PLAN YOUR TRIP
VISIT OUR APOLLO BAY SURF SHOP
Right on the Great Ocean Road in the middle of Apollo Bay, easy to find, easy to park, worth the drive.
THE ESSENTIALS
OPENING HOURS & ADDRESS
ADDRESS
141 Great Ocean Rd,
Apollo Bay VIC 3233
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HOURS
Open 7 days, 10am to 5pm
Hours can change over public holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
hodgy@hodgys.com
WHERE WE ARE IN TOWN
You'll find us at 141 Great Ocean Road, directly on the main tourist route between Geelong and Warrnambool, easy to spot for drivers, and a natural stop for cyclists and walkers exploring the bay. A short stroll from the foreshore, the beach and the visitor information centre.
LEAVING THE BOARD SHORTS ON THE SEAT
PARKING IN APOLLO BAY
OUT FRONT
Free parking along the Great Ocean Road as it passes through town, including spots right out front of the shop. Time limits apply in the busier stretches, so check the sign nearest your car.
A SHORT WALK
The foreshore car park off Hardy Street is a few minutes' walk away, and side streets like Nelson Street offer free all-day parking if you're making a day of it in town.
PEAK SEASON
Summer, school holidays and long weekends fill the main strip fast. Roll in before mid-morning, or park at the foreshore and wander up. Town's small, nothing's far.
DIRECTIONS
GETTING TO APOLLO BAY FROM MELBOURNE & THE WEST
FROM MELBOURNE: THE SCENIC WAY
About 3 hours
Take the M1 to Geelong, then the Surf Coast Highway (B100) through Torquay. From Torquay, follow the Great Ocean Road through Anglesea, Aireys Inlet and Lorne, then roll straight into Apollo Bay. The stretch south of Lorne is the most scenic part of the whole drive, so take it slow and enjoy it.
FROM MELBOURNE: THE QUICK WAY
About 2.5 hours
Head west on the M1 and stay on the Princes Highway (A1) through Winchelsea and Colac, then follow the C155 south through the Otway ranges to Apollo Bay. Less scenery, more speed, the smart run for the trip home.
FROM THE WEST: APOSTLES & WARRNAMBOOL
About 2 hours from Warrnambool
Coming back from the Twelve Apostles? Follow the Great Ocean Road east through Lavers Hill and drop down into Apollo Bay. We're on the main road as you arrive in town, an easy stop before the drive home.