Apollo Bay - Apollos View Accommodation - Tourist Information

The Blanket Bay ballot system will be finished on Australia Day. Campers to Blanket Bay will now have to rely on the first in best dressed system. A ballot system will again apply to Blanket Bay during the Easter break.

Otway Fly Ambassador Program ~ remember when you bring a paying guest or guests to the Otway Fly, you will receive free entry. All you have to do is show your drivers license to confirm that you are a resident of the Colac Otway Shire. So take advantage of this great offer and visit many of the new attractions at the Otway Fly Treetop Walk.

Cape Otway Lightstation Will launch tailor—made guided tours of the great Ocean Walk. Which will cater to your schedule, fitness level and interests.

Apollo Bay Community Market Sat. mornings 8:30am - 2pm, Apollo Bay Foreshore (weather permitting).

Great Ocean Sports Festival - Feb 9 & 10 2008, Apollo Bay. The Great Ocean Sports festival is 12 individual events over 2 days. Download PDF for more information

0tway Odyssey ~ Sat 23 Feb, Apollo Bay to Forrest, mountain bike ride. Enquires and entry forms are available at www.0tway0dyssey.com

Berry Picking at Pennyroyal has now finished for the season. B&B is still running as per normal, (picking is still available at Gentle Annie's until April

Copacc Comedy Festival ~ Contact Copacc for more details on what's sure to be a very entertaining line-up!.

Colac Comeback Country Music Festival and Ute & Truck Show ~Sun 17 Feb at the Colac Showgrounds.

Update on current closures in & around the region
Carisbrook Falls - Closed for maintenance work on viewing platform.
Turton's Track - Closed for final sealing works, open in March 2008.
Melba Gully - Partially closed due to large tree down.

Apolo Bay Community Market -Sat mornings 8:30am 2pm, Apollo Bay Foreshore (weather permiting).

Kona 24 Hour Mountain Bike Event-Sat 1st & Sun 2nd Dec, 12pm to 12pm,Forrest Mountain Bike Park. Endurance mountain bike event where teams of 2 -10 people complete laps of a 15km 20km circuit. Start/finish & overnight camping is at the Forrest Football Ground. Enquires -Kristjan Snorrason. ph:0412 339

Colac Uniting Church Santa’s Workshop - Frid 7th Dec, 5:30pm to 9pm, Memorial Square Colac. A fun filled evening with Santa calling to give a small gift to children. Entertainment, amusements & stalls.

Update on current closures in & around the region
Binn's Road has re-opened
Turton's Track has re-opened but will re-close for final sealing works on 12 January until March 2008
Lake Elizabeth has re-opened
Stephenson's Falls has re-opened 31-12-07

Still closed:
Marriner's Falls
Carisbrook Falls

THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD 75 YEARS CELEBRATIONS
Friday 23rd November 6pm to 10pm
OPENING CEREMONY,Great Ocean Road Celebrations Captains at the Bay. Presentations,speeches (Ticketed & Invitation Event,$20.00 per person).

Grand Parade,Wreath Laying Ceremony,
Saturday 24th November 9.30am to 4.30pm.
Children's Sport and Family Fun Day, Combined Church Service, Arrival of VACC Great Ocean Road Celebrations Tour.