Simon's Guidebook
Local Walks
A beautiful beach anytime of the day. Particularly lovely at sunset. Walk around past the rocks to explore.
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Skenes Creek
A beautiful beach anytime of the day. Particularly lovely at sunset. Walk around past the rocks to explore.
Sightseeing
A 30 minute loop around a 300 year old rainforest. Check local advice to see if it’s open (has been undergoing refurbishments).
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Maits Rest Rainforest Walk
Great Ocean RoadA 30 minute loop around a 300 year old rainforest. Check local advice to see if it’s open (has been undergoing refurbishments).
A land before time! Exquisite rainforest like nothing else. Well worth the 40 minute drive from Apollo Bay.
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Melba Gully State Park
5 Melba Gully RdA land before time! Exquisite rainforest like nothing else. Well worth the 40 minute drive from Apollo Bay.
Absolutely magic! Nothing like stepping foot into this place. You’ll leave feel restored. THE spot for some Shinrin-yoku - forest bathing.
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Californian Redwood Forest
Absolutely magic! Nothing like stepping foot into this place. You’ll leave feel restored. THE spot for some Shinrin-yoku - forest bathing.
Ever seen a platypus? You’ve got a pretty good chance of seeing one here!
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Lake Elizabeth Campground
Ever seen a platypus? You’ve got a pretty good chance of seeing one here!
The best sunrise you will ever see! So many great places to swim, walk and just enjoy the day.
Apollo Bay Beach
The best sunrise you will ever see! So many great places to swim, walk and just enjoy the day.
Food scene
A great spot for a walk and pick up some fresh fish to cook on the BBQ or eat by the waters edge. Excellent place for a sunset.
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Apollo Bay Harbour
1 Trafalgar StA great spot for a walk and pick up some fresh fish to cook on the BBQ or eat by the waters edge. Excellent place for a sunset.
Bay Leaf Cafe
131 Great Ocean RdGreat coffee and awesome breakfasts.
Views to die for and a meal to match!
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Chris's Beacon Point Restaurant & Villa Accommodation
280 Skenes Creek RdViews to die for and a meal to match!
An excellent choice for coffee and food. Make sure you visit on your way to Lake Elizabeth.
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Forrest General Store station
33 Grant StAn excellent choice for coffee and food. Make sure you visit on your way to Lake Elizabeth.
A local institution. A quick and easy place for a quick bite. Pizza, souvas, salads, you name it! They’ve got a massive selection of take away food.
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George's Restaurant
111 Great Ocean RdA local institution. A quick and easy place for a quick bite. Pizza, souvas, salads, you name it! They’ve got a massive selection of take away food.
La Bimba
125 Great Ocean RdFabulous food with incredible views over Apollo Bay.
For lovers of gin! Enjoy a tasting whilst devouring a delicious pizza.
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Apollo Bay Distillery
23-27 Great Ocean RdFor lovers of gin! Enjoy a tasting whilst devouring a delicious pizza.
Forrest Brewing Company
26 Grant StShopping
Great little shop for a coffee and place for on trend homewares, gifts and apparel.
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Bloom.
20 Pascoe StGreat little shop for a coffee and place for on trend homewares, gifts and apparel.