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The secret to exploring Apollo Bay & The Otways like a local

Meet Joey

For me, growing up in Apollo Bay meant spending every day bathing at the beach in summer and exploring the Great Otway National Park in winter.

The cold weather never bothered us. We’d visit the roaring waterfalls, play in the rock pools, coast through the forest on our bikes and nip any calorie deficit in the bud with a fresh serve of fish and chips, no matter the temperature outside.

I’ve been exploring Apollo Bay and The Otways like a local for years.

Here are five ways you can do it too (and I recommend doing them all!).

THINGS TO DO IN WINTER

TOP PICKS

1. SEAFOOD CENTRAL

2. GET ON THE GREAT OCEAN WALK

3. FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES

4. SURFING THE BIG SWELLS

DEALS

SIGHT SEEING

DOG FRIENDLY WEEKEND BREAKS ON THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD

There's no reason why you need to leave your dog at home whilst you have all the fun! We've come up with some dog-friendly places along the Great Ocean Road, so everyone experiences a holiday together.

SIGHT SEEING

ONLY HAVE 48 HOURS IN THE OTWAYS? HERE'S YOUR ITINERARY.

The Otways is enchanting, captivating, picturesque and just two hours west of Melbourne. If you've only got 48-hours to spend in the area, photographer Mark Fitz has pulled together 'the best of the best' itinerary.