THIS WINTER WE LOVE
Featured Events
Celebrate 15 years with Otway Fly
360 Phillips Track, Fergusen
Come along to the Otway Fly Treetop Adventures to celebrate our 15th Birthday with discounted tickets to the treetop walk and our zipline...
Points South By The Sea Winter Deal
5260 Great Ocean Rd, Wongarra VIC 3221
Stay a minimum of 2 nights at Points South By The Sea located on The Great Ocean Road and receive a complimentary welcome hamper, 2 bottles of wine and a...
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.
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
Southern Anchorage Retreat
Southern Anchorage Retreat is indulgence in the Otways, just a short 20 minute drive to the iconic Twelve Apostles.
Daysy Hill Country Cottages
Daysy Hill Country Cottages Port Campbell provides country indulgence and spacious seclusion at the heart of the Shipwreck Coast.
Pebble Point
Pebble Point is an exclusive bush retreat nestled behind the cliff tops and rock formations of the world famous Twelve Apostles.
Otway Central
Otway Central is a licensed hotel and cafe / restaurant providing accommodation and fuel. Located in Lavers Hill, in the heart of the Otway Ranges and a great base from...
Alkina Lodge
As the closest luxury accommodation to the Twelve Apostles, Alkina Lodge is perched on a hill top overlooking the Southern Ocean.
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.
What's on in The Otways
Sunday "The Recovery" at the Brewhouse
It's official. Every Sunday "The Recovery" will be at the Great Ocean Road Brewhouse.
17 Jun 2018
12:00pm
29 Jul 2018
04:00pm
Jade and Jarrod - Free Live Music at The Brewhouse
Two local school teachers and experienced performers. Jade and Jarrod play all of your old and new favourite covers.
23 Jun 2018
08:30pm
23 Jun 2018
11:30pm
Jade and Jarrod
Two local school teachers and experienced performers. Jade and Jarrod play all of your old and new favourite covers.
23 Jun 2018
08:30pm
23 Jun 2018
11:30pm
KAWARREN OTWAY GROWERS & MAKERS
Local produce and crafts market including fresh produce, berries, jewellery, cheeses and knitted goods.
24 Jun 2018
09:00am
24 Jun 2018
02:00pm
MORNING MUSIC - THE 60S GIRLS ROCK SHOW
The 1960s produced some extraordinary female vocalists and fabulous songs.
Well known Melbourne ‘60s music specialists, The Substitutes, have handpicked the best artists and songs that you will all know and love: P.P. Arnold, Melanie, Sandie Shaw, Lynne Randell, Lulu, Shocking Blue and Julie Driscoll as well as the giants of the period such as Dusty Springfield, The Supremes, Mamas & Papas, Nancy Sinatra and Joni Mitchell.
26 Jun 2018
11:00am
26 Jun 2018
12:00pm
Band of Trolls - Free Live Music at The Brewhouse
Get your dancing shoes on and head down to the Great Ocean Road Brewhouse for a fun night with the local group, Band...
30 Jun 2018
09:00pm
30 Jun 2018
11:59pm
Nearby restaurants
Otways Bistro @ Otways Tourist Park
Otways Tourist Park at Gellibrand now has a Bistro and Take-Away which is available to every-one!
Moriac General Store
Enjoy some country hospitality in the picturesque rural town of Moriac, just 15minutes from Geelong and on the way to the Otways and Surfcoast.
Carrington Garden Cafe
Carrington Garden Cafe is a rose garden surrounded by the Carrington hazelnut orchard.The relaxing environment is unique to the area.
Martians Cafe & Bar
Michael, Liz and staff invite you to come and experience the relaxing vibe that is Martians Cafe.
Sweet Thyme Cafe
A sweet little cafe in Winchelsea, Victoria, Sweet Thyme Cafe serves excellent food with a smile.
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...
