural wonder of the Otway region rainforest.
