Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road in Australia Has Something to For Everyone.
- By Sidney Morgan
- Published 02/12/2010
- Travel
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For a diverse traveling experience, more and more people are choosing Apollo Bay as a destination. A small, quiet town along the coast of southwestern Victoria, Apollo Bay is nonetheless filled with things to do to please all types of travelers. On one side of the town, you’ll find pristine beaches that are never too full of people, and on the other side, you have the stunning Otway Ranges, and in between lie a wide selection of cafes, restaurants, shops, and fresh seafood. The less than 2000 residents are known for being friendly and modest, despite the cosmopolitan lifestyle that these amenities afford them. The combination of this cosmopolitan lifestyle, with the two natural wonders on either side of the town, make Apollo Bay an enticing place to visit for a tourists of all different tastes and traveling style preferences. There’s no doubt about it Apollo Bay has something for everyone.
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor activities rank high on many people’s to-do lists when visiting Apollo Bay, largely due to the beach weather that lasts throughout the entire year. Visitors can sea kayak alongside local seals, try their hand at deep-sea fishing, take surfing lessons, or even go horseback riding along the beach at sunset. Clear water and great waves make the ocean near Apollo Bay inviting for swimmers and surfers alike.
Apollo Bay also has a wide range of sporting clubs of many varieties. Sports fans can take advantage of such clubs as the Apollo Bay Surf Lifesaving Club, the Apollo Bay Sailing Club, the Apollo Bay Golf club on Nelson Street, and the Apollo Bay Pony Club. Thrilling downhill mountain bike rides through the Otways and off-road driving in a rented a 4-wheeler are good options for people who love adventure.
The Otwa
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Some of the best rainforst scenery in Australia can be found in the breathtaking Otway Ranges that hug Apollo Bay. Nature-lovers can take a walk through the tall trees and giant tree ferns, fascinating ancient plant species, and lush ferns and mosses that comprise the local forests and gulleys. Treetop walks along the Otway Fly offer a bird’s eye view of the rainforest. Hikers near Apollo Bay can also visit Australia’s oldest lighthouse.
Apollo Bay’s location at the foothills of the Otway Ranges makes mountain activities a must for many tourists. Apollo Bay is only about thirty minutes away from the trails to Hopetoun Falls, and the popular 100km Great Ocean Walk starts in Apollo Bay. Hikers can walk part of the trail, or go all the way to Glenample, camping aong the way.
The Great Ocean Road
Possibly the best way to get to Apollo Bay is via the Great Ocean Road, which is widely believed to be one of the most scenic coastline roadways in the world. The Great Ocean Road twists and turns its way 243 kilometers along Victoria’s beautiful southwest coast from Torquay to Allansford. Drivers follow it through lush rainforests, along high cliff tops, up to stunning headlands, and down along the edges of beaches, for panoramic views of all the many types of scenery the region has to offer. What’s more, the stretch between Lorne and Apollo Bay is reported to be the most impressive section.
In Town
Fresh seafood is always on the menu at Apollo Bay’s many fine cafes and restaurants. The town is also full of places to shop. Tourists will find gift shops, galleries, and tea houses, as well as the Saturday foreshore market, where shoppers can peruse local crafts and produce.
From luxury and boutique hotels to motels and backpacker hostels, accommodation in Apollo Bay caters travelers with any budget and traveling style preferences.
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor activities rank high on many people’s to-do lists when visiting Apollo Bay, largely due to the beach weather that lasts throughout the entire year. Visitors can sea kayak alongside local seals, try their hand at deep-sea fishing, take surfing lessons, or even go horseback riding along the beach at sunset. Clear water and great waves make the ocean near Apollo Bay inviting for swimmers and surfers alike.
Apollo Bay also has a wide range of sporting clubs of many varieties. Sports fans can take advantage of such clubs as the Apollo Bay Surf Lifesaving Club, the Apollo Bay Sailing Club, the Apollo Bay Golf club on Nelson Street, and the Apollo Bay Pony Club. Thrilling downhill mountain bike rides through the Otways and off-road driving in a rented a 4-wheeler are good options for people who love adventure.
The Otwa
Some of the best rainforst scenery in Australia can be found in the breathtaking Otway Ranges that hug Apollo Bay. Nature-lovers can take a walk through the tall trees and giant tree ferns, fascinating ancient plant species, and lush ferns and mosses that comprise the local forests and gulleys. Treetop walks along the Otway Fly offer a bird’s eye view of the rainforest. Hikers near Apollo Bay can also visit Australia’s oldest lighthouse.
Apollo Bay’s location at the foothills of the Otway Ranges makes mountain activities a must for many tourists. Apollo Bay is only about thirty minutes away from the trails to Hopetoun Falls, and the popular 100km Great Ocean Walk starts in Apollo Bay. Hikers can walk part of the trail, or go all the way to Glenample, camping aong the way.
The Great Ocean Road
Possibly the best way to get to Apollo Bay is via the Great Ocean Road, which is widely believed to be one of the most scenic coastline roadways in the world. The Great Ocean Road twists and turns its way 243 kilometers along Victoria’s beautiful southwest coast from Torquay to Allansford. Drivers follow it through lush rainforests, along high cliff tops, up to stunning headlands, and down along the edges of beaches, for panoramic views of all the many types of scenery the region has to offer. What’s more, the stretch between Lorne and Apollo Bay is reported to be the most impressive section.
In Town
Fresh seafood is always on the menu at Apollo Bay’s many fine cafes and restaurants. The town is also full of places to shop. Tourists will find gift shops, galleries, and tea houses, as well as the Saturday foreshore market, where shoppers can peruse local crafts and produce.
From luxury and boutique hotels to motels and backpacker hostels, accommodation in Apollo Bay caters travelers with any budget and traveling style preferences.
Sidney Morgan
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