Ian’s guidebook
LOCAL TOWNS WITHIN 1 HOUR DRIVE
The 'Perch' is located at Lavers Hill (13 mins from Seagarden) and provides good value, tasty meals, some created from local produce. Licenced with local beer and apple cider on tap.
11 locals recommend
The Perch at Lavers Hill
15 Great Ocean RoadThe 'Perch' is located at Lavers Hill (13 mins from Seagarden) and provides good value, tasty meals, some created from local produce. Licenced with local beer and apple cider on tap.
Apollo Bay, a 35 minute drive from Sea Garden Retreat, is a seaside town nestled in the foothills of the Otway Ranges.
It is the closest main town where you can stock up on all your supplies, enjoy a meal at any of the pubs, restaurants or try the Fish co-op down by the harbor.
Beautiful long sandy beaches, patrolled by Surf Lifesaving Victoria over the summer months.
82 locals recommend
Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay, a 35 minute drive from Sea Garden Retreat, is a seaside town nestled in the foothills of the Otway Ranges.
It is the closest main town where you can stock up on all your supplies, enjoy a meal at any of the pubs, restaurants or try the Fish co-op down by the harbor.
Beautiful long sandy beaches, patrolled by Surf Lifesaving Victoria over the summer months.
Beech Forest
Lavers Hill, a 13 minute drive from Seagarden, situated on the top of the Otways, is the closest place for basic supplies ie bread, milk, fuel, gas bottle etc. The Shoppe, Yatzies, The Aussie Stop, The Motel and the The Tiny Village all provide meals and takeaway.
Melba Gully, a beautiful rain forest walk and home of the 'glow worms', only a 5 minute drive.
7 locals recommend
Lavers Hill
Lavers Hill, a 13 minute drive from Seagarden, situated on the top of the Otways, is the closest place for basic supplies ie bread, milk, fuel, gas bottle etc. The Shoppe, Yatzies, The Aussie Stop, The Motel and the The Tiny Village all provide meals and takeaway.
Melba Gully, a beautiful rain forest walk and home of the 'glow worms', only a 5 minute drive.
Colac, 1 hours drive from Sea garden, is the areas largest town, with a population 0f 12,500. Boasting long established botanical gardens overlooking Lake Colac and the gateway to Red Rock Scenic Reserve and the extensive volcanic plains of Victoria's Western District
15 locals recommend
Colac
Colac, 1 hours drive from Sea garden, is the areas largest town, with a population 0f 12,500. Boasting long established botanical gardens overlooking Lake Colac and the gateway to Red Rock Scenic Reserve and the extensive volcanic plains of Victoria's Western District
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WATERFALLS
Hopetoun Falls
Triplet Falls And Little Aire Falls Carpark
Beauchamp Falls
Beauchamp Falls Walking TrackSightseeing
Maits Rest Rainforest Walk
Great Ocean RoadCalifornian Redwood Forest
Cape Otway Lightstation
Lighthouse RoadMelba Gully State Park
5 Melba Gully RdThe Twelve Apostles
Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands TrackBay of Martyrs
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures
BEACHES
Johanna Beach