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Great Ocean Walk Retreat
Situated at Glenaire only 400m from the Great Ocean Walk at Castle Cove. Great Ocean Walk Retreat offers brand new luxury apartment style accommodation. Stunning views of the Glenaire valley & farmland. more info
Cape Otway Lightstation
Experience the oldest, surviving lighthouse in mainland Australia. Perched on towering sea cliffs where Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean collide. Experience what life used to be like. more info
Otway Cottage
Otway Cottage is a little three bedroom, Victorian Cottage located within the township of Beech Forest. The house dates back to around 1940s & has been fully renovated. CLose to waterfalls. more info
Forrest River Valley B&B
Forrest River Valley B & B is a purpose built, contemporary establishment. Stylish suites offer guests panoramic valley views. Guests can relax in the sauna & hydrotherapy spa & enjoy breakfast on a private balcony. more info
King Parrot Cottages
Six architect-designed, fully self-contained, one to four bedroom cottages, accommodating from one couple to 14 people. Each offers comfort, character and privacy with stunning valley views. more info
Bimbi Park at Cape Otway
Bimbi Park has lots of inexpensive accommodation in a gorgeous bush setting near Cape Otway. Various styles of cabin and camping. Great family accommodation. LOts of koalas. more info
Elliminook in Birregurra
Elliminook Heritage Bed & Breakfast offers luxury accommodation with 4 stately rooms to choose from or you can book the whole property for a group function. Fabulous, formal gardens. more info
Johanna River Farm & Cottages
Pet friendly, farm stay accommodation at Johanna mid way on the Great Ocean Road. Perfect for both families and couples. Experience a working farm. Kids can feed the animals. Only a few minutes to the beach. more info
Great Ocean Road Cottages
If you are looking for self contained cottages midway on the Great Ocean Road then these cottages may tick all the boxes. Perfectly positioned to see all the major sights and exceptionally comfortable. more info
Fauna Australia Wildlife Retreat
Fauna Australia at Lavers Hill offers various styles of accommodation to suit different needs & budgets. All accommodation has direct access to the wildlife in the park. Kids love it here. more info
Shearwater Retreat
Premium pet friendly accommodation situated along the Great Ocean Road on the rugged coast at Cape Otway. Four lovely cottages positioned high in the dunes, surrounded by the magnificent Great Otway National Park. more info
This website has a large and diverse range of GREAT OCEAN ROAD ACCOMMODATION. It lists a wide variety of accommodation businesess in both the Otways hinterland and along the Great Ocean Road. This is a quality, image driven internet directory which has been designed for its ease of use and for those who are looking for great ocean road accommodation and hinterland accommodation specifically in the Great Otway National Park. There is a wide variety of Great Ocean Road accommodation options & they begin at Torquay. Then you will find Great Ocean Road accommodation oprtions in Aireys Inlet, Anglesea, Lorne, the Lorne hinterland, Wye & Kennett River, Apollo Bay, Cape Otway, Johanna, Glenaire, Lavers Hill, Beech Forest, Forrest, Deans Marsh, Barongarook, Colac, Princetown, Port Campbell, Warrnambool and finally Port Fairy. The description for each venue is only brief; pictures tell a thousand words. There are so many things to see and do in this region that a stay of at least 2 or 3 days is recommended. Have a look at some of the photographs of the Great Ocean Road & Otways in our photo gallery. The Otway Ranges has been a well kept secret for a long time but the word is spreading. Nevertheless, you can be assured that with just a little effort you can relax at the bottom of one of many waterfalls, hike through pristine forests, enjoy the thrill of the Otway Fly, take in spectacular sunsets or simply stroll along a beach - all with no-one else around! And now of course we have the Great Ocean Walk. Many of the properties listed in this website are either on or very near to the Great Ocean Walk. Great lodgings and scenery which will quite literally take your breath away! Great Ocean Road Accommodation - well worth the journey!
LOcal Resources
Apollo
Bay Music Festival. April.
The Great Ocean Road Marathon. Lorne to Apollo Bay. May.
Opera in the Otways. Saturday, November.
Oktoberfest at Otway Estate Winery. October.
Make sure you visit Cape
Otway Lightstation. Australia's oldest and
most significant lighthouse.
Also a must see is the Otway
Fly. The longest
& tallest rainforest skywalk in the world.
Great Ocean Road Accommodation Options
The accommodation along the Great Ocean Road and in the Otways can likewise cater to a diverse range of preferences; from backpackers and budget motel style accommodation to a very diverse range of bed and breakfasts offering I might add some absolutely sumptuous breakfasts, through to apartments, self contained cottages, holiday houses and resort style accommodation to be found in Apollo Bay. Great Ocean Road Accommodation is of a very high standard and is plentiful but if you are planning to visit in any of the peak seasons, especially the Christmas holidays, Easter and during New Years Eve, then please book in advance or you may miss out. The population at these times of the year can swell to thousands.
So much to enjoy in the Otway Ranges and along the Great Ocean Road
If you are keen on your food then the cuisine in this locale will not disappoint. Many of the accommodation venues in this area offer in house meals of an exceptional standard. If however, you prefer to eat out, you can choose from a wide variety of great pub meals, or visit some of the numerous cafes and restaurants - listed above. As far as things to do is concerned you won't be disappointed - check out all the great shops in Apollo Bay and Lorne. If you're more of an armchair shopper you can shop online at Otways Online. The fantastic coastline and the Great Ocean Road will take days and there is much more to this area than simply the coastline. Head just a little bit off the beaten track into the hinterland of the Otways and you will find hidden treasures everywhere. And if you don't have your own vehicle there is no need to worry as there are a number of great value for money melbourne car hire companies. Pick up the vehicle of your choice in Melbourne and enjoy one of the best drives in the world along the famous Great Ocean Road to wherever you are staying in the Great Otway National Park.