The Twelve Apostles are located on 90 minutes drive away. Scenic flights either by tiger moth planes or helicopters can be booked in Apollo Bay or at the Twelve Apostles.
Horse riding can be arranged at the local beach, enjoy a gentle stroll in the waves or a more frisky gallop if that is your thing.
Maits Rest is a beautiful rain forest walk only 20 minutes drive away. It is a board walk, therefore easy to access for those in a wheelchair or with limited mobility or just short on time.
Sea kayaking to see the local sea colony is located in Apollo Bay and may be a possibility for those with physical disabilities. Advance enquiries would be beneficial so that a time can be arranged.
Some places to consider if you want to plan ahead:
- Beautiful drives through the Otways, surrounded by temperate rain forest and the Otway National Park.
- Wheelchair accessible trails, including the Beechy Rail Trail only 45 minutes away and in the rain forest (ask owners for details of other trails in the area that are ideal for wheelchairs).
- Swimming is possible at Apollo Bay and there is a Beach wheelchair available for hire.
- Koala viewing only 12 km away.
- Apollo Bay has a local market every Saturday morning.
- Apollo Bay has numerous fine restaurants and a couple of pubs with live entertainment on Saturday nights - both pubs have wheelchair access.
- 4-day Music Festival in April of each year (quite a large event)