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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 here 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.
Plan your visit to coincide with the many markets, festivals, community arts events and cultural festivals that fill the region’s calendar year-round.The Otways has inspired generations of artists, writers, sculptors and performers. There’s a rich vein of creativity anchored in local arts communities. Tap into it at regional and independent galleries, performance spaces, pocket-sized studios and art-inspired trails.
Featured Events
Great Ocean Road Running Festival
Hardy Street, Apollo Bay, VIC 3233
The fourteenth edition of the Great Ocean Road Running Festival will take place on May 19 and 20 with the event offering one...
19 May 2018 06:00am - 20 May 2018 11:00pm
Run Forrest Trail Run
Hennigan Crescent, Forrest, VIC 3236
The 6th annual Run Forrest Trail Run offers runners the most picturesque trails in Australia.
10 Jun 2018
Apollo Bay Farmers Market
19-21 Moore Street, Apollo Bay, VIC 3233
Apollo Bay Farmers Market was established by a very enthusiastic team of food lovers in March 2010, in order to showcase fresh and...
18 Jun 2017 09:00am - 20 May 2018 01:00pm
Go 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.
Ride Forrest
Ride Forrest - Official Website for Australia’s #1 Mountain Bike Destination - The Forrest MTB Trails
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.
Family Activities
The Otways is full of little activities for big fun including berry picking, glow worms and the Otway Fly.
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.
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.
Find a place to stay in The Otways
Browse through our selection of accommodation
Recommended accommodation
Pebble Point
Pebble Point is an exclusive bush retreat nestled behind the cliff tops and rock formations of the world famous Twelve Apostles.
Qii House
A spectacular weekend getaway nestled in a tranquil, lush rainforest haven on top of Erskine Falls.
Otway Farmstay B&B
Otway Farmstay bed and breakfast is situated in the heart of the Otway Ranges at Ferguson, between Beech Forest and Lavers Hill, south of Colac and not far from the...
Johanna Seaside Cottages
Johanna Seaside Cottages is a unique coastal property providing boutique self contained cottages in the heart of Great Ocean Road at Johanna Beach.
Gone Surfin
Gone Surfin’ is situated on The Great Ocean Road just past Lavers Hill, and boasts stunning views towards Bass Strait and across the Otway Ranges.
7 Falls Apartments
7 Falls Apartments offer families and couples 3 bedroom luxury apartment accommodation in Apollo Bay.
What's on in The Otways
Open Mic Sunday Session at Great Ocean Road Brewhouse
Have you got talent? Bring along your skills, voice, jokes, instrument of choice and take the stage and show punters what you are...
20 May 2017
11:30am
06 May 2018
05:30pm
Apollo Bay Farmers Market
Apollo Bay Farmers Market was established by a very enthusiastic team of food lovers in March 2010, in order to showcase fresh and...
18 Jun 2017
09:00am
20 May 2018
01:00pm
ANZAC DAY CELEBRATIONS
ANZAC Day services will be hosted in several places on Wednesday 25 April, 2018
25 Apr 2018
06:00am
25 Apr 2018
03:00pm
GREAT OCEAN & OTWAY CLASSIC RIDE 2018
One of Australia's premier and most spectacular rides. Starting and finishing in Torquay the ride takes in the spectacular farmland of the Otway ranges and then back along the Great Ocean Road.
28 Apr 2018
07:00am
28 Apr 2018
05:00pm
APOLLO BAY COMMUNITY MARKET
Apollo Bay Foreshore | 9am - 1pm
Apollo Bay Market is held every Saturdays morning and provides an excellent opportunity for a pleasant morning with quality handmade wares, conversation, coffee from nearby cafes and the beach all on offer.
28 Apr 2018
09:00am
28 Apr 2018
01:00pm
Matt Orchard at the Great Ocean Road Brewhouse
Visit the Great Ocean Road Brewhouse for a great night of free live music with Matt Orchard.
28 Apr 2018
08:30pm
28 Apr 2018
11:30pm
Nearby restaurants
Hulm's Bakery Colac
Hulms Bakery Colac is a family owned business delivering quality baked goods to Colac 7 district for the past 70 years.
Brae
Set on a hillside on a 30 acre organic farm, Brae is a contemporary restaurant with six luxury guest suites – a place to interact with nature and eat from...
Platypi Chocolate
Platypi Chocolate is an exciting new café built on the treeline of the majestic Otway Ranges in Forrest.
Carrington Garden Cafe
Carrington Garden Cafe is a rose garden surrounded by the Carrington hazelnut orchard.The relaxing environment is unique to the area.
Blakes Estate Winery
Blakes Estate is located in Deans Marsh, nestled in the foothills of the Otway Ranges in western Victoria.
Otway Estate Winery & Brewery
Otway Estate Winery and Brewery occupies a forest clearing in the northern foothills of the Otway ranges, 10 minutes south of Colac.
