ACCOMMODATION MARENGO VIC

Just past Apollo Bay, off the world famous Great Ocean Road, Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary protects 12ha of ocean waters. About 150m offshore, this sanctuary protects a reef system known as Little Henty Reef. Two sections of the reef, the inner and outer reef, are usually exposed and separated by a narrow channel known as 'The Gap'. Composed of sandstone they support wonderful intertidal and subtidal reefs which are packed with sea life. Visitors exploring the intertidal reef may come across many invertebrates including sea snails, tubeworms and abalone. In slightly deeper waters there are beautiful seaweed gardens including towering Bull Kelp forests and beds of delicate green and red species. Between the two small islands, calmer waters support colourful soft corals, sponge gardens and sea urchins. The diverse range of habitats provides resources for a huge range of species. Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe....

Marengo Holiday Park offers self-contained cabins with the option of ocean views or spa cabin with gas log fire. All cabins are two bedroom with full kitchen, bathroom, and linen, towels provided. Come and relax in Apollo Bay's only beach front Holiday Park. At Marengo Holiday Park, all cabins, powered and unpowered sites have spectacular views overlooking Mounts Bay and Henty Reef. This reef is home to a resident seal colony, which can be viewed from the park, or experienced first hand with Sea Kayaking tours and charter boat tours. A beautiful swimming beach is at you front door along with great surfing, diving and snorkelling. Marengo Holiday Park has facilities including camp kitchen, barbecue, children's playground, modern amenities, laundry, family bathroom, disabled bathroom, free Wi-Fi, and a number of beach access points throughout the park. For more information please view Marengo Holiday Park's website....

Remedial Massage Therapist, Eija Tibbits, has a clinic in Apollo Bay. She also has a mobile massage service available if you prefer massage in the comfort of your accommodation. Relaxation massage has an important role in stress management. It can greatly improve sleep and reduce anxiety. It enhances blood and lymph circulation and helps to eliminate toxins from the body. Remedial massage is used to address the muscular aches and pains and to recreate the balance within the body. This is done by using relaxation massage techniques and incorporating modalities such as trigger point therapy, myofascial massage techniques and muscle energy technique. As everybody is an individual, so is each massage unique based on issues apparent at the time. Relaxation massage can be given as a present in a form of a gift voucher. Member of Australian Association of Massage Therapists. Private health fund rebates available....