Apollo Bay, Great Ocean Road

27th December and we are off for a family holiday -150 k car journey to Apollo Bay.

Stopped at a service station for a break and an elderly woman with her motor bike laden with tent, camping gear, etc. pulled in beside us.  I told her I used to motor cycle when I was young - she did also and had recently taken it up again. Honorary g.o.d. member?

François's new red car behind.

Apollo Bay is within the Otway National Park,  We had some amazing walks in the rain forest.

There used to be logging in the forest but now it is a National Park and is protected. There are very many fine old trees like this one - can you see Yasmin in the hole in the trunk?
















The native Fern Trees thrive under the canopy of
Gum Trees giving magical effect.  It is a wonderful area for walking with many different trails.




We stayed at the Eco Beach YHA Hostel at Apollo Bay, an architect designed purpose built hostel, beautifully appointed with excellent facilities.  Very nice indeed, we were all comfortable there, near to the beach and shops.