Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Apollo Bay Bakery
(
www.apollobaybakery.com.au
;
125 Great Ocean Rd; pies $5;
BAKERY
$
6am-4pm)
Tasty selection of homemade
pies and freshly baked sourdough sandwiches.
Chris's Beacon
Point Restaurant
( 03-5237 6411;
www.chriss.com.au
;
280 Skenes Creek Rd; mains from $38; 8.30-10am & 6pm-late daily, plus
noon-2pm Sat & Sun; )
Feast on memorable ocean views, deliciously fresh seafood and
Greek-influenced dishes at Chris's hilltop fine-dining sanctuary among the treetops.
Reservations recommended. You can also stay in its wonderful stilted villas (including
breakfast $265). It's accessed via Skenes Creek.
GREEK
$$$
La Bimba
( 03-5237 7411; 125 Great Ocean Rd; mains $36-42; 8am-3pm & 5.30-10pm Wed-Mon)
This upstairs
Mod Oz restaurant is worth the splurge. Warm with a relaxed smart-casual vibe, it has
ocean views and a good wine list. Try the local goodies: chilli Portarlington-mussel hotpot
or a kangaroo main.
MODERN AUSTRALIAN
$$$
Apollo Bay Hotel
( 03-5237 6250; 95 Great Ocean Rd; 11am-11pm)
This pub's enticing street-front beer garden is
the place to be in summer. The bistro has good seafood options, and there are live bands
on weekends.
PUB
Entertainment
Apollo Bay Cinema
( 03-5289 1272;
www.greatoceanroadcinemas.com.au
; cnr Great Ocean Rd & Nelson St; adult/child $16.50/11.50)
Operates from the local hall during school holidays.
CINEMA
Information
Great Ocean Road Visitors Centre
( 1300 689 297; 100 Great Ocean Rd; 9am-5pm; )
Modern tour-
ist office with heaps of info and an 'ecocentre' with displays. Free wi-fi and bookings for
bus tickets.
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