The town of
Apollo Bay owes its name to a local schooner that sank off the coast of Apollo Bay. The area has become a resting place for many shipwrecks, but it maintains an appeal for all lovers of the ocean, the beach and the surf. Apollo Bay is a gateway to the
Great Ocean Road drive. During the summer holiday period, its population swells to double and triple whilst outside of the busy travel periods, it has retained the charm of a quiet coastal village. The Bass Strait Shell Museum is home to a impressive collection of shells and other marine creature. Apollo Bay has got a very
lively restaurant and café scene and some of the state’s best chefs have started their career right here.