| Apollo Bay, Colac and Otway Tourism Bookings | | With so much to see and do and so many different places
to stay why not arrange it all online now.
You can do this effortlessly by following one of the links below.
Apollo Bay and The Otways Colac and The Otways
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| Welcome to the scenic Colac Otway region ... | | Spectacular natural scenery abounds throughout the region with the mighty timbers and magnificent waterfalls of the Otways, the lush green hills that roll down to long stretches of sandy beaches of the Great Ocean Road, the volcanic lakes, craters and wetlands of the Hinterland - something for everyone to enjoy.
The region has an early history, with the arrival of pastoralist Hugh Murray who settled on the banks of the Barongarook Creek in 1837. The main street of Colac was named in his honour. First settlers arrived in the Otways and coastal area about 1850. The attraction was timber and sawmills which operated from 1852, sending sleepers for the Bendigo railway by ship via Geelong, and the local fishing industry began in the early 1900’s. The Great Ocean Road was opened in 1932 and was constructed manually, employing World War I veterans who worked under arduous conditions. It acts as a fitting tribute to the bravery of our Victorian soldiers in the "Great War".
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| A pleasant way to absorb the atmosphere ... | | There are a number of delightful tearooms, galleries and restaurants scattered through the Otways, many offering lovely views and a range of local produce, art and craft.
Many restaurants feature local produce such as cheeses, ice-cream,seafood, beef, lamb and bread. And don't forget to ask about the local wines from the Otway foothills.
There are several district wineries with some offering a restaurant and accommodation. There are also several local gourmet food producers who have formed a Farmers' Market group. Call into the Colac Visitor Information Centre near the Barongarook Creek on the Princes Highway in Colac for directions.
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| Getting out and about ... | | There are plenty of active ways to experience the area, including cycling tours, joyflights, golf, surfing, horseriding, surf fishing or para-gliding.
For assistance with information on attractions and accommodation in the region, please click on the links listed below.
Alternatively, you can contact the relevant information centre.
- Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre on the foreshore at Apollo Bay. Tel: 1300 OTWAYS ( 689 297)
- Colac Visitor Information Centre, Princes Highway, Colac. Tel: 1300 OTWAYS
Or you can e-mail Council with your request.
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