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Get off the beaten track with salty hair, sandy toes and wind against your cheek. Slide down the sand dunes, explore the Otway forests, swim the sea, taste the salt, climb trees, float on the river, breathe the wild air, gaze at the stars…and enjoy the natural world.
Feel dwarfed amongst the ancient giants of the forest. Follow the sounds of a trickling stream to the edge of a cascading waterfall. Join the colourful meeting of green forests and blue ocean. Bare witness to the ever-changing moods of the Southern Ocean. Nature is king in the Great Otways.
Eat & Drink
Harvested fresh from fertile volcanic soil by the hand of a knowledgeable local. Food and beverages produced in the Otways just taste better. Graze your way around the Otways Harvest Trail to taste all the reasons why.
Join the pursuit for ecstasy in whatever fashion you please with an endless variety of adventures built to showcase the capturing beauty of the Otways. Befriend the locals as you bike, hike, ride, kayak, board, drive or fly through the regions best. Then return to base to soak in some of the regions luxuries.
Wild for Wildlife
Shhh. Did you hear that? Look, it's a... The Otways are home to many of Australia's favourite locals including kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, platypus, koalas, glow worms, birds, seals, penguins and even migrating Southern Right Whales.
Cape Otway Lightstation
Help guide ships around the treacherous meeting of Bass Straight and the Southern Ocean. This coastline has stories to tell of lives lived and lost on the cliffs knife edge. Discover the regions history and natural beauty at the Cape Otway Lightstation.
Great Otway National Park
A land where ancient giants meet ferocious waters. Discover the rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, lush forests and descending waterfalls making up the Great Otway National Park.
Otway Fly Tree Top Adventures
Floating amongst the towering eucalypts, suspended 30 metres above the forest floor on the Otway Fly Treetop Walk. Then zipline from tower to tower like Tarzan on the Zipline Eco-Tour. Find your bird eye view at Otway Fly Treetop Adventures.
Great Ocean Walk
Great Ocean Walk stretching one of the world’s most spectacular coastlines from Apollo Bay to the iconic Twelve Apostles. Natures drama unfolds at every step from cliff edge to tranquil bays.
Ride Forrest
Ride Forrest - Official Website for Australia’s #1 Mountain Bike Destination - The Forrest MTB Trails
Family Activities
The Otways is full of little activities for big fun including berry picking, glow worms and the Otway Fly.
Otway Coast Hamlets
Otway Coast Hamlets - Wye River, Kennett River, Wongarra, Separation Creek, Great Ocean Road and Otway Ranges
The Otway Coast is the tranquil area of townships and rugged coastal beauty between the busy towns of Lorne and Apollo Bay.
Otway History
Native land of the Gudabanud Aboriginal people, early settlers began arriving in the region in the 1880's to harvest the forest.
SUMMERTIME IN THE OTWAYS
Find a place to stay in
Browse through our selection of accommodation
Recommended accommodation
Countrywide Cottages
Countrywide Cottages have a lot to thank their fabulous guests for as their reviews across the internet again won them the Number One position in the 2020 AAA Gold List...
Parkwood Cottage
Parkwood Cottage, situated at the highest point on the Great Ocean Road, is a recently completed cottage exclusively for couples.
Sea Ranch
Setting a new benchmark for luxury and architecture in Wye River. Sea Ranch is a uniquely designed four bedroom home offering breathtaking views of the ocean and coastline.
Qii House
A spectacular weekend getaway nestled in a tranquil, lush rainforest haven on top of Erskine Falls.
Birregurra Tea House
Step back to a simpler time. Birregurra Tea House is a snug cottage steeped in history. A renovated retreat inspired by wonder. Its own courtyard, bar and games shed.
Retro Retreat
The Retro Retreat is a self-contained holiday house in the heart of the quaint little town of Forrest.
What's on in
Run Forrest Trail Run
The 9th Run Forrest Trail Run offers runners the most picturesque trails in Australia.
Annual-
18 Jul 2021
07:30 - 15:30
APOLLO BAY COMMUNITY MARKET
Due to COVID-19 unfortunately the market will be closed on Saturdays.
Updates on future markets will be published on the Apollo Bay Community Facebook page.
19 Jun 2021-
09:00am - 01:00pm
MARGARET FULTON - THE MUSICAL
A musical biography of a true Aussie legend based on her bestselling autobiography.
28 Jun 2021-
07:00pm - 08:20pm
KAWARREN OTWAY MAKERS & GROWERS MARKET
Local food and craft food available. Great family day out.
04 Jul 2021-
09:00am - 02:00pm
THE RUNAWAY PRIEST
See Christopher Martin-McCombe as Kev, the Runaway Priest in the Premiere Season
Kev, busking as a juggler, lives on the Street of Sighs, in the shadow of the church and the predatory Monsignor Jonah.
24 Jul 2021-
07:30pm - 10:00pm
Margaret Fulton - The Musical
A musical biography of a true Aussie legend based on her bestselling autobiography.
28 Jul 2021-
19:00 - 20:20
Nearby restaurants
Fusion Restaurant Colac
Overlooking Colac's Memorial Square, Fusion Restaurant Colac offers an ever-changing modern Australian menu and features dishes that showcase the best that our region has to offer whilst delivering flavours from...
Lake View Cafe
A boutique cafe offering exceptional service, seasonal changing menu consisting of local produce sourced from the region.
Yield Restaurant and Providore
Simon and Kara Stewart's restaurant embodies their belief that dining is an experience best shared with loved ones.
Gentle Annie Berry Gardens
Gentle Annie Berry Gardens is a licensed farmhouse cafe/restaurant and produce shop located on a pick your own berry farm in the beautiful Pennyroyal Valley.
Otway Chai
Otway Chai have been blending, making, brewing, sharing, serving, tasting, drinking and loving Chai Tea for over 10 years now.
Platypi Chocolate
Platypi Chocolate is the latest great reason to visit Forrest in Victoria's Otway region. Try a hot chocolate, a fabulous coffee, tasty lunch or jump straight to the delicious desserts...
