Apollo Bay, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Apollo Bay, in the Colac Otway Shire local government area.
| Locality | Apollo Bay |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Colac Otway Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.73612 |
| Longitude | 143.64053 |
| Population | 1,580 |
| Density | 18.2 /km² |
| Area | 87.0 km² |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Postcode | 3233 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 154 km southwest |
Apollo Bay is a locality in the Colac Otway Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,580. The locality covers an area of 87.0 km², giving a population density of about 18.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 5 m above sea level. It lies approximately 154 km southwest of Melbourne. Apollo Bay is located at 38.7361°S, 143.6405°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3233. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Apollo Bay exhales a salty breath from its wide, crescent-shaped harbour, a place where the Otway Ranges tumble down in a green cascade to meet the restless Southern Ocean. It lies 90.7 km south-west of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 224°T), and is situated 41.1 km south of Elliminyt. The air here is perpetually damp, carrying the scent of kelp and damp earth, a constant reminder of the ancient rainforests that press in from the hinterland, a verdant wall against the sky. Whitewashed fishing boats bob against their moorings, their hulls weathered by countless voyages, while the distinctive silhouette of the breakwater shelters a gentle stretch of sand, a calm eye within the ocean's broader gaze. The colours of the landscape are bold: the deep, almost black green of the temperate rainforest, the startling azure of the sea on a clear day, and the pale, sun-bleached timber of the foreshore buildings. Even the light seems to have a different quality, softening at dusk to a pearly luminescence that washes over the hills and the water.
This coast has long been a thoroughfare, first for the Indigenous peoples who navigated its shores and waterways, and later for European whalers and settlers drawn by its abundant marine life. The town's origins are tied to the logging industry that once cleared the dense forests, and the deep, shadowed valleys still bear the scars of that era. Today, Apollo Bay thrives on a different rhythm, its economy a blend of resilient fishing fleets that still bring in their daily catch, and the steady hum of tourism drawn by the dramatic Great Ocean Road. The presence of the Cape Otway Lightstation, a sentinel on the rugged coastline, speaks of a history of navigation and the enduring power of the sea. The local produce, particularly the rich dairy from the surrounding pastures and the fresh seafood, finds its way onto the tables of cafes and restaurants, a direct connection to the land and sea that define Apollo Bay.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Apollo Bay, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Apollo Bay, in the Colac Otway Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Apollo Bay includes the postcode (3233), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Colac Otway Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Apollo Bay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |