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 Top of the Otways

Great Ocean Road
Victoria
Australia
1130 Forrest - Apollo Bay Rd
Barramunga   VIC 3249
Phone: 03 5236 6494
Email: topoftheotways@gmail.com
Hosts: Hamish and Rachel
   

Top of the Otways is located in Barramunga, Inland between the towns of Forrest and Apollo Bay, in the heart of the Otway Ranges. Wake to the sights and sounds of native birdsong, choose from either the Country Cottage or The Nature Lodge, both are self contained, spacious with large dining tables that just cry out for fabulous dinner parties! they both have their own private barbecue areas, fantastic views, television, DVD, stereo, bedding, everything you need, including a very cosy wood fire, over 100 DVD titles and an XBOX with over 20 games!

   

Accommodation

The Nature Lodge has the feel of a giant tree house, Indonesian style - open plan living, 5 levels in 2 storey's. Accommodation for 6 to 8 people, 3 double bedrooms with a fold out sofa in main living area. Step out to your own private fruit gardens, MountainBike adventures for groups or a relaxing romantic weekend next to the log fire.

The Country Cottage is a cosy warm Shabby-Chic Cottage with private balcony and panoramic views of the majestic Otway Rainforest. Accommodation for up to 4 people, 1 double and 1 twin bedroom. Local flora fauna art adorns the living room walls.

On the 31 acre organic property you will find fruit orchards, gardens, 3 ponds, rainforest, sheep, chickens, ducks, geese and pet goats. Absolutely perfect for bird watching, stargazing and at night Barramunga really lights up as it is home to hundreds of glow worms.


Rates Nightly - Midweek Nightly - Weekend

Off Peak

From May 1st – Dec 1st

                           3 nights for $280.00 (Mon – Thurs) (1 nighter $150.00) – (1 week stay $650)

From

1 night $200.00 or 2 nights for $250.00

Peak

From December 1st – May 1st

(1 week stay $750.00)

From ($270.00 2 ppl)

No 1 nights till Feb then $230 (2 nights $270)
     
  Minimum Periods of Stay in Peak Times Additional Charges:
  Xmas & Jan: 1 week $750.00pw Extra Adult: $20.00
  Easter: 4 nights $450.00 Extra Child: $15.00 off peak.
  Long Weekends: 3 nights Other: Port-a-Cot age kids stay free
  School Holidays: 3 nights  
     
  Additional Comments:  
  The Nature Lodge sleeps upto 8 people in 3 dble rooms + fold out sofa in living area - *The Nature Lodge is open plan & unsuitable for children under 4
  The Country Cottage sleeps upto 4 people in 2 rooms, 1 queen and 1 twin (2 single beds)
  Both Cottages are fully self contained


Local attractions

Walk to Barramunga Creek (in our backyard!), a short bike ride to Sabine Falls, Stevensons Falls, Lake Elizabeth, West Barwon Reservoir. Only 20 minutes to the surf and seaside town of Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road and the Otway Fly. The Otway National Park is perfect for  Bushwalking, Mountain bike riding and 4WDriving. There is abundant wildlife, including wallabies, koalas, ring-tailed possums and grey Kangaroos. Tiger quoll and yellow-bellied gliders. A bird lovers paradise!