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Where Did The Name
Apollo Bay was named in 1845 when Captain Loutit called the town after his schooner "Apollo" which he sheltered here during a storm. In fact, he would often use the bay for anchorage when plying between Portland and Geelong.In the late 1800's the town experienced name changes to Middleton and Krambruk but in 1898 was renamed Apollo Bay.
Great Ocean Walk
Whether you are an avid hiker, enjoy camping under the stars, or short walks with the family, the Great Ocean Walk (GOW) provides challenging and diverse experience along some of Australia's most spectacular coastline. The Great Ocean Walk on Victoria's west coast, stretches 91 kilometres from Apollo Bay to Glenample Homestead (adjacent to the 12 Apostles). It passes through the Great Otway National Park and Port Campbell National Park and Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary. The GOW has been designed so that walkers can "step on and step off" the trail at a number of places, completing short, day or overnight hikes. This gives hikers the choice to walk during the day and take advantage of local accommodation and restaurant options, or camp overnight at one of the picturesque camping sites. Take the walk and enjoy spectacular coastal and forest scenery including rocky platforms, sheltered beaches, pristine estuaries, tall forests, heathland and coastal woodland. Visit www.greatoceanwalk.com.au for more information.....
Events & Markets
JAN: Apollo Bay Art Show
Apollo Bay Agricultural Show
FEB: Apollo Bay Great Ocean Swim
APRIL: Apollo Bay Music Festival
JUNE: Open Golf Tournament, Apollo Bay
MARKETS
Apollo Bay Foreshore Community Market: Saturdays, 9am-1pm Colac: Memorial Square, third Sunday of month, 9am-2pm
Where Did The Name
Apollo Bay was named in 1845 when Captain Loutit called the town after his schooner "Apollo" which he sheltered here during a storm. In fact, he would often use the bay for anchorage when plying between Portland and Geelong.In the late 1800's the town experienced name changes to Middleton and Krambruk but in 1898 was renamed Apollo Bay.
Great Ocean Walk
Whether you are an avid hiker, enjoy camping under the stars, or short walks with the family, the Great Ocean Walk (GOW) provides challenging and diverse experience along some of Australia's most spectacular coastline. The Great Ocean Walk on Victoria's west coast, stretches 91 kilometres from Apollo Bay to Glenample Homestead (adjacent to the 12 Apostles). It passes through the Great Otway National Park and Port Campbell National Park and Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary. The GOW has been designed so that walkers can "step on and step off" the trail at a number of places, completing short, day or overnight hikes. This gives hikers the choice to walk during the day and take advantage of local accommodation and restaurant options, or camp overnight at one of the picturesque camping sites. Take the walk and enjoy spectacular coastal and forest scenery including rocky platforms, sheltered beaches, pristine estuaries, tall forests, heathland and coastal woodland. Visit www.greatoceanwalk.com.au for more information.....
