Explore the Otway National Park offering something for everyone ~ Glow worms at night, koala spotting through the day, a wonderful range of waterfalls, rainforests and fern gully walks, isolated beaches, surfing, fishing, and rock pools to explore.
The recently opened
Great Ocean Walk ~ which incorporates Johanna Beach ~ extends right
along the coast line. Tackle the full 91kms or try bits and
pieces to and from Johanna Beach.
COMPLIMENTARY DROP OFF TO NEARBY
STEP ON/OFF POINTS ~ FOR GREAT OCEAN WALKERS
Plan to stay with us for a couple of nights or more while doing
the walk. With advanced notice, we're happy to assist with drop offs at
Johanna Beach or nearby
Aire River for the walk (approx 5 hrs) back to Johanna Beach ~ or a
more relaxed stroll (2 hours) from Castle Cove. We can also
recommend local car shuttle services
Bike riding is becoming popular in the Otways with nearby
tracks such as the Old Beechy Rail Trail suitable for mountain bikes
and the newly developed Forrest Mountain bike track
Visit Seaside towns Apollo Bay (35 mins to east) with its
foreshore market every Saturday or drive the 12 Apostle Coastline to Port Campbell (40 mins to the west).
Both towns provide a range of shops, fresh fish co-ops, & safe swimming
beaches.
Drive inland to Hinterland regions such as the township of
Forrest, and visit Lake Elizabeth for some platypus spotting, Stevenson Falls, & the Barwon reservoir.
Visit one of the most unique attractions in the Otways ~ The Otway Fly Treetop Walk ~ The highest and longest tree top walk in the world. Climb the tower high above a beautiful Otway native forest.
For History buffs, visit the Cape Otway Lighthouse Station ~ Australia’s oldest mainland lighthouse 1848.
Visit local galleries, museums, and markets with crafts in furniture making, glass sculpture, ceramics & painting. Or pick up the keys and go for a swim at our local indoor heated pool.
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