Sliding down a muddy incline at a football ground on the worst day of winter and wrecking the ligaments in your foot, is not conducive to travel. A moon boot and crutches make exploring the world difficult, hence my lack of blogging for a while.
A few weeks ago, again able to drive and hobble around, I headed down to Apollo Bay at the western end of The Great Ocean Road for a break before the Christmas rush. Strangely, the only time I’d even seen Apollo Bay was when I passed through on my way to Adelaide twenty years before.
I spent three and a half days there, mostly relaxing, re-grouping after what had ended up being a rather challenging year, one way or another. Although it’s very much a tourist spot, the main street busy with campervans, caravans, etc., it seems to me to still have the feel of a village. It’s a lovely place for a break, nestled between the bay and the Otway Ranges.
I stayed at the unusual-looking Sandpiper Motel, across the road from the beach, two blocks from the shops. Very convenient, very comfortable.
A community market is held every Saturday along the foreshore. There’s a very nice range of quality, hand-made products, really worth stopping for if you’re around at the time.
At the marina is the Apollo Bay Fishermen’s Co-op, a fish restaurant. I fancied a fish lunch but after checking out the prices, I opted for pasta in town.
I took the ocean road home to call in on relatives at Aireys Inlet, stopping at Kennett River and Wye River on the way through.
Planning to the Nth 
Like you itās a place Iāve stopped on my way between the two capitals, in my case going the other way.
Iām a sucker for lighthouses so I understand why the lighthouse was a favourite spot!
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I need to stay here a while too, Iāve only had a quick look in passing as well but looks like a great place to recuperate.
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You can walk for miles along the coast if you want to, Glenys, or just lie around and do nothing – or both. I’ve got it on my list now as a good holiday spot. Not cheap though, accommodation-wise, that’s the only problem.
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I like the sound of both options depending on the day! Our caravan is accommodation of choice for that very reason. š
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Love lighthouses, Browney. While there, I went out to Cape Otway Lighthouse, a very historic place, which I will include in another post. Thanks for reading.
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Love it down at Apollo Bay and around Cape Otway a beautiful place indeed. Glad you are over the injury
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Thanks heaps. More care to be taken in the future at muddy footy grounds.
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Hope the recharging of the batteries worked and you’re now fighting fit for 2020.
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Pretty good now thanks,Tracey.
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Worth returning to, years since Iāve been there but youāve inspired me !
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Worth returning to, years since Iāve been there but youāve inspired me !
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Thanks, Suzanne. Cheers.
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Hi,
Love your easy writing style and pictures which enliven the winter darkness here in the UK. After reading and watching so much about Australian bushfires, it’s nice to reminded that there are many, many, many beautiful spots in a land I have never visited, nor likely to either. Nevertheless it’s nice to read about yoour exploits.
Keep on rocking!
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Thanks so much, Richard.
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Looks pretty – lovely sunset. Sorry about the foot, and glad it has healed. I spent 6 weeks on crutches myself once, and I empathise.
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Oops – sunrise!
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Thanks, Anabel.
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Such a beautiful town with an almost perfect beach. Look after that foot.
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Thanks, Lindsey.
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Sorry to hear about your injury. It looks like a nice place to relax and recuperate.
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It really is, Caroline.
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Your photos are beautiful. I have just added this to my list of must sees.
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Thanks a lot, Lyn.
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I’m glad you are able to get around again. Injures to out feet are never good. We need them too much! Take care. Lovely pictures, as always.
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Thanks so much, Darlene.
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What a lovely place to celebrate on your road to recovery. I would love to moor alongside the fishing fleet here on our next trip around. I hope your 2020 is filled with safe travel and good health.
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Thanks, Lisa, and the same to you.
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We went to Apollo Bay years ago when we lived in Melbourne – it is such a beautiful place and a lovely drive along the Great Ocean Road. So sorry to hear about your foot injury – it must have been a challenging time and glad you are on the mend now š
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Pretty right now, thanks Rosemary. A bit of a hint to take more care with what I’m doing. I hope you’re well, too. Cheers, Coral.
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Such a lovely part of Victoria. I hope 2020 has got off to a good start for you Coral.
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Love Victoria- such a beautiful state with so much green lanscape. Always have a great time there š Thanks for sharing your post!
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It is beautiful and there’s always something new to see.Thanks so much for reading.
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Thank you for writing thiis
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Thanks for reading, Hugo. Cheers.
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