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Before you go
Your trip to Apollo Bay.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Apollo Bay – Victoria Destination Great Ocean Road about 190 km from Melbourne
How to get there
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Avalon Airport (AVV) Avalon · 135 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Lorne, about 45 km via the Great Ocean Road; from Melbourne, about 190 km, around 3 hours. Regular buses pass through the village.
How many days
One night, for Cape Otway and the forest, before heading to the Twelve Apostles.
When to go
Year-round. Summer is busier; in winter it rains more and is windier, but the forest becomes greener.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, or by organized tour: the lighthouse and forest trails are tens of kilometers from the village.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Apollo Bay
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Morning
Cape Otway
Drive to the Cape Otway lighthouse and look for koalas in the trees along the access road.
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Afternoon
Otway forest
Return through the forest and finish at Apollo Bay’s harbour, with its fishing boats.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Apollo Bay?
Visit the Cape Otway lighthouse, look for koalas on the access road and walk in the forests of Great Otway National Park.
Can you see koalas near Apollo Bay?
Yes, it’s common to see them in the eucalyptus alongside the Cape Otway road, but sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Is Apollo Bay far from the Twelve Apostles?
About 90 km, roughly 1½ hours on the road, which passes through the forest.
Does Apollo Bay have a beach?
Yes, a wide bay in front of the town, with a lifeguarded area in summer.