Outdoorsy types.
Where green meets blue: the Great Otways National Park.
Hike in the Great Otway National Park and you’ll feel completely absorbed by nature. With an astounding variety of terrain, there’s something suited to everyone. Head further afield and there are even more spots where you can stretch your legs, hop on a bike, or even try your hand at an adrenaline-fuelled activity.
Great Otway National Park
In the Great Otway National Park, you really feel the world is your oyster. Soak in the wide expanse of blue sky and sea at one of many beaches, secret coves or rock pools. Try Torquay, famed for its pumping surf, or take a dip at Anglesea, where iron-rich red cliffs frame the sand.
The trail from Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles stretches for a massive 100 kilometres; surely enough to tire out even the longest of limbs.
Or, opt to ramble through dense rainforest. Hikes abound in the Great Otway National Park, but don’t miss the Californian Redwoods. Initially planted as an experiment, these statuesque trees have now grown to 60-metres tall, making for the most humbling of hikes.
The rainforest is also the place to discover atmospheric waterfalls amidst the hum of wildlife. It’s an easy hike to reach Stevenson Falls, a moderate hike to reach Hopetoun Falls, Little Aire Falls and Triplet Falls and a difficult hike to reach Beauchamp Falls.
Otway Fly Treetop Adventure
In the mood for something a little more adventurous? The Otway Zip Line or Treetop Walk should fit the bill.
Strap in for an exhilarating series of flying fox zip lines, sailing through the rainforest from tower to tower, up to 30 metres from the forest floor.
Or if you’d rather take things a little slower, see the Great Otway National Park as the crow flies from an impressive 600m elevated walkway.
Otway Bike Rides
Nearby Forrest is great for a bike ride with a whole range of mountain bike trails. Wind your way through beautiful bushland, with over 65km of purpose-built track.
There’s plenty to suit an accomplished rider, with easier trails to help you get to grips with things if you’re new to mountain biking. Start with ‘Rollercoaster’ trail in the south network, then maybe add on ‘Third Time Lucky’ and the second half of ‘Forrest Loop’ (which is the fun half anyway.)
With all that exertion, naturally you’ll want to stop by the Forrest Brewing Company for lunch and ‘refreshments’ after.