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
- … Apollo Bay, to Clyde south east of Melbourne.A single magpie has been included in the impacted birds list, along with a single silver gull and …
- The revelations were made at a community meeting in Apollo Bay on Wednesday night. “That doesn't mean there's not more out there, it just means that …
- Apollo Bay residents attended a community meeting on Wednesday to learn more about bird flu. Environmental and local agencies responsible for managing …
- Apollo Bay could lose its only childcare service by Christmas after the local centre's application for federal funding was rejected without …
- With two rainwater tanks providing a sustainable water source and easy access to Apollo Bay (30 km) and Lavers Hill (22 km), this magical haven blends …


