Top Attractions For APOLLO BAY

• Historical Museum - Features artefacts and local historical displays.
  
  
• Bass Strait Shell Museum - Display of sea shells, coral, sea life and photographs of ship wrecks.
  
  
• Cable Station Historical Museum - A must for those who want to know more about the fascinating history of this region.
  
  
• Scenic Lookouts - Cape Patton (Great Ocean Road), Crows Nest (Tuxion Road), Marriners Lookout (Marriners Lookout Road), Barwon Dam (Forrest Apollo Bay Road) and Mount Sabine Fire Tower (Mount Sabine Road).
  
  
• Otway National Park - Enjoy the lush rainforests, tall eucalypt forests, open woodland and coastal heath in the park which stretches from Apollo Bay to Princetown.
  
  
• Otway Fly Tree Top Walk - Walk amongst the tree tops of the fabulous Beech Forest - don't forget to visit Triplet Falls while you are in the area.
  
  
• Cape Otway Lightstation - Cape Otway Lighthouse is the oldest Lighthouse on the mainland and stands 91 metres above the ocean. Climb to the top of the Lighthouse - and while you are there vist the original Telegraph Station for a fascincating look at the region's history. Cafe facilities on site.
  
  

Top Activities For APOLLO BAY

• Marriners Falls - Take a scenic walk through the tranquil surroundings at Marriners Falls.
  
  
• Fishing - Ocean and river fishing in an amazing setting - an opportunity to catch that big one!
  
  
• Horse Riding - Take a ride along stunning beaches.
  
  
• Maits Rest - A beautiful and tranquil walk on the boardwalk through the rainforest. Close to town.
  
  
• Saturday Markets - Every Saturday on the foreshore. The perfect chance to find that special hand crafted gift.
  
  
• Glow Worm Tours - A fairy land experience - walk through a fern gully at night and experience the natural fairy lights.
  
  
• Surfing at Main Beach - Skenes Creek, Kennett River, Wye River and Johanna (the alternative site for the Bells Beach National Surfing Competition).
  
  
• Walking and driving tours - There are many walks and self drive tours to help you explore the region. Visit Cape Otway, Cray Fish Bay, Triplet Falls, Port Campbell National Park, the Twelve Appostles and the Carisbrook Coast. Information is available at the local visitor information centre (Telephone 1300 OTWAYS (689 297).
  
  
• Helicopter Flights - Experience the Twelve Apostles and the magnificence of the Shipwreck Coast from the air - fun and adventure.
  
  
• Apollo Bay Family Farm - A must for the family
  
  
• Great Ocean Walk - This 91km walk is a long distance coastal bushwalking track. Short walks, day hikes and overnight treks are possible.
  
  
• Cape Otway Shipwreck Tours - Unlock the secrets and mysteries of this rugged and pristine coatline. Personal walking tours for small groups, families and schools guided by Mark Brack (son of the Lightkeeper at the Cape Otway Lighthouse)
  
  
• Fine Dining and Eating Out - Dine out at one of the many family friendly restaurants, cafes or bistros in Apollo Bay