Things to do in Apollo Bay & surrounds
Basing yourself in Apollo Bay means you can discover all the best of what the Great Ocean Road and the Otway Ranges have to offer in easy reach, from surf beaches and ice cream shops in summer, to pumping waterfalls, whale watching and cosy fireside accommodation in winter.
Less than 3 hours from Melbourne, Apollo Bay puts you in easy reach of everything from Bells Beach to the 12 Apostles along the coast, to the Forrest mountain bike trails and the hatted restaurant Brae in the hinterland – and of course Wildlife Wonders.
Even after you’ve visited Wildlife Wonders, we do hope you will stay a little longer in the region as there is plenty more on offer. Here are some of our favourite things to do in Apollo Bay and surrounds.
Have fun in the treetops at Otway Fly
Once you’ve seen Otways from ground-level, why not experience it from the treetops at the Otway Fly? The hour drive from Wildlife Wonders via Lavers Hill gives you a real taste of the Otways – past the wetlands at Glenaire, glimpsing the Southern Ocean at Castle Cove, heading through lush farmland into the hills, before arriving in the tall, towering forest. The drive is an experience within itself.
At the Otway Fly you can soak up the breath-taking view of the rainforest on the more laid back Treetop Walk, or soar through the leafy treetops on their Zipline tour. And don’t forget to check out the nearby Triplet Falls while you’re there
Visit the local seal colony with Apollo Bay Surf & Kayak
Take your adventures to the ocean with surf lessons or make it a day of wildlife and compliment your Wildlife Wonders tour with a Guided Seal Kayak Tour from Apollo Bay Surf & Kayak. This group tour takes you on a kayaking adventure to the seal colony just off Marengo where you will be instructed by qualified guides and learn more about these fun mammals. This one is fun for the whole family (so long as your kids are 12 or over). It also gives you a different and amazing view of the Apollo Bay coastline.
If hiking is your thing, you can’t get better than the Great Ocean Walk
The bucket list Great Ocean Walk in full is around 110kms. You can choose to complete the walk in full, beginning in Apollo Bay, choose some legs to complete, or get a guide and take the stress out of planning.
Mark at Walk 91 takes all the stress out of hiking the iconic Great Ocean Walk, organising an itinerary to suit you. Choose walks ranging from 3 to 7 days, hike as a group or go solo, camp on the walk, or pick your own luxury accommodation with daily drop off and pickups. Before he founded Walk 91, Mark Kininmonth was one of the Park Rangers responsible for the creation of the Great Ocean Walk, so he really does have all the inside information to help you get the most out of your walk.