Simon's Guidebook

Simon
Simon's Guidebook

Local Walks

A beautiful beach anytime of the day. Particularly lovely at sunset. Walk around past the rocks to explore.
7 locals recommend
Skenes Creek
7 locals recommend
A beautiful beach anytime of the day. Particularly lovely at sunset. Walk around past the rocks to explore.

Sightseeing

A 30 minute loop around a 300 year old rainforest. Check local advice to see if it’s open (has been undergoing refurbishments).
118 locals recommend
Maits Rest Rainforest Walk
Great Ocean Road
118 locals recommend
A 30 minute loop around a 300 year old rainforest. Check local advice to see if it’s open (has been undergoing refurbishments).
A land before time! Exquisite rainforest like nothing else. Well worth the 40 minute drive from Apollo Bay.
33 locals recommend
Melba Gully State Park
5 Melba Gully Rd
33 locals recommend
A land before time! Exquisite rainforest like nothing else. Well worth the 40 minute drive from Apollo Bay.
Absolutely magic! Nothing like stepping foot into this place. You’ll leave feel restored. THE spot for some Shinrin-yoku - forest bathing.
33 locals recommend
Californian Redwood Forest
33 locals recommend
Absolutely magic! Nothing like stepping foot into this place. You’ll leave feel restored. THE spot for some Shinrin-yoku - forest bathing.
Ever seen a platypus? You’ve got a pretty good chance of seeing one here!
18 locals recommend
Lake Elizabeth Campground
18 locals recommend
Ever seen a platypus? You’ve got a pretty good chance of seeing one here!
The best sunrise you will ever see! So many great places to swim, walk and just enjoy the day.
Apollo Bay Beach
The best sunrise you will ever see! So many great places to swim, walk and just enjoy the day.

Food scene

A great spot for a walk and pick up some fresh fish to cook on the BBQ or eat by the waters edge. Excellent place for a sunset.
17 locals recommend
Apollo Bay Harbour
1 Trafalgar St
17 locals recommend
A great spot for a walk and pick up some fresh fish to cook on the BBQ or eat by the waters edge. Excellent place for a sunset.
Great coffee and awesome breakfasts.
19 locals recommend
Bay Leaf Cafe
131 Great Ocean Rd
19 locals recommend
Great coffee and awesome breakfasts.
Views to die for and a meal to match!
81 locals recommend
Chris's Beacon Point Restaurant & Villa Accommodation
280 Skenes Creek Rd
81 locals recommend
Views to die for and a meal to match!
An excellent choice for coffee and food. Make sure you visit on your way to Lake Elizabeth.
17 locals recommend
Forrest General Store station
33 Grant St
17 locals recommend
An excellent choice for coffee and food. Make sure you visit on your way to Lake Elizabeth.
A local institution. A quick and easy place for a quick bite. Pizza, souvas, salads, you name it! They’ve got a massive selection of take away food.
8 locals recommend
George's Restaurant
111 Great Ocean Rd
8 locals recommend
A local institution. A quick and easy place for a quick bite. Pizza, souvas, salads, you name it! They’ve got a massive selection of take away food.
Fabulous food with incredible views over Apollo Bay.
68 locals recommend
La Bimba
125 Great Ocean Rd
68 locals recommend
Fabulous food with incredible views over Apollo Bay.
For lovers of gin! Enjoy a tasting whilst devouring a delicious pizza.
27 locals recommend
Apollo Bay Distillery
23-27 Great Ocean Rd
27 locals recommend
For lovers of gin! Enjoy a tasting whilst devouring a delicious pizza.
50 locals recommend
Forrest Brewing Company
26 Grant St
50 locals recommend

Shopping

Great little shop for a coffee and place for on trend homewares, gifts and apparel.
10 locals recommend
Bloom.
20 Pascoe St
10 locals recommend
Great little shop for a coffee and place for on trend homewares, gifts and apparel.