Photo of Apollo Bay with bright sand surface

Photo of Apollo Bay with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Apollo Bay with long straight shore

Photo of Apollo Bay with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Apollo Bay - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.4

Very good

Apollo Bay

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Apollo Bay?

The bar is located right on the Apollo Bay.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cafe 153 is the closest place located 1500 meters from the beach.

Apollo Bay, Australia

#31 out of 154 in Victoria

8.4

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Short walking distance

Click on any feature to view all similar beaches in area

Located within the settlement

Apollo Bay • 1.4 km

Map of beach

Cafe Cafe 153

8 - Very good 170m

Coffee Shop Waves Cafe

8.4 - Very good 170m

Restaurant Chopstix

7.2 - Good 170m

Restaurant The Birdhouse Apollo Bay

8.2 - Very good 180m

Restaurant Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe

8.2 - Very good 180m

Indian Restaurant Masala Bay Indian Restaurant - Apollo Bay, Great Ocean Road

6.6 - Good 180m

Restaurant The Vault Chinese Restaurant 旺德福中餐馆

8.8 - Excellent 180m

Meal Takeaway George's Restaurant

7.8 - Very good 190m

Breakfast Restaurant Fusion Space Café and Restaurant

7 - Good 200m

Hiking Area Great Ocean Walk - Walk 91

110m

Hiking Area Great Ocean Walk

140m

Park Apollo Bay Foreshore Reserve

140m

Park Wild Dog Creek Streamside Reserve

270m

Park Seaview Drive Reserve 1

290m

Park Seaview Drive Reserve 2

400m

Park Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve

440m

Park 45 Marriners Lookout Rd

450m

Park 22 Overview Cres

530m

Playground Playground

150m

Bakery Apollo Bay Bakery

8.8 - Excellent 170m

Ice Cream Shop Dooley's Premium Ice Cream

9.2 - Excellent 190m

Grocery Store FoodWorks Apollo Bay

240m

Tourist Attraction Apollo Bay

60m

Tourist Attraction Great Ocean Road

60m

Landmark Marriner's Lookout

950m

View all on map

About

Apollo Bay is located on the Bass Strait and it is in the 3th place out of 11 beaches in the Colac Otway Shire region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Apollo Bay coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Marengo Beach, which has a rating of 8.2.

Apollo Bay is located in Colac Otway Shire within Apollo Bay, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Located within the settlement

Apollo Bay • 1.4 km

Map of beach

Cafe Cafe 153

8 - Very good 170m

Coffee Shop Waves Cafe

8.4 - Very good 170m

Restaurant Chopstix

7.2 - Good 170m

Restaurant The Birdhouse Apollo Bay

8.2 - Very good 180m

Restaurant Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe

8.2 - Very good 180m

Indian Restaurant Masala Bay Indian Restaurant - Apollo Bay, Great Ocean Road

6.6 - Good 180m

Restaurant The Vault Chinese Restaurant 旺德福中餐馆

8.8 - Excellent 180m

Meal Takeaway George's Restaurant

7.8 - Very good 190m

Breakfast Restaurant Fusion Space Café and Restaurant

7 - Good 200m

Hiking Area Great Ocean Walk - Walk 91

110m

Hiking Area Great Ocean Walk

140m

Park Apollo Bay Foreshore Reserve

140m

Park Wild Dog Creek Streamside Reserve

270m

Park Seaview Drive Reserve 1

290m

Park Seaview Drive Reserve 2

400m

Park Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve

440m

Park 45 Marriners Lookout Rd

450m

Park 22 Overview Cres

530m

Playground Playground

150m

Bakery Apollo Bay Bakery

8.8 - Excellent 170m

Ice Cream Shop Dooley's Premium Ice Cream

9.2 - Excellent 190m

Grocery Store FoodWorks Apollo Bay

240m

Tourist Attraction Apollo Bay

60m

Tourist Attraction Great Ocean Road

60m

Landmark Marriner's Lookout

950m

View all on map

Booking.com

Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

What to do in Apollo Bay? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Apollo Bay is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

View map

Nearest Beaches

3.4km

Skenes Creek Beach Skenes Creek Beach

7.9 Very good

3.5km

Marengo Beach Marengo Beach

8.2 Very good

5km

Biddles Beach Biddles Beach

7.2 Good

7.3km

Shelly Beach, Apollo Shelly Beach, Apollo

7 Good

15.2km

Parker Beach Parker Beach

8.2 Very good

18.2km

Kennet River Beach Kennet River Beach

8.4 Very good

20.1km

Aire River Beach Aire River Beach

8.2 Very good

22.3km

Castle Cove Beach Castle Cove Beach

7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Apollo Bay • 1.4km

Transport

Airport

XCO • 51km

Bus Station

Winchelsea • 62.1km

Train Station

Winchelsea Railway Station • 62.1km

All nearest beaches

You can set the search radius & filter nearest beaches by features

Recommended Activities

What to do in Apollo Bay? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.4 Very good

Contribute

Share your experience with other travelers

Average Reviews rating

8.4 Very good

This beach has no reviews yet. Be the first one!

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Apollo Bay?

The coastline of Apollo Bay is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Apollo Bay?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Apollo Bay, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Apollo Bay is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Is the Apollo Bay good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

The waves in the Apollo Bay are usually strong.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Apollo Bay good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Apollo Bay secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Apollo Bay is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

On the territory of the national park / reserve

What are the key audiences of Apollo Bay?

Apollo Bay can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers (caravans / tent)

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Apollo Bay?

The bar is located right on the Apollo Bay.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cafe 153 is the closest place located 1500 meters from the beach.

How far is the Apollo Bay from parking?

The Apollo Bay has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Apollo Bay?

There are 2 attractions near Apollo Bay that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Apollo Bay located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Apollo Bay (Shire of Colac Otway) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Apollo Bay (Shire of Colac Otway) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.