Escape to the Country
Explore
The Otway Retreat is nestled in the charming town of Gellibrand, gateway to the Otways region and the Great Ocean Road.
It’s a quant and quiet part of the world, the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle and take time to breathe.
Hiking & Trekking
Outdoor enthusiasts will delight at Gelli Retreat’s expansive grounds. There’s over 4kms or 60 acres for you to explore at your leisure. You can also start at the Gellibrand River and make your way up the big hill. Trekking around Gellibrand makes for a day of enjoyable day of light exercise and if you’re very lucky you may even meet some of the local wildlife.
Fishing
Get a relaxing day of fishing in at Princetown, at the mouth of Gellibrand River
Cycling
The Great Ocean Road is well known as an idyllic cycling destination. Lorne is just an hour drive away but Gellibrand is also home to a number of trails ready to be explored. Be sure to make time to visit the “Old Beechy Rail Trail” – a local favourite and great for cyclists of all abilities. So when packing to make the trip to Gellibrand, be sure to bring your bike along to explore everything that the Otways region has to offer.
Blueberry Picking
There are blueberry farms approximately 15 minutes away from the property. You only pay for what you pick – a great day out and some lovely fresh berries to take home!
Beach & Water Activities
Great Ocean Road
Lorne
Apollo Bay
Johanna Beach
Triplet Falls
Hopetoun Beauchamp Waterfalls
Family Fun Activities
Otway Estate
Otway Fly and Tree Top Walk
12 Apostles
Melba Gully Glow Worms (Great Otway National Park)
Red Rock Winery
Hiking & Biking Trails
Old Beechy Rail Trail
Bushwalking and Hiking
Getting to The Otway Retreat
Conveniently located just over 2 hours from Melbourne,
The Otway Retreat is the gateway to Victoria’s iconic
Great Ocean Road and the Otways.