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Otway Ranges

After Apollo Bay, the Great Ocean Road turns inland and crosses the Otway Ranges. This is

an area of untouched rainforest with huge towering gum trees and shady ferns. There are

hiking trails and campsites in the Otway National Park.

Hostel accommodation

Cape Otway Backpackers

Manna Gum Drive, Cape Otway
Tel (03) 5237 9246

Sights & activities

Otway Fly

The Otway Fly is the longest and highest tree top canopy walk of its kind. The 25m-high

boardwalk lets you walk 600m through the treetops. There is also a 47m-high lookout tower with sweeping views.

Phillips Track, Beech Forest
Tel (03) 5235 9200 or 1800 300 477
Website www.otwayfly.com
Admission $19.50
Open 9am-5pm daily (last entry 4pm)

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