Only 5km outside of Apollo Bay an extraordinary family friendly adventure awaits. Join a 75 minute wildlife guided tour in pristine Otways landscape. Spot wallabies, koalas, cockatoos, emus and more (Mamma even saw the elusive Christmas beetle!) as you learn about conservation, native flora and fauna and how to spot a koala (hint, smell their poo)!

Everyone will be equipped with a set of binoculars and a headset tuned to your guide’s station so even if you lag behind, you won’t miss any info. The kids love wandering through the thoughtfully created tour: between tall mountain ash gums, down into fern gullies then up towards the wide expanse of the big blue Bass Strait and the incredible coastline we all long for when we head down the Great Ocean Road.

This walk is steadily paced and suitable for all ages (seats are only available towards the end of the trip with the stop at the Conservation Centre) and is wheelchair and pram accessible.

The tour takes you on a loop back to the visitors centre where you can purchase some gorgeous souvenirs from the gift shop, have a cuppa at the cafe and let the kids colour in and have fun in the kids corner.

Mamma’s special mention: You’re in the Otways! Adventure is the name of the game here. Down the road towards Cape Otway is Maits Rest, a beautiful, short rainforest walk perfect for little legs. And of course, Californian Redwood Forest in Beech Forest is incredible.