Cape Otway

Cape Otway is a natural mecca for people who love the great outdoors.

At the Cape you can explore manna gum forests where you’re guaranteed to see koalas, and there are several species of wallaby, possums and dozens of species of birdlife. Between May and October humpback and southern right whales are seen almost daily in the waters off the Cape.

A short drive from the Lodge is Maits Rest, a beautiful patch of rainforest with giant tree-ferns, mossy undergrowth and huge trees – all accessible on a wooden boardwalk.

One of the great ways to explore the diverse landscapes of Cape Otway is to take on sections of the Great Ocean Walk, or enjoy a horse-back trail ride down to Station Beach. Get off the beaten track with a walk to Rainbow Falls where the waters tumble 30m down sheer cliff faces to the ocean. Or walk to Parker River where lighthouse supply boats once unloaded their precious cargo.

We can direct you to isolated beaches, shipwrecks, top fishing spots, and give advice on where to see glow worms.