Apollo Bay Victoria, Victoria

If you are visiting Apollo Bay Victoria between May to October, you will be able to indulge in a whale-watching experience. It is during these months that these giant creatures migrate from the polar waters to calve in the waters near the coast. You will find them along the Great Ocean Road, at times approaching within 100 metres of shore. While looking for whales, try to identify the different species of whales such as Humpbacks, Orcas, Southern Right Whales and others.

A must-visit destination during your visit to Apollo Bay Victoria is the Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary which stretches over 12 hectares of water. Beginning 150 metres off the shore near Apollo Bay, this sanctuary protects the Little Henty Reef System. While exploring the intertidal reef you will be able to witness tubeworms, abalone and sea snails. Exploring deeper waters, you'll see a beautiful seaweed garden with green and red species and tall Bull Kelp forests. The sanctuary is also the home to the local colony of Australian seals with whom you will be able to get close during a boat or kayaking trip.

Apollo Bay has several picturesque waterfalls and you can visit them by embarking on an adventurous hike. During these hikes you will walk along charming streams and through ancient rainforests. You can opt for Hopetoun Falls which is 1 km away and takes around 30 minutes to reach. You can also hike to reach the spectacular 20-metre Beauchamp Falls which is 3 km(return) and takes an hour. During your journey, look for the koala who may decide to show up on your path.