Discover Hidden Otway Ranges Secrets Around Every Corner

Nature lovers will enjoy discovering the Otway Ranges, with its many spectacular beaches, waterfalls and magical hidden rainforests.

MELBA GULLY

Melba Gully State Park, home of the "Big Tree" is located just west of Lavers Hill. This walking circuit beneath Otway rainforest trees and majestic ferns is transformed at night into an enchanting display lit by millions of Glow Worms. A torch is recommended.

JOHANNA BEACH

Only a 20 minute drive west of ourprivate Cape Otway accommodation is the magnificent Johanna Beach.

Johanna Beach is dog friendly all year around and is the ideal spot for dogs to paddle in the calm rock pools, play in the waves or just burn off some energy on the long uninterrupted stretches of soft sand. Johanna Beach is also well know for it's fishing and surfing.

  
Johanna Beach is amazing all year round............

LAVERS HILL

Lavers Hill is a small township and is the highest point of the Great Ocean Road. This small town hosts Tearooms/Craft Shop, General Store/Petrol Station, Motel with Bistro and Tavern with a Bistro.

As there is no supermarket or butcher so it is recommended that you buy your groceries before you arrive or in Apollo Bay. Apollo Bay is well serviced with Supermarket, Butcher, Green Grocer and Newsagents.
Basics like Milk, Bread, Newspapers etc can be purchased from Lavers Hill at Yatzies.

For more information on Apollo Bay CLICK HERE

TRIPLET FALLS

Triplet Falls provides visitors with an impressive rainforest and waterfall experience. The walking track to Triplet Falls winds through tall Mountain Ash eucalypt forest and shady Myrtle Beech rainforest.

These rainforests of ancient origins and also of more recent times, where the forest has regenerated after fire and logging. Parts of the Otways logging history is still visible as you meander through the rainforest.
The walk has a lot of steps which makes it unsuitable for people with limited mobility.

Beauchamp and Hopetoun Falls are located nearby and are also well worth a visit. If travelling down Binns Track make a stop off at the Californian Redwoods, where you will feel tiny in comparison to the giant .

THE OTWAY FLY

The "Otway Fly Tree Top Walk" is located in rainforest adjacent to the Otway's premier waterfall destination, Triplet Falls. The Fly is directly accessible from Phillips Track and is approximately 45 minutes drive from our Otways accommodation.

The Otway Fly is 600 meters long, 25 meters high, and the longest & highest walk of it's kind in the world. A 45 meter Spiral Tower is the highlight and takes you to through the understorey to emerge amongst the crowns of the giants of the forest.

For more information on the Otway Fly visit www.OtwayFly.com

Photo compliments of www.OtwayFly.com

AIRE RIVER

Home to lots of wildlife, especially water birds, the Aire River Estuary is a perfect spot for a swim on a warm day with it's sheltered sandy beach.
Dangle a line off the big old wooden bridge to try your luck at catching a Bream, Mullet or maybe an elusive Trout. Got a boat??? Bring it with you and explore the lakes upstream.
Walk the 4WD sand track out to the river mouth on rugged Glenaire Beach to try your hand at surf fishing, or just take in the rugged Otway coastline.

You might even like to take out our canoe (can be supplied for our guests by prior arrangement at most times) and explore the nearby Aire River estuary and surrounding lakes.

The Aire River is also a step-on/step-off point along the Great Ocean Walk.
Cape Otway Cottages are centrally located along the walk and offer Great Ocean Walk accommodation of the highest standard in completely private cottages nestled on 60 acres of native Otway bushland.

Time stands still at the Aire River on the Great Ocean Walk

CAPE OTWAY

Historically known as "The Beacon of Hope" the Cape Otway Lightstation is the oldest lighthouse on mainland Australia and has blessed ships with a safe passage through the treacherous Bass Straight since 1848. The restored Telegraph Station is open for viewing as are a number of heritage listed buildings and the Assistant Light Keepers Residence boasts a great cafe offering delicious lunches, coffee and snacks.

At the Cape Otway Lightstation you can even climb the lighthouse tower and step back into history, imagining the wild seas and the shipwrecks which brought about its construction.

Blanket Bay, Crayfish Bay, Parker River, Point Franklin are all nestled along the Cape Otway coastline, and offer usually sheltered beaches, with lots of rockpools to explore. The Great Ocean Walk now passes through most of these spots.

The bridge at the Aire River - great for dropping a line in

Sunset over the Aire River - Otway Ranges