Apollo Bay is known to the locals as Paradise by the sea and quite deservedly so. It is situated midway along the Great Ocean Road and at the very beginning of the Great Ocean Walk. It is sheltered by the hills of the surrounding Otway Ranges and faces what could only be described as one of the best and safest beaches along the entire Great Ocean Road. Much of the Apollo Bay accommodation is situated in the main street having direct access to the beach only a short stroll away. Just a few kilometres away you will find yourself in magnificent temperate rainforests with some spectacular waterfalls. Food: Apollo Bay is widely known for its sumptuous crayfish and this full time fishing fleet mingles with local anglers and cruising yachts which drop in to shelter from the sometimes furious Southern Ocean. If you like your seafood then the local fishing co-op will delight. There is also a wide selection of cafes and restaurants to choose from and Apollo Bay has a full range of accommodation facilities; from numerous backpackers, caravan parks and beachfront motels to charming bed and breakfasts and magnificently extravagant cottages and apartments. Whatever it is you are looking for you’re sure to find it here for Apollo Bay accommodation is plentiful and varied but please make sure that during peak seasons you book well in advance as Apollo Bay is fast becoming one of the most visited locations on the Great Ocean Road.