Title: Cape Otway Travel Guide: Best of Cape Otway, Victoria Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Cape Otway](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Otway-Hotels.d6342649.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Cape Otway](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Otway-Holiday-Rentals.d6342649.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Cape Otway Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cape-Otway.d6342649.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cape Otway Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Otway.d6342649.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cape Otway Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Great Ocean Road which includes a lighthouse, heritage elements and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342649/af7da4ab-47e3-4630-85e2-87177a6d2497.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Apollo Bay which includes mountains and rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342649/617b79bc-9e9c-49e8-8166-49fe87ef7e82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Apollo Bay which includes general coastal views, heritage elements and a lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342649/741be118-4f70-42d7-8cd0-2d057c920585.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Apollo Bay showing rugged coastline and views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342649/b496a5cf-2b00-4ff1-931f-413bf4555110.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Apollo Bay featuring general coastal views, heritage elements and a lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342649/320c1766-9a66-4725-a589-6801238f5036.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cape Otway Things to do #### Search for koalas, walk among giant tree ferns, see triplet waterfalls or climb a historic lighthouse at this coastal headland along the Great Ocean Road. Cape Otway is located along the iconic Great Ocean Road, a scenic coastal highway in the southwest of Victoria. Home to a lush national park, Cape Otway is an attractive wilderness of rainforests, waterfalls, heathlands, rocky coastlines and sandy beaches. Drive to the [Great Otway National Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Great-Otway-National-Park-Victoria.d6141907.Attraction) and follow one of the marked trails, where kangaroos hop among the foliage. Look up often to spot well-camouflaged koalas in the treetops. These cute-looking marsupials are commonly hiding in the forks of the tree branches to sleep, but can sometimes be seen climbing a tree or chomping on eucalyptus leaves. This special diet takes a lot of time to digest, so the docile creatures doze up to 20 hours a day. Delve deeper into the national park to see its picturesque waterfalls. The three separate flows of the Triplet Falls are set among a rainforest of mountain ash, myrtle beech trees and tall tree ferns in mossy glades. Drive down the bumpy road to the remote Cape Otway Lightstation. The oldest of the Great Ocean Road lighthouses, this Bass Strait beacon was built in the 1840s on its rocky point. An entry fee permits access to the lighthouse and its more recent, but still historical, telegraph station and radar room. Climb to the top for splendid views of the Southern Ocean. Time your visit to catch the informative Koori tour to learn about the long and complex relationship between the Gadubanud people and Cape Otway. The on-site café serves tea with scones, among other treats. Spend some more time in the park to really appreciate all it has to offer. The 8-day Great Ocean Walk will really immerse you into the wonders of nature as it follows the rocky coastline of Cape Otway. Go for just a few days or take the supported tour option if you have less time or are feeling less adventurous. Camping in Great Otway National Park is another great option, along with stays in one of the old keepers’ cottages at the Cape Otway Lightstation. Head to charming little [Apollo Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Apollo-Bay.d8137.Holidays-City-Breaks) to find more varied accommodation and dining options, still with easy access to Cape Otway. Whatever you choose to do, you can’t help but admire the variety and beauty of Cape Otway against the backdrop of the Bass Strait. - Top hotels in Cape Otway - Top Holiday Rentals in Cape Otway ![Bimbi Park - Camping Under Koala](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20080000/20070400/20070390/73d1cb87_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bimbi Park - Camping Under Koala 90 Manna Gum Drive Cape Otway VIC £36 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Cape Otway. Enjoy free parking, a local area shuttle (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Point Flinders and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (215 reviews) This is an awesome place to stay! You get the experience of staying in the outdoors with the comfort of a hotel. The check-in process after hours was a bit tough. The key was left for me at the office, but finding the cabin in the dark was tricky since there wasn't great signage. Overall though, ... Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=20070390&PinnedHotelID=20070390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342649) ![Seaview Motel and Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3660000/3657500/3657440/8cd1e193_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Seaview Motel and Apartments 6 Thomson Street Apollo Bay VIC £85 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Apollo Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (805 reviews) Room was clean and comfortable with a lovely verandah with an ocean view. Easily walkable to shops, restaurants and cafes. Very enjoyable overnight stay. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=3657440&PinnedHotelID=3657440&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342649) ![Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953200/6953189/2bc50e37_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apollo Bay Waterfront Motor Inn 173 Great Ocean Road Apollo Bay VIC £103 20 Apr - 21 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach motel in Apollo Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews) Great location Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=6953189&PinnedHotelID=6953189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342649) [See all 445 properties in Cape Otway](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6342649) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Bimbi Park - Camping Under Koala](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20080000/20070400/20070390/73d1cb87_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bimbi Park - Camping Under Koala 90 Manna Gum Drive Cape Otway VIC Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Cape Otway. Enjoy free parking, a local area shuttle (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Point Flinders and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (215 reviews) This is an awesome place to stay! You get the experience of staying in the outdoors with the comfort of a hotel. The check-in process after hours was a bit tough. The key was left for me at the office, but finding the cabin in the dark was tricky since there wasn't great signage. Overall though, ... Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Otway-Hotels-Bimbi-Park-Camping-Under-Koala.h20070390.Hotel-Information) ![Apollo Bay Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626300/9626214/c227e30c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apollo Bay Holiday Park 27 Cawood Street Apollo Bay VIC Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Apollo Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (323 reviews) Our cabin was clean and comfortable. It was in a nice quiet area of the park. Within walking distance to the shops in Apollo Bay. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Apollo-Bay-Hotels-Apollo-Bay-Holiday-Park.h9626214.Hotel-Information) ![Seafarers Getaway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7280000/7270900/7270880/009a5baa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Seafarers Getaway 6080 Great Ocean Road Apollo Bay VIC Stay at this beach apartment in Apollo Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Skenes Creek Beachfront Park and Old Cable ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (858 reviews) Was a gorgeous view over the beach if you sat in the right spot to view through the shrubbery. Only complaint really was the lack of maintenance in furniture in the room where I sliced my hand on the splintering longe chair. 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Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Otway-Lightstation-Cape-Otway.d553248621591293151.Attraction) ![Australia, Victoria, Mait's Rest Rainforest walk](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633841007133/bcb899ab-f5f4-4e02-b770-c6a1853063e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maits Rest Rainforest Walk Explore the great outdoors at Maits Rest Rainforest Walk, a lovely green space in Cape Otway. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maits-Rest-Rainforest-Walk-Cape-Otway.d553248633841007133.Attraction) #### Parker River Reference Area You can take time to visit Parker River Reference Area during your travels to Cape Otway. Wander the seaside and parks while you're in the area. 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