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| Explore the Apollo Bay on Our Great Ocean Road Tours |
Tucked away at the foothills of the Otways, the charming village of Apollo Bay sprawls out into the sparkling waters of the Southern Ocean. Here, visitors are exposed to a colourful mix of ancient rainforests, cascading waterfalls, and trickling streams. And, when the day is done, you can enjoy the heart of Apollo Bay by tucking into freshly caught seafood.
The waters surrounding Apollo Bay provide a backdrop for a whole host of fun adventures. For the more relaxed traveller, a simple swim in the shallows might suffice, but for those looking for a dash more adventure, there is surfing and kayaking to be done. Elsewhere, local seal colonies laze about on the sand, allowing visitors to get up close.
Outside of the water, you can take a sunset beach ride on horseback and explore the quaint teahouses and local art galleries in the village centre. The charming streets are lined with artisan gift stores and a range of culinary highlights, many of which feature the village’s cuisines of choice – seafood.
In fact, seafood is a really important part of life in Apollo Bay, with fishing making up one of the most saturated industries in the area. This means that seafood is always on the menu, but visitors can also catch their own on one of the many deep sea fishing adventures that go out every day.
At weekends, the village bursts into life with a colourful market selling everything from crafts, art, and curios from around the area.
Outside of the village centre, visitors can dive into the heart of the Otways to discover the ancient natural beauty that characters the Great Ocean Road. Here, Australia’s oldest lighthouse is tucked away amongst lush ferns and magical waterfalls. The menu of adventures available in the forest is expansive, with mountain biking and treetop walks along the Otway Fly top of the list. As you go, keep your eyes peeled for native animal species, particularly the glow worms at Melba Gully and the elusive but fascinating platypus that hides out in the waters of Lake Elizabeth.
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