Construction of the Apollo Bay Harbour was part of a post-war public works program.
The Second World War had exposed gaps and limitations in Victoria’s ports and harbours, so the need to provide a safe anchorage between Port Fairy and Port Phillip Bay became a priority.
Construction of the harbour commenced at the end of 1948 and took six years and 180,000 tonnes of rock to complete.
Apollo Bay is the last working fishing harbour on the Great Ocean Road.
Wildlife Wonders is on National Geographic’s list of must-see destinations for 2022! See and learn about wildlife like you never have before, led by your conservationist guide.
From bakeries, cafes, restaurants – you’ll find fresh seafood all throughout Apollo Bay. Just pick your place. Or right here at the Fisherman’s Co-op is a great start for a fresh cray!
Start the Great Ocean Walk, kayak out to see the seals just down the way at Marengo or discover something to see and do for your pace today.
Find a place to rest your head. Apollo Bay has campgrounds, cabins, lux holiday houses, group stays and more. Find what you need here.
Apollo Bay is a salt of the earth fishing town.
Here you can enjoy tranquil beaches, the freshest of seafood and a vibrant culture scene. It’s a real catch!
Discover even more about Apollo Bay, the home of fresh seafood and on the doorstep of the amazing Otway National Park.
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Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Great Ocean Road region the Wadawurrung, Eastern Maar & Gunditjmara. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We recognise and respect their unique cultural heritage and the connection to their traditional lands. We commit to building genuine and lasting partnerships that recognise, embrace and support the spirit of reconciliation, working towards self-determination, equity of outcomes and an equal voice for Australia’s first people.
