RESORTS APOLLO BAY

Overlooking Bass Strait, set high in the Otways above the Great Ocean Road, Chris's Beacon Point Restaurant and Villas has become a Mecca for gourmet travellers. Just steps away from the restaurant, offering accommodation all year round and many diners choose to stay the night after enjoying a meal and a fine wine or two. Chris's is located high above Skenes Creek and the villas are elevated, so the impact of the ocean views is stunning. Recently renovated, the villas are contemporary and well equipped. All of our apartments are self-contained and contemporary.

Whether you are looking for a beautiful spot on the Great Ocean Road to get away from it all and indulge yourself, or a central location to base your Great Ocean Road getaway, Whitecrest is the place for you. Wake up to the sounds of the majestic Bass Strait, waves breaking on the beach below, with superb views from each contemporary luxuriously appointed self contained apartment. Stretch your legs on the tennis court, refresh yourself in the solar heated pool, wander the secluded beaches below, or just relax with a book and a glass of wine by the gas log fire or on your own private balcony watching the waves below. Two and a half hours drive from Melbourne, Whitecrest is on the Great Ocean Road at Wongarra, a short ten minute drive to Apollo Bay. It is a central location for your trips along the Great Ocean Road to the Twelve Apostles, Otway National Park, Otway Fly and Cape Bridgewater. Rest assured Whitecrest is the ideal location to base your exploration of The Great Ocean Road and the Otway forest. Stay, unwind, indulge at Whitecrest. Have fun....

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....

Cape Cottages is set on eight acres of magnificent land with uninterrupted views of Bass Strait. It is the perfect backdrop to a relaxing weekend. What better way to spend some time unwinding with amazing views, maybe capture a sunset, explore the chestnut grove or take a stroll across the landscaped lawn. Cape Cottages has two cottages and is dog friendly. Located within five minutes drive to beach and 10 minutes to Apollo Bay with its superb beaches, cafes, restaurants and shops. A short drive to the Otway National Park and an ideal base to visit the world renowned 12 Apostles. Cape Cottages offers accommodation for families and couples with spectacular views of Bass Strait. Locally you can access local breweries, wineries and restaurants. The ever growing diversity of the Otway Ranges and surrounds are just waiting to be explored. With activities such as bush walking, cycling, mountain biking within easy reach and the Great Ocean Road right on your doorstep, you will not be disappointed....