Cape Otway

This rugged headland offers unique views from its historic lighthouse and idyllic beaches. You might even see koalas in the wild.

The Cape Otway Lightstation marks the southern tip of Victoria's western coast. After seeing the lightkeepers' residences, telegraph station and radar bunker, climb the lighthouse to see the spot where the Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean collide. The surrounding Great Otway National Park has a rainforest with waterfalls and a eucalyptus forest where koalas hang out, while the cape itself is dotted with unspoilt beaches. Base yourself in Apollo Bay or Lavers Hill to come back a few times.

Explore Cape Otway

Great Otway National Park

Marvel at the natural beauty of this Cape Otway reserve as you camp in dense rainforest, walk atop coastal cliffs or bike down trails flanked by ferns and waterfalls.

Apollo Bay Harbour

Whether staying in Apollo Bay, cruising through town down the Great Ocean Road or sailing in on a yacht, this harbour provides safe haven with great dining, watersports and impeccable views.

Skenes Creek

If you were to define the towns along the Great Ocean Road in fashion terms, Skenes Creek would be labelled as ‘summer casual’.

Kennett River

The extra ‛t’ this tiny town tagged onto the name of its river surely stands for Tourism, because without it Kennett River would just be, well, just that: a waterway.

Wye River

For a small coastal settlement, Wye River has a lot of admirers. This scenic town adds yet another exclamation mark to all the hype about the Great Ocean Road.

Princetown

Being part of Victoria’s famous Great Ocean Road, Princetown sits firmly on the tourist trail, but when you’re there, it feels more like an island getaway.

Where to stay in Cape Otway

Motel Marengo

26-28 Great Ocean RoadMarengo, Marengo

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Situated near the beach in Marengo, this motel is close to Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve, Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary and Great Ocean Road Waterfront. Also nearby are Apollo Bay Harbour and Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre.

Comfort Inn The International

37 Great Ocean Road

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in the heart of Apollo Bay, this beach hotel is steps from Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve. Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre and Apollo Bay Harbour are also within 10 minutes.

Best Western Apollo Bay Motel and Apartments

2 Moore Street

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in the heart of Apollo Bay, this golf hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre and Apollo Bay Harbour. Old Cable Station Museum and Marriners Lookout are also within 3 mi (5 km).

The Apollo Apartments

169 Great Ocean Rd.

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Situated by the ocean, this apartment building is steps from Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre. Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Apollo Bay Harbour are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge

23 Pascoe Street

Rated 3.8 / 5 by Guests

Situated in Apollo Bay, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve, Great Ocean Road Waterfront, and Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre. Apollo Bay Harbour and Old Cable Station Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Rayville Boat Houses

9 Noel Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Situated in Apollo Bay, this beach villa is within a 5-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Great Ocean Road Waterfront. Apollo Bay Harbour and Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre are also within 15 minutes.

Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn

173 Great Ocean Road

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in the heart of Apollo Bay, this beach motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre and Apollo Bay Harbour. Marriners Lookout and Maits Rest Rainforest Walk are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Captains At The Bay

21 Pascoe Street

Rated 4.8 / 5 by Guests

Situated in Apollo Bay, this beach motel is steps from Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre. Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Apollo Bay Harbour are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Iluka Motel

65-71 Great Ocean Road

Rated 3.4 / 5 by Guests

Offering direct access to the beach, this Apollo Bay motel is steps from Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve. Apollo Bay Harbour and Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre are also within 15 minutes.

Apollo Bay Backpackers

47 Montrose Avenue

Rated 3.5 / 5 by Guests

Situated in Apollo Bay, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve. Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre and Apollo Bay Harbour are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Skenes Creek Lodge Motel and Restaurant

61 Great Ocean Road

Rated 3.9 / 5 by Guests

Situated in Skenes Creek, this beach motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Marriners Lookout, Great Otway National Park, and Apollo Bay Harbour. Maits Rest Rainforest Walk and Hopetoun Falls are also within 25 mi (40 km).

A Great Ocean View Motel

1 Great Ocean Road

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Situated in Apollo Bay, this beach motel is within a 10-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Great Ocean Road Waterfront. Apollo Bay Harbour and Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre are also within 15 minutes.

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Things to do in Cape Otway

2-Day Great Ocean Road Tour to Apollo Bay & Lorne

By AAT Kings

The ruggedly majestic scenery of the southeastern coast is on spectacular display as you embark on Australia's most iconic coastal drive—the Great Ocean

Duration: 2d

Cities near Cape Otway

Skenes Creek

If you were to define the towns along the Great Ocean Road in fashion terms, Skenes Creek would be labelled as ‘summer casual’.

Kennett River

The extra ‛t’ this tiny town tagged onto the name of its river surely stands for Tourism, because without it Kennett River would just be, well, just that: a waterway.

Wye River

For a small coastal settlement, Wye River has a lot of admirers. This scenic town adds yet another exclamation mark to all the hype about the Great Ocean Road.

Princetown

Being part of Victoria’s famous Great Ocean Road, Princetown sits firmly on the tourist trail, but when you’re there, it feels more like an island getaway.

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