Otways Travel Guide

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Where you can go for a walk between the trees and go ziplining.
Lighthouse under setting sun.
You'll find this beauty just inland from Great Ocean Road in Otway National Park.  Beauchamp Falls pictured here isn't far from Hopetoun Falls which makes them both perfect to visit on the same day. A walking track leads you through magnificent Mountain Ash forests, with ancient Myrtle Beeches, large Blackwoods and thick ferns until you finally arrive to see these spectacular falls crashing over a ledge into a large pool. I positioned myself behind some old mossy logs to the side of the clearing below the falls and some nice soft light filtered through the trees creating this beautiful scene 😍
Rain forest and giant trees

Where to stay in Otways

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Elliminyt

Travellers like the golf courses in Elliminyt, and Colac Golf Course is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Elliminyt
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Colac West

While Colac West isn't home to many top sights, Colac Botanic Gardens and Colac Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.

Colac West
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Colac East

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Colac East and surrounding area, you can visit Colac Botanic Gardens and Lake Colac.

Colac East
Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs

Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs

4.5 out of 5
Worm Bay Road Warrnambool VIC
The price is NZ$207 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$207
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Warrnambool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Lovely property and the hot springs were fabulous, not crowded, very relaxing

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
Cumberland Lorne Resort

Cumberland Lorne Resort

4.5 out of 5
150 Mountjoy Parade Lorne VIC
The price is NZ$299 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
NZ$299
23 Apr - 24 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lorne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,071 reviews)
Tired apartment hotel. Room is very well sized but lots of noise and light from other rooms comes in through windows. Our dryer was broken and we also found previous guests dirty clothes which is never nice. Needs a refurb. Location is sensational though !

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Cumberland Lorne Resort
Mantra Lorne

Mantra Lorne

4.5 out of 5
Mountjoy Parade Lorne VIC
The price is NZ$203 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
NZ$203
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lorne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
It was clean but rooms are dated and need updating.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Mantra Lorne
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Cumberland Lorne Resort

Cumberland Lorne Resort

4.5 out of 5
150 Mountjoy Parade Lorne VIC
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lorne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,071 reviews)
Tired apartment hotel. Room is very well sized but lots of noise and light from other rooms comes in through windows. Our dryer was broken and we also found previous guests dirty clothes which is never nice. Needs a refurb. Location is sensational though !

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Cumberland Lorne Resort
Great Ocean Road Resort

Great Ocean Road Resort

4 out of 5
105 Great Ocean Road Anglesea VIC
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Anglesea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
The breakfast was very basic, however the resort was a nice and convenient place to stay with modern clean rooms.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Great Ocean Road Resort
Bimbi Park - Camping Under Koala

Bimbi Park - Camping Under Koala

2 out of 5
90 Manna Gum Drive Cape Otway VIC
Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Cape Otway. Enjoy free parking, a local area shuttle (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Point Flinders and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (215 reviews)
This is an awesome place to stay! You get the experience of staying in the outdoors with the comfort of a hotel. The check-in process after hours was a bit tough. The key was left for me at the office, but finding the cabin in the dark was tricky since there wasn't great signage. Overall though, ...

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Bimbi Park - Camping Under Koala
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Popular places to visit

Twelve Apostles which includes a gorge or canyon, a sunset and rocky coastline

The Twelve Apostles

Appearing to proceed solemnly around the Shipwreck Coast of Victoria, these colossal limestone formations are a breathtaking sight to behold on the Great Ocean Road.

The Twelve Apostles
Great Otway National Park featuring rainforest

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.

Great Otway National Park
El Faro / The Lighthouse

Great Ocean Road Waterfront

You can take time to visit Great Ocean Road Waterfront during your travels to Apollo Bay. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Great Ocean Road Waterfront
Warrnambool Beach which includes a bay or harbour, surf and a sandy beach

Warrnambool Beach

Play among the waves, take your surfboard out to the breaks or drop a fishing line off the breakwater at Warrnambool’s fantastic local beach.

Warrnambool Beach
Apollo Bay Harbour which includes a marina and boating

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.

Apollo Bay Harbour
Cape Otway Lightstation, is the oldest surviving lighthouse on mainland Australia and considered the most significant view on the Great Ocean Road., Shutterstock ID 1354101821, Purchase Order: -

Cape Otway Lightstation

Learn about the local history of Cape Otway when you take a trip to Cape Otway Lightstation. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Cape Otway Lightstation

Cities near Otways

Port Campbell which includes a beach and views as well as a large group of people

Port Campbell

Griffiths Island Lighthouse featuring rocky coastline

Port Fairy

Apollo Bay featuring general coastal views

Apollo Bay

Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village showing a lighthouse, signage and a bay or harbour

Warrnambool

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