Apollo Bay, Great Ocean Road

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There are also several natural attractions that visitors to Apollo Bay can visit. One is the Marriners Falls, which is accessed via the Barham River Road. A short walk will lead visitors to this attraction, bordered by impressive tree ferns and mosses that add to the natural beauty of these waterfalls. Visitors can also head out to the Triplet Falls, located east of Lavers Hill. These waterfalls are located within a rainforest and can be reached after a short nature walk.

For those wanting to take in the beauty of Apollo Bay and its surrounding areas, there are several lookouts that they can head out to. One of the Marriners Lookout, located a couple of kilometers outside of town. This lookout affords visitors with spectacular views of the coastline and the town. The Gable Lookout, on the other hand, provides breathtaking views of the Moonlight Head and is an excellent vantage point for whale watching during June to September.

Apollo Bay is also the excellent starting point for those who wish to explore the Otway Ranges and the expansive Great Otway National Park. Following the Great Ocean Road, visitors will come upon this spectacular outdoor destination mainly composed of rainforests, waterfalls, rock cliffs, and beaches. One of the highlights in visiting the park is taking the Otway Fly Treetop Walk. Located some 47 kilometers high, this elevated walk affords some of the most breathtaking forest and canopy views of the state. This attraction is accessed via the Phillips Track.

A short drive south of Apollo Bay will lead visitors to Cape Otway, where a light house was constructed in the early part of the 19th century. Guests are allowed to climb this structure for them to behold magnificent coastal views.

Every April, the town comes alive with the Apollo Bay Music Festival, where several music performances are organized in different venues to provide entertainment and merrymaking to visitors and locals alike. This festival has been celebrated for more than a decade and includes several theatrical performances. Most of the activities are centered along the Great Ocean Road and includes events appropriate for teenagers and kids.

In the month of May, Apollo Bay is the starting point for the Great Ocean Road International Marathon, which ends in Lorne. A total of four races will be held during this event, which draws crowd from the surrounding areas and from all over the state.