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
- The warning comes after measles exposure sites were identified along the Great Ocean Road in February, including in Lorne, Wye River and Apollo Bay.
- The Vasco Era, the Apollo Bay-born rock trio known for ferocious live performances, sit alongside The Night Terrors, a Melbourne duo whose …
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