Beach Haven's Guide Book
Sightseeing
This is a historic landmark a short drive from Apollo Bay. The views are breath-taking.
78 locals recommend
Cape Otway Lightstation
Lighthouse RoadThis is a historic landmark a short drive from Apollo Bay. The views are breath-taking.
The great outdoors
This charming seaside town is brimming a relaxed and holiday vibe all year round. A friendly community with lots of unique local businesses, makes Apollo Bay one of the best loved towns along the Great Ocean Road.
The local beach is a long sandy stretch of perfection. Great for swimming, surfing and fishing.
Apollo Bay Beach
This charming seaside town is brimming a relaxed and holiday vibe all year round. A friendly community with lots of unique local businesses, makes Apollo Bay one of the best loved towns along the Great Ocean Road.
The local beach is a long sandy stretch of perfection. Great for swimming, surfing and fishing.
Within a short drive of Beach Haven is the lovely Skenes Beach. Perfect for a picnic or a stroll.
Skenes Creek Beach
Great Ocean RoadWithin a short drive of Beach Haven is the lovely Skenes Beach. Perfect for a picnic or a stroll.
Why not explore the Great Ocean route on foot. Take time to really enjoy the spectacular coastline and views that make this corner of the world simply unique.
24 locals recommend
Great Ocean Walk
100 Great Ocean RdWhy not explore the Great Ocean route on foot. Take time to really enjoy the spectacular coastline and views that make this corner of the world simply unique.
Take a self-guided walk along the Mait's Rest Rainforest boardwalk. Ancient trees, fern gardens, lush and green. Quite simply, one of the most enjoyable days out.
https://www.world-of-waterfalls.com/waterfalls/australia-carisbrook-falls/
Another great option, is to visit Carisbrook Waterfalls. Spectacular!
118 locals recommend
Maits Rest Rainforest Walk
Great Ocean RoadTake a self-guided walk along the Mait's Rest Rainforest boardwalk. Ancient trees, fern gardens, lush and green. Quite simply, one of the most enjoyable days out.
https://www.world-of-waterfalls.com/waterfalls/australia-carisbrook-falls/
Another great option, is to visit Carisbrook Waterfalls. Spectacular!
https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/Parks-Recreation/Paradise-Picnic-Reserve
The Paradise Picnic Reserve a short drive from Apollo Bay has interesting trails, lake, river, waterfall. Shaded places to picnic and restrooms.
Colac Otway Shire
https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/Parks-Recreation/Paradise-Picnic-Reserve
The Paradise Picnic Reserve a short drive from Apollo Bay has interesting trails, lake, river, waterfall. Shaded places to picnic and restrooms.
Artisanal Foods and Beverages
https://www.otwayharvesttrail.org.au/
Otway Harvest Trail is a gourmand's delight. Sample local wines, beers. Pick up some of the best of artisanal breads, cheeses, organic berries all within a drive of Beach Haven.
48 locals recommend
Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean Roadhttps://www.otwayharvesttrail.org.au/
Otway Harvest Trail is a gourmand's delight. Sample local wines, beers. Pick up some of the best of artisanal breads, cheeses, organic berries all within a drive of Beach Haven.
Dining, Wining, Coffee and Treats ... and so much more!
https://www.greatoceanroadaustralia.org/apollo-bay-restaurants/
Apollo Bay is famous for its restaurants. With so many choices from high-end dining, fun bars and cafes, to the best fish and chips EVER! you will have so much to choose from. Get out on foot and explore all the delicious offerings of this wonderful town.
48 locals recommend
Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean Roadhttps://www.greatoceanroadaustralia.org/apollo-bay-restaurants/
Apollo Bay is famous for its restaurants. With so many choices from high-end dining, fun bars and cafes, to the best fish and chips EVER! you will have so much to choose from. Get out on foot and explore all the delicious offerings of this wonderful town.
History - Getting to Know more about Apollo Bay
Full of interest facts and history about this unique destination.
49 locals recommend
Apollo Bay Museum
6250 Great Ocean RdFull of interest facts and history about this unique destination.