Experience the Great Ocean Road, a diverse coastal and hinterland region in the south-west of the Australian state of Victoria. The region stretches west from Geelong, Victoria’s largest regional city, to the South Australian border. Apollo Bay nestles midway into the picturesque green foothills of the Otway Ranges just 195 kilometres south-west or a scenic 2 ½ hour drive from Melbourne.

On the way to discovering this "paradise by the sea", you'll experience some of the Great Ocean Road's best scenery and smaller holiday hamlets. During your stay at Apollo Bay Guest House you can easily experience the wide range of superb local restaurants and cafes, art galleries, museums, a fabulous seaside golf course, and a safe swimming beach.

Accommodation at Apollo Bay Guest House
We invite you to relax and pamper yourself as you listen to the sound of the waves gently roll in to greet you. Enjoy the character and charms of this French influenced residence with exquisite landscaped gardens nestled in the peaceful surrounds of the Barham River.

This sophisticated, and elegant retreat offers luxuriously appointed bedrooms with French doors opening on to decking featuring magnificent ocean views. The Main House features two large ensuited queen bedrooms and all guests have access to a spacious sunroom and lounge room located in the centre of the main house. The lounge has an open fireplace and views to the ocean, and the sunroom, where breakfast is served, also has an open fireplace and views of the north garden. The interiors are furnished with exquisite antiques and lavish architectural detail. Ornate cornices, chandeliers, marble, leadlight and timber panelling have all been incorporated in the luxurious design. Apollo Bay Guest House is a unique centrally heated tranquil waters edge property. The Studio accommodation is slightly more rustic and is provincial style located facing the fountain courtyard. The studio is two storeys with the bedroom and bathroom upstairs. The bedroom offers outstanding ocean views. The studio living room is relatively simply furnished with a plush couch and ottoman, and various antique pieces. Facilities include television, DVD and CD player. Rustic elements include timber ceiling beams, slate flooring and a wood fire. The kitchen is equipped with an upright stove, microwave, fridge, kitchen workbench and café style table and chairs. Additional services at Apollo Bay Guest House A cooked breakfast is served daily in the sunroom between the hours of 0800 - 1100 am (earlier by special request). Afternoon tea is provided for in house guests. For dinner you will find excellent restaurants located within easy walking distance from the guest house.

• Champagne is offered as a welcome drink on arrival.
• A late check-out is an option if possible and can be requested but not guaranteed.
• Enjoy the convenience of an on-premise liquor licence.
• No week-end surcharge is applied.
• An on site Masseur can be arranged upon request but it is suggested to avoid disappointment that you book the service in advance.
• A gourmet picnic hamper can be provided on request for you to take on your daily adventure.

Nearby Attractions
12 Apostles - Port Campbell National Park - Sculptured by Nature - A truly stunning place where land and sea meet. The waves roll in all the way from Antarctica reduced to a fine spray scattered on the winds as it meets the shore. Apollo Bay - Port Campbell is 100kms. 1 hr 30 mins drive or return flights to 12 Apostles from Apollo Bay can be arranged.

Harbour delights - Apollo Bay makes most of its living from fishing, farming and tourism. And the fishing fleet, moored behind a huge breakwater, has become part of the visitor experience. You can wander wharves where the boats are moored, past stacks of lobster pots, and see fishermen making ready for another trip to sea. Their fresh-daily catch is readily available from the colourful fishermen's co-operative.

Wonderful waterfalls - Apollo Bay is the base from which to explore a number of spectacular waterfalls that cascade among the tall rainforest trees and giant tree ferns of the Otway Ranges.

Look beyond - The lookouts close to Apollo Bay provide magnificent views of the countryside and ocean. A few that should not be missed. • Cape Patton Lookout: Great Ocean Road, east of Apollo Bay • Crow's Nest Lookout: Tuxion Rd, Apollo Bay • Marriners: Marriners Lookout Rd, Apollo Bay • The Gable: Moonlight Head Rd, Wattle Hill • West Barwon Reservoir: Apollo Bay Forrest Rd, Barramunga Adventure activities and tours - You can choose from a variety of tours: Learn about bush medicine and the original Koori inhabitants of Cape Otway; take a koala walk, or join a group and explore the Otways on a mountain bike. Take to the sea on a local fishing charter and try your luck, or take a boat or kayak out to see the local seal colony. Walk through a fern gully at night and experience our own natural fairy lights on a glow-worm tour. A tour of the Cape Otway Light station is another key attraction not to be missed. Beaches - Besides some of the Great Ocean Road's best scenery, there is a string of patrolled swimming and surfing beaches between Lorne and Apollo Bay. They range from small sandy coves to the wide crescent-shaped sweeping expanse at Apollo Bay. Getting to Apollo Bay By Air: Regular flights from a range of overseas and domestic destinations arrive at Melbourne Airport, the closest capital city access point to the Great Ocean Road. Geelong, the eastern gateway to the region, is a 55-minute drive away.

By Air: Geelong's Avalon Airport is home airport for Jetstar Flights from Sydney and Brisbane. A shuttle bus service operates from the airport to Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road.

By Coach: A number of daily bus services arrive in Melbourne from various Australian capital and regional cities. Connections to the Great Ocean Road - by air, car or rail - can be made from Melbourne. Return bus services operate along the Great Ocean Road between Geelong and Apollo Bay.

By Car: You can drive to the Great Ocean Road region from interstate on excellent highways and freeways. From Sydney, you can take the Hume Freeway and then travel to Geelong via the Western Ring Road and Princes Freeway.

By Train: Trains from interstate capital cities arrive at Melbourne’s Spencer Street station, allowing ongoing connections to Geelong and Warrnambool. If you arrive by air and plan to travel by train, you can catch an airport commuter bus into Melbourne and then take one of the regular train services to Geelong from Spencer Street railway station (takes about 55 minutes).

By Ferry: The Peninsula Searoad ferry provides a luxury car and passenger service connecting the Mornington Peninsula to the Bellarine Peninsula. The service runs hourly from 7am to 6pm, everyday. This is a great way to extend your touring experience to Phillip Island and Wilson's Promontory National Park.

Location:
4 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia