Great Ocean Walk### Southern Anchorage Retreat can handle all your GOW experience- accommodation, meals and transfers- this is why we are a preferred accommodation in the area for 3 different walk companies. ###
The Great Ocean Walk is fast becoming a major tourist attraction to the Great Ocean Road. Visitors are coming daily from all around the world to see the spectacular scenery that is common to the walk and the amazing flora and fauna you encounter. At Southern Anchorage we are right in the middle of the last few legs of the journey and some of the most spectacular and amazing walks. This makes us a must stop venue- in fact you could plan your trip based from Southern Anchorage. Check out our linked page for more information. |
12 Apostles Gourmet TrailThe 12 Apostles Gourmet Trail is a great day's adventure close to our accommodation and the 12 Apostles. We have information (with a map) in our office and the delightful food and drink trail is a nice way to spend a day with the family or friends. Gourmet cheese, ice-cream, chocolate, wine, crayfish, single malt whisky- YUMMMMMM! Take into account that the trail takes approximately 4 hours and some of the attractions are seasonal. My favourite are the cheeses at Apostles Whey, they are sensational- great variety and award winning! For more information follow the link at the top. |
Melba Gully- Glow WormsMelba Gully is a short 15 min drive from Southern Anchorage Retreat. It is on the left side just a couple of kms out of Lavers Hill, as you head west. I'd recommend visiting the area just before dark so you can walk the rainforest track and enjoy the amazing scenery and wildlife in the light. There are toilets and a bbq available so take supplies and have a bbq while you wait for it to turn dark (or grab a meal at Lavers Hill). After it becomes dark the same walking track takes you to see the amazing tiny world of the glow worms. All you need is a torch to help guide you and then the magical glow worm world comes to life as you turn off the light and let their world shine. Definitely worth a visit!
For more info visit the Visit Victoria Website |
Local Fishing Spots...There are so many great local spots to drop a line.
Saltwater - Can't go past Gibson's Steps as the photo above shows- even just for the view! It's about 20 minutes away. Another popular spot is Johanna Beach. Both spots are terrific for salmon, snapper and gummies. There are also many fabulous spots around Princetown. Freshwater - The Aire River is worth a visit, just for the scenery, and just 10 minutes from us is the Gellibrand River. It hits the coast at Princetown and has many great spots along its stretch. Lots of fishoes target this area. |
12 Apostles HelicoptersFor that unforgettable experience, a helicopter flight over the Twelve Apostles will leave a lifelong memory of your fantastic holiday at Southern Anchorage Retreat and the Great Ocean Road.
A 15 minute tour including 12 Apostles and London Bridge costs about $150pp, while the longer flight includes an extra stretch towards the Bay of Islands and costs about $250pp. My recommendation is to book on the day as flights leave regularly- and that way you can ensure weather conditions that suit. |
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Positioned on the absolute ocean front, and just a short stroll via seaside boardwalk to the enchanting Airlie Beach village; with its relaxed atmosphere and collection of eclectic shops and cafes; lies the Coral Sea Resort, your Airlie Beach Accommodation |