Otways & Wildlife Tour
The coast’s wild, leafy side — rainforest walks and waterfalls, wild koalas in the manna gums, and the treetop Otway Fly or the historic Cape Otway Lighthouse.
Otways & Wildlife Tour
Step off the coast and into the green with a guided day in the Otways. This tour trades cliffs for cool-temperate rainforest, waterfalls and wild koalas — walking fern-lined tracks, chasing cascades like Erskine and Triplet Falls, and looking up into the manna gums at Cape Otway. Add the treetop Otway Fly or the historic lighthouse, and it’s the coast’s wild, leafy side. Family-run since 1974, quoted per enquiry.
What to Expect
Otway Walks
Fern-lined boardwalks at Maits Rest and Melba Gully in ancient rainforest.
Waterfalls
Erskine, Hopetoun or Triplet Falls, fullest and greenest after rain.
Wild Koalas
The manna gums at Cape Otway or Kennett River, where koalas are often seen.
Otway Fly or Lighthouse
The treetop canopy walk, or Australia’s oldest mainland lighthouse (1848).
Good to Know
- Focused on rainforest, waterfalls and wildlife rather than the Apostles
- Koala sightings are wild — common but not guaranteed
- Some short walks — wear sturdy shoes; tracks can be slippery
- Can be combined with the Twelve Apostles on a longer day
- See what the region holds — the Otways
Tell us your date and group. Call 0409 661 342 or enquire online.
Otways & Wildlife Tour — FAQ
What does an Otways and wildlife tour include?
A guided day in the green heart of the coast — rainforest walks and waterfalls, wild koalas at Cape Otway or Kennett River, and the Otway Fly or Cape Otway Lighthouse — with the driving handled. Tailored and quoted per enquiry — get in touch.
Will we see koalas?
Usually — we visit the manna gums at Cape Otway or Kennett River where wild koalas are often seen. Sightings are wild, so never guaranteed, but common.
Is it different from the Apostles tour?
Yes — this one focuses on the rainforest, waterfalls and wildlife of the Otways rather than the Shipwreck Coast, though it can be combined. See the Otways.
Is there much walking?
Some short rainforest and waterfall walks, at a comfortable pace — we tailor the distance to your group. Wear sturdy shoes.
Can it be combined with the Twelve Apostles?
Yes — on a longer day or a 2-day tour we can pair the Otways with the Apostles. Tell us your priorities.
The Great Ocean Road, Planned Around You
The Twelve Apostles, the surf coast, the Otway rainforest and the wildlife — with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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