A Food Lover’s Otways Adventure
The Otways are abundant with growers, producers and amazing chefs offering a delicious addition to any visit to the Great Ocean Road Region. Explore further and you will discover a dedication to using local produce, from the delicious offerings in the small town of Birregurra to special experience deeper in the Otways.
The Perch at Lavers Hill
Perched on one of the highest points of the Great Ocean Road, just half an hour from the 12 Apostles, The Perch is a standout stop. Nestled between lush rainforest and gardens, it offers a modern contemporary fine-dining menu crafted with fresh, local produce from Otway farms and grocers.
Brae Restaurant
An internationally acclaimed destination restaurant, Brae celebrates the Otways’ landscape through a garden-led menu crafted by chef Dan Hunter. Seasonal produce from the onsite farm, surrounding region and coastline shapes each course, offering a deeply connected dining experience in the countryside of Birregurra.
Lightkeeper’s Cafe Cape Otway Lightstation
Lightkeepers Café is part of the Cape Otway Lightstation Heritage Precinct. Open daily, it serves snacks, tea, and locally roasted Hello Coffee, with fresh milk sourced from Apostle Whey Dairy in the Otways. Don’t miss the famous homemade Lighthouse scones, baked daily and served with fresh cream and Otway Kitchen Jam.
Birregurra Grocer
A valued local hub, Birre Grocer champions regional produce, pantry items and ready-to-go meals. It’s the ideal stop to stock up before a day of hiking, exploring or heading deeper into the Otways — with shelves full of artisan goods made by nearby growers and makers.
Otways Distillery
Otways Distillery crafts small-batch gins, vodkas, and limoncellos that celebrate the region’s unique flavours. Using locally sourced and foraged ingredients, the team highlights native and farmed botanicals to create spirits that truly capture the essence of the Otways. Cellar door opening soon.
Otway Estate – Brewery, Distillery, and Cidery
Otway Estate brings together craft beer and small-batch spirits in the pristine natural surrounds of the Otways. This is where you can experience the craft up close. The cellar door doubles as a factory outlet, offering tastings, cheese boards and the chance to see brewers and distillers in action.
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