Best places in Apollo Bay, Australia to visit (UPDATED August, 2023)

Marriner's Lookout

Vista point

Drive & walk to a hilltop viewpoint offering sweeping panoramas of the Apollo Bay area.

4.80 (1.1K reviews)

Captain's at the Bay

Hotel

High-end B&B offering stylish, contemporary lodgings, plus complimentary hot breakfast and Wi-Fi.

A$320/night

4.90 (221 reviews)

BIG4 Apollo Bay Pisces Holiday Park

RV park

👍👍 Great holiday park with great views and terrific facilities. Extremely well maintained and everything is so neat. The service from the staff was excellent, nothing was too much trouble. The kids loved the scooter hire, the pump track and playground are excellent and kept the kids entertained during...

A$168/night

4.60 (1.1K reviews)

Dooley's Premium Ice Cream

Ice cream shop

👍👍 We waited for nearly 40 minutes in the line for this ice cream/ gelato, and believe me, after eating it I'm ready to wait even longer. So far, it's the best ice cream I have ever had. They do have low fat, sugar free options as well. We had bubblegum gelato, mango gelato and strawberry cinnamon i...

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4.60 (768 reviews)

Great Ocean Walk

Hiking area

Sightseeing & leisure destination offering beach & ocean views, a sculpture garden & restaurants.

4.80 (213 reviews)

Little Crumb Bakery

Cafe

👍👍 Really friendly cafe in Apollo Bay. We had the eggs on toast and they were delicious. Really decent size servings as well! Would love to come back and try the lunch specials.

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4.70 (281 reviews)

Waterfront Motor Inn

Motel

Unassuming property offering colourful quarters, some with kitchens, plus free Wi-Fi & ocean views.

A$149/night

4.70 (276 reviews)

Apollo Bay Foreshore Reserve

Park

👍 Clean and well appointed ,close to shops and visitor information centre Clean public amenities. Very interesting sculptures in park

4.50 (960 reviews)

Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-Op

Seafood restaurant

👍👍 Absolutely incredible experience. I've had fish and chips probably about 500 times, and the Apollo Bay Co-op takes the number 1 spot. Unbelievably tasty, proper fish and chips. The scallops are off this planet, they offer far more delight than any experience, legal or illegal, anywhere has to offer....

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4.40 (2.4K reviews)

The Dolphin Apartments

Self-catering accommodation

Sophisticated apartments with kitchens, whirlpool baths & Wi-Fi, plus a BBQ area.

A$240/night

4.70 (200 reviews)

Beachcomber Motel & Apartments

Motel

Straightforward rooms & apartments, some with kitchens, plus guest laundry facilities & a BBQ area.

A$97/night

4.60 (264 reviews)

Apollo Bay Bakery

Bakery

👍👍 We visited in early August 2023 morning as we were staying nearby…The scallop mornay pie was good! Great way to start the morning together with a nice cup of coffee!!

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4.40 (1.2K reviews)

Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre

Tourist information center

👍👍 Visitor information center has very friendly staff. You will be able to find many recommendation on area around Apollo bay and great ocean walk. They will provide you maps with the highlighted recommendation. Highly recommended place if u are confused where to go around. They also do have some souv...

4.50 (432 reviews)

Apollo Bay Distillery

Distillery

👍👍 Delicious pizza cooked in a good looking woodfired oven. One of the best tasting pizzas I've had in Australia. Local beer hit the spot.

4.60 (246 reviews)

Icaro Wholefood Cafe

Cafe

👍👍 Such a delightful team here who make you welcome and love to have a laugh. Little cafe positioned slightly of the main road but supper good walking distance to the main strip. The food is amazing, fresh, homely, and fulfilling. If you are looking for food direct from Mother Nature this is the place...

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4.50 (333 reviews)

The Vault Chinese Restaurant 旺德福中餐馆

Restaurant

😠 Before I have order 3 beef noodles, I have double check with the owner are we able to get the food by 10min because we are in hurry. Owners promised me “he will priority my order first before serve the big table” However, owner lied to me he cooked the big table foods first instead of us. The owner...

4.60 (194 reviews)