Barwon Downs

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Lake Elizabeth is a remote mountain lake formed by a landslide and a beautiful place to spend some time searching for the Platypus. The lake is about 3/4hr walk to reach from the carpark along a well made pathway. My photo was taken near the western edge of the lake. Hidden deep in the Otways it has inspiring beauty with heavily timbered flanks and calm waters punctuated by the trunks of dead trees, drowned when the valley was flooded more than 50 years ago to form this "perched lake”. The elusive platypus can be found in the waters of the lake - wake up early or head to Lake Elizabeth at dusk to catch a glimpse of these shy Australian natives.
Lake Elizabeth is a remote mountain lake formed by a landslide and a beautiful place to spend some time searching for the Platypus. The lake is about 3/4hr walk to reach from the carpark along a well made pathway. My photo was taken near the western edge of the lake. Hidden deep in the Otways it has inspiring beauty with heavily timbered flanks and calm waters punctuated by the trunks of dead trees, drowned when the valley was flooded more than 50 years ago to form this "perched lake”. The elusive platypus can be found in the waters of the lake - wake up early or head to Lake Elizabeth at dusk to catch a glimpse of these shy Australian natives.
Lake Elizabeth is one of my favourite hidden gems in the Otway region. It's a beautiful campground that has many hiking trails. The lake was created when a landslide formed a dam. Now you have haunting dead trees rising from the middle of the lake. It's very secluded and is a place to get different photos. You can occasionally find platypus here #localgem
Walk around the lake.

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Cumberland Lorne Resort

Cumberland Lorne Resort

4.5 out of 5
150 Mountjoy Parade Lorne VIC
The price is SAR 721 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
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SAR 795 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,063 reviews)
Bed room very stuffy and hot

Reviewed on 26 February 2026

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Mantra Lorne

Mantra Lorne

4.5 out of 5
Mountjoy Parade Lorne VIC
The price is SAR 436 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
SAR 436
SAR 471 total
7 Apr - 8 Apr
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Seaview Motel and Apartments

Seaview Motel and Apartments

4 out of 5
6 Thomson Street Apollo Bay VIC
The price is SAR 367 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
SAR 367
SAR 404 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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Stay at this hotel in Apollo Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (801 reviews)
Clean comfortable accommodation with a pleasant view from the balcony.

Reviewed on 15 February 2026

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Cumberland Lorne Resort

Cumberland Lorne Resort

4.5 out of 5
150 Mountjoy Parade Lorne VIC
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,063 reviews)
Bed room very stuffy and hot

Reviewed on 26 February 2026

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Seafarers Getaway

Seafarers Getaway

4 out of 5
6080 Great Ocean Road Apollo Bay VIC
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (858 reviews)
Was a gorgeous view over the beach if you sat in the right spot to view through the shrubbery. Only complaint really was the lack of maintenance in furniture in the room where I sliced my hand on the splintering longe chair.

Reviewed on 6 March 2026

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Apollo Bay Holiday Park

Apollo Bay Holiday Park

3.5 out of 5
27 Cawood Street Apollo Bay VIC
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8.4/10 Very Good! (317 reviews)
Quiet , clean close to town

Reviewed on 16 February 2026

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