Apollo Bay is situated about 3 hours drive along the Great Ocean Road, South West of Victoria’s capital, Melbourne. Apollo Bay is a small township between the Southern Ocean and the Otway Ranges. It is the starting point for the world famous Great Ocean Walk, a 104 kilometre trek, that takes in the nearby Cape Otway and 12 Apostles. During whale season from May to October, Southern Right whales come to breed but you can also see a wide variety of other types.
Apollo Bay is an excellent place to base yourself whilst visiting nearby attractions. It offers a wide variety of accommodation options to suit all needs.
Things to do
See nature at it’s best around Apollo Bay.
The 12 Apostles are just 1 1/4 hour scenic drive from your Apollo Bay base.
Location
News
- Tayla Bertrand, Apollo Bay ; Lani Foster, Colac Imperials ; Claudia Wisbey, Otway Districts ; Kira Hollmer, Lorne ; Scarlett Gibson, Colac Tigers.
- This includes projects to redevelop the Apollo Bay Harbour, Point Grey in Lorne, and the Twelve Apostles visitor precinct. Further along the Great …
- 20200910 Apollo Bay Entrance Sign.jpg. Colac Otway Shire Council has endorsed simplifying management of the Pascoe Street Carpark in Apollo Bay.
- Apollo Bay filmmaker. Sep 29, 2026. LA-based filmmaker comes home to direct Apollo Bay production. Wombat's Walk. Sep 29, 2026. Walking to help …
- Tucked away amongst lush, established gardens in the much-loved "Old Apollo Bay" pocket of town, Villa St Martin is a home with heart.