Gemma’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The beautiful Angelsea River has a large range of activities and native wildlife to enjoy. You can try canoeing, fishing, walking, biking and paddle boats and canoes are available for hire. The river is home to many waterbirds and marine creatures and and the surrounding bushland area is the native habitat for owls, possums, echidnas, kangaroos and wallabies.
24 locals recommend
Anglesea Hotel
1 Murch CresThe beautiful Angelsea River has a large range of activities and native wildlife to enjoy. You can try canoeing, fishing, walking, biking and paddle boats and canoes are available for hire. The river is home to many waterbirds and marine creatures and and the surrounding bushland area is the native habitat for owls, possums, echidnas, kangaroos and wallabies.
Not only a world-class surfing spot, but a beautiful example of our natural coastline.
219 locals recommend
Bells Beach
Not only a world-class surfing spot, but a beautiful example of our natural coastline.
Witness the rugged splendour of the famous 12 Apostles in Port Campbell, magnificent rock stacks that rise up from the Southern Ocean on Victoria's dramatic coastline. (Allow 3 hours if travelling via Great Ocean Road or 2 hours if heading inland)
174 locals recommend
The Twelve Apostles
Witness the rugged splendour of the famous 12 Apostles in Port Campbell, magnificent rock stacks that rise up from the Southern Ocean on Victoria's dramatic coastline. (Allow 3 hours if travelling via Great Ocean Road or 2 hours if heading inland)
A magical place 2 hours drive from Anglesea. It can be a little tricky to find and there is limited phone/internet reception so make sure you save a photo of the location on a map before heading into the forest.
33 locals recommend
Californian Redwood Forest
A magical place 2 hours drive from Anglesea. It can be a little tricky to find and there is limited phone/internet reception so make sure you save a photo of the location on a map before heading into the forest.
Eating Out
Three hatted Brae is regarded as one of the best restaurants in Australia and well-worth the trip
53 locals recommend
Brae Restaurant
4285 Cape Otway RdThree hatted Brae is regarded as one of the best restaurants in Australia and well-worth the trip
A cosy café and food store nestled between the coast and the Otways
27 locals recommend
Wye General Store
35 Great Ocean RdA cosy café and food store nestled between the coast and the Otways
Take a trip into Geelong to visit our friends at Igni. With a menu that champions local producers and changes every week, every visit will be a unique experience.
34 locals recommend
Restaurant IGNI
207 Ryan Pl STake a trip into Geelong to visit our friends at Igni. With a menu that champions local producers and changes every week, every visit will be a unique experience.
A traditional, family operated Greek Taverna serving local seafood and authentic greek fare. They usually close up over Winter and head back to Greece so be sure to check their website for opening hours.
71 locals recommend
A La Grecque
60 Great Ocean RdA traditional, family operated Greek Taverna serving local seafood and authentic greek fare. They usually close up over Winter and head back to Greece so be sure to check their website for opening hours.
A must see while staying at Moonliters is our fish and chip shop Fish by Moonlite. Offering delicious, fresh fish & chips and high quality seafood for you to take home and cook.
14 locals recommend
Fish By Moonlite
89 Great Ocean RdA must see while staying at Moonliters is our fish and chip shop Fish by Moonlite. Offering delicious, fresh fish & chips and high quality seafood for you to take home and cook.
Our favourite places for a beverage
A visit to our friends at Great Ocean Road Gin Tasting Room is the perfect end before you head home to Moonliters on your Great Ocean Road Adventure.... (or an event better way to begin your journey!)
15 locals recommend
Great Ocean Road Gin Tasting Room
32 Great Ocean RdA visit to our friends at Great Ocean Road Gin Tasting Room is the perfect end before you head home to Moonliters on your Great Ocean Road Adventure.... (or an event better way to begin your journey!)
A great example of a coastal pub, rustic & homey. The guys here now brew their own beer on site. The beer garden is a an easy place to waste the afternoon away...
78 locals recommend
Aireys Pub
45 Great Ocean RdA great example of a coastal pub, rustic & homey. The guys here now brew their own beer on site. The beer garden is a an easy place to waste the afternoon away...