Pet friendly family accommodation nestled in the tranquil Barham River Valley

Apollo Bay - Great Ocean Road

Apollo Bay ~ Paradise by the Sea

Magnificent Surroundings

Although the township of Apollo Bay is a major tourist destination along Victoria's Great Ocean Road, it has retained all the appeal of an unspoilt seaside haven. The glorious sweep of beaches at Apollo Bay is a breathtaking sight any time of the year.

Here the days just roll into each other, wondrous days filled with swimming, fishing, bushwalking and exploring the magnificent surroundings.

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Eating Out and Shopping in Apollo Bay

Apollo Bay has preserved everything that is natural and wonderful about a beach holiday, but you also have access to some excellent restaurants, cafes and good shopping.

This includes a busy seaside market which attracts people from all around the area every Saturday morning (weather permitting) and the Fisherman's
Co-operative at the harbour, where you are assured of catching some fresh
fish (or perhaps a cray in season).

Apollo Bay offers a fruit and vegetable shop, butcher, newsagency, supermarket, clothes shops, shoe shop, surf fishing shops, hardware stores, banks and gift shops.

Entertainment for Everyone

Art and music flourish in this idyllic coastal community. Amazing wooden sculptures of sea animals are a distinctive feature of the Apollo Bay foreshore and a wonderful celebration of diverse musical styles is enjoyed by thousands of visitors and locals at the Apollo Bay Music Festival every year.

Apollo Bay offers the perfect family holiday destination with its calm swimming beaches and many things to see and do. Summer time offers a range of activities for all holiday makers from Fishing and Seal Tours to Horse Riding to Mountian Bike Expeditions.

For more information on things to see and do while staying in Apollo Bay and the Otway Ranges please call or visit the
Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre in Apollo Bay - 03 5237 6529

Services in Apollo Bay

Apollo Bay Massage
Peter & Shelagh Logg – Ph: (03) 5237 6567
Apollo Bay Pharmacy, 121 Great Ocean Rd or 25 Murray St, Apollo Bay (or mobile service)     
Services Include:  *Trigger Point Therapy *Reflexology, Cranial Sacral Balancing *Integrative Fascial Release *Myofascial Release *Oriental Massage *Sports Massage *Bowen Therapy, Manual Lymph Drainage & Remedial Complex Therapy *Indian Head Massage.
Prices:   30 mins @ $35, 60 mins @ $60, 90 mins @ $90 (concession available) Rebates available through most health funds. Available 7 days a week by phone appointment at above clinics or mobile service available.

Great Ocean Road Massage & Reflexology
Marianne Rieve & Bryan O’Neill – Ph: (03) 5237 9100 or Mobile: 0421 789 269
Great Ocean Road Glenaire or mobile service available
Services Include:  *Relaxation Massage * Remedial Massage *Aromatherapy Massage/Foot Baths * Sports Injury Management *Acupressure Massage *Indian Head Massage *Polarity Therapy *Bowen Therapy *Specialising in Hand, Ear & Foot Reflexology *Colour Therapy *Maternity Reflexology & Massage *Lymphatic Drainage *Trigger Point Therapy *Oriental Therapies *Specialising in Couples Massage *Corporate Weekends & Workshops available incl Meditation & Tibetan Relaxation.
Prices:   60 mins @ $60   (mobile service available) Rebates available through most health funds. Available 7 days a week by phone appointment at above clinic or mobile service available.

Sommer Chiropractic Clinic
Tori Sommers B.App, Sc. (Chiro) – Ph: 0409 017 175 25 Murray St, Apollo Bay     
Services Include:  A gentle & effective, non-manipulative approach to therapy incorporating *Sacro-Occipital Technique *Mobilisation *Activator Adjustments *Craniosacral Therapy & the prescription of appropriate exercises.Prices:  On Application. Rebates available through most health funds. Available Wednesday to Saturday, by appointment only.

Apollo Bay Fresh Hair Studio
Shop 2/2 Hardy Street (the Butter Factory), Apollo Bay, Ph: (03) 5237 7070
Services Include:  *Professional Hairdressing for Ladies, Men & Children * Waxing, Facials, Pedicures & Manicures
Open Monday to Saturday. By appointment only. Evening bookings available by arrangement.

Seaview Beauty
Bianca Holt – Ph: 5237 6081 or Mob: 0417 368 874
Services Include:  * Facial waxing * Pedicures * Manicures * Body waxing * Facials * Eyelash & eyebrow tintng
*DERMALOGICA used & supplied *Gift vouchers available
Available 7 days a week by phone appointment at Bianca’s Apollo Bay residence. Late nights & Sundays available upon request.

Smooth Sands Waxing
Peggy – Ph: (03) 5237 6565 or Mob: 0418 314 910
Services Include:  Fully qualified *Waxing *Eyelash & Eyebrow Tinting
Available 7 days a week by phone appointment at Peggy’s Apollo Bay residence.

Karina Shircore – Hairdresser & Beauty Therapist
Karina Shircore – Ph: (03) 5237 7268 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay    
Services Include:  *Indian Head Massage *Spa Pedicure *Spa Manicure *Organic, Ayurvedic & Seaweed based Deluxe Facials *Body Treatments – Mud Wraps, Sea Salt Scrubs *Body Massage *Waxing incl brazilian bikini *Lash Tinting & Perming *Brow Tinting *Wedding and formal hair & make-up *Hair Cutting & Colouring
Available Monday to Saturday by phone appointment at Karina’s Apollo Bay residence.

Apollo Bay Day Spa
Shop 1G Moore St, Apollo Bay Ph: (03) 5237 7700
Services Include: Body treatments, Waxing, Massage, Facials, Pedicures, Manicures, Tinting, Tanning, Cosmetic Tatooing.
Open daily by appointment.

Information supplied by the Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - Apollo Bay - 03 5237 6529

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Apollo Bay is located on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. Other towns and areas nearby to Apollo Bay are Skenes Creek, Marengo, Cape Otway, Glenaire, Forrest, Beech Forrest, Kennet River, Wye River, Lorne, Aireys Inlet, Anglesea, Surf Coast, Geelong, Melbourne