Guidebook for The Source, Otways
Food Scene
Award winning ice-cream! An absolute must for kids and adults alike. yum!
21 locals recommend
Dooley's Premium Ice Cream
89 Great Ocean RdAward winning ice-cream! An absolute must for kids and adults alike. yum!
Excellent local microbrewery and restaurant. Enjoy a quintessential country feel, with great food and atmosphere.
50 locals recommend
Forrest Brewing Company
26 Grant StExcellent local microbrewery and restaurant. Enjoy a quintessential country feel, with great food and atmosphere.
Our absolute favourite local cafe for breakfast, lunch or delicious treats and coffee.
21 locals recommend
Icaro Wholefood Cafe
1G Moore StOur absolute favourite local cafe for breakfast, lunch or delicious treats and coffee.
Excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner with elevated view on the foreshore. More upmarket than casual dinner at the pub.
68 locals recommend
The Apollo Bay Hotel
95 Great Ocean RdExcellent breakfast, lunch and dinner with elevated view on the foreshore. More upmarket than casual dinner at the pub.
Did you know that Apollo Bay is the Cray fish capital? you simple must have the lobster lunch at the Fisherman's Coop. Freshly caught, affordable and absolutely delicious!
40 locals recommend
Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-Op
2 Breakwater RdDid you know that Apollo Bay is the Cray fish capital? you simple must have the lobster lunch at the Fisherman's Coop. Freshly caught, affordable and absolutely delicious!
Parks & Nature
SKENES CREEK BEACHFRONT PARK
2 Great Ocean Rdquiet and tucked away from the masses
beautiful lake with plenty of opportunities for Platypus and bird spotting
17 locals recommend
Lake Elizabeth
beautiful lake with plenty of opportunities for Platypus and bird spotting
Needless to say, top tourist destination in Victoria and one of the top 5 in Australia. Must visit, especially at sunset.
174 locals recommend
The Twelve Apostles
Needless to say, top tourist destination in Victoria and one of the top 5 in Australia. Must visit, especially at sunset.
Great destination for the Otway Fly Treetop Walk and The Otway Fly Zip Line Tour.
153 locals recommend
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures
Great destination for the Otway Fly Treetop Walk and The Otway Fly Zip Line Tour.
Located along the Aire Valley Road this picnic area is a delightful place to stop and enjoy a picnic or just a short stroll into the forest. The Californian Redwood forest (Sequoia trees), were planted alongside the river in 1939. This unique forest is enchanting and is an experience that you will not forget. (There are two picnic tables located out in the open near the forest and pit toilets are also available nearby. )
Within close driving proximity to this forest are Hopetoun Falls and Beauchamp Falls. If time permits both are highly recommended to visit while in the region. They are well signed off the gravel road heading north towards Beech Forest.
33 locals recommend
Californian Redwood Forest
Located along the Aire Valley Road this picnic area is a delightful place to stop and enjoy a picnic or just a short stroll into the forest. The Californian Redwood forest (Sequoia trees), were planted alongside the river in 1939. This unique forest is enchanting and is an experience that you will not forget. (There are two picnic tables located out in the open near the forest and pit toilets are also available nearby. )
Within close driving proximity to this forest are Hopetoun Falls and Beauchamp Falls. If time permits both are highly recommended to visit while in the region. They are well signed off the gravel road heading north towards Beech Forest.
Hopetoun Falls
Beauchamp Falls
Beauchamp Falls Walking TrackEssentials
Excellent choice for local produce and other quality brands. You'll find all your essentials as well as some luxury treats for your weekend or getaway right here.
100 locals recommend
FoodWorks Apollo Bay
4 Hardy StExcellent choice for local produce and other quality brands. You'll find all your essentials as well as some luxury treats for your weekend or getaway right here.
Sightseeing
Johanna
Beautiful little town away from the main tourist rout.
Fishing, seal tours, sunset cruise and lighthouse tour for families and groups. great fun on the water.
40 locals recommend
Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-Op
2 Breakwater RdFishing, seal tours, sunset cruise and lighthouse tour for families and groups. great fun on the water.
Excellent source of local knowledge, including the local indigenous heritage and life. Highly recommend.
78 locals recommend
Cape Otway Lightstation
Lighthouse RoadExcellent source of local knowledge, including the local indigenous heritage and life. Highly recommend.
Entertainment & Activities
This is unmissable fun for the whole family! Ride electric power assisted bicycles along the beautiful Old Beechy Rail Trail on a guided tour. Great local knowledge and just fabulous fun.
8 locals recommend
Otway E Bikes
2 Manna Gum DrThis is unmissable fun for the whole family! Ride electric power assisted bicycles along the beautiful Old Beechy Rail Trail on a guided tour. Great local knowledge and just fabulous fun.
Amazing wildlife experience for the whole cafe plus a lovely cafe to relax and enjoy local food.
16 locals recommend
Wildlife Wonders
475 Great Ocean RdAmazing wildlife experience for the whole cafe plus a lovely cafe to relax and enjoy local food.
Shopping
Coast Cards
145 Great Ocean RdGorgeous little store for gifts and curiosities, tastefully sourced and styled.
Trendy and stylish clothing, accessories, homewares and gifts. Excellent for unique gifts.
41 locals recommend
Hawkeye Homewares
147 Great Ocean RdTrendy and stylish clothing, accessories, homewares and gifts. Excellent for unique gifts.
Otway Herbs
155 Biddles RdBloom.
20 Pascoe StDelightful store for gifts, quirky fashion and lovely coffee.