Cape Otway is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Great Ocean Road, which is found in the region of VIC, Australia.

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Cape Otway Review

Cape Otway is a very good option as an Australian beach when looking for in the area of VIC.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Cape Otway.

It is located in the area of Great Ocean Road, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of VIC.

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Is Cape Otway a top ranked beach in Australia?

So, when it comes to comparing Cape Otway with the rest, is it in the Top 10 beaches in Australia? Is it in the Top 20 beaches in Australia? Well, the best way to find out is to check our Current Australia Best Beach Rankings and see if Cape Otway makes the list of most beautiful beaches in Australia!

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Holiday in Cape Otway

Great Ocean Road is a place in VIC that is very enjoyable to visit and provides a great environment for a holiday.

There have been no negative reports recieved from Locals, Tourists, Fishermen, Surfers, Swimmers or Campers at Cape Otway.

Camping in Cape Otway

If you intend on camping in Cape Otway it is best to see if a booking is required beforehand. When permitted, choosing to go free camping in Cape Otway is acceptable, but it is important you follow the local rules of Great Ocean Road.

Generally coastal areas in Australia like Cape Otway have a myriad of options for caravans, caravan parks, tents and campgrounds.

Fishing in Cape Otway

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Great Ocean Road require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Cape Otway it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Cape Otway

Througout Australia and in places such as Great Ocean Road, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Cape Otway, please be mindful of rip currents, ocean conditions, big swells, drops offs, rocks and marine stingers and predators.

Always swim between the flags in Cape Otway where available. Never swim alone!

It is highly recommended you visit Beach Safe Australia before visiting Cape Otway to ensure you are prepared for the weather and tidal conditions.

Accomodation in Cape Otway

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like Great Ocean Road can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Cape Otway can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Cape Otway

Please note - many Australian speicies are protected, and VIC is no exception. Do not feed local wildlife and please be aware you are visiting their natural habitat around Great Ocean Road.

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Cape Otway may include:

Marine life in Cape Otway: Sharks, Whales, Stingrays, Manta Rays, Turtles, Seals, Dolphins, Starfish, Jellyfish, Blue Bottles, Crabs.

Wildlife life in Cape Otway: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

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Surfing in Cape Otway

Experienced surfers will find VIC conditions vary from day to day. It is advised to always wear a wetsuit and never surf in Cape Otway alone.

Boating in Cape Otway

Please enquire directly with Cape Otway or the office of Great Ocean Road to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Cape Otway.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Cape Otway is one of the limited nude beaches in Australia. As a general rule, unless there is clear signage, you cannot assume a beach in VIC is one of the few permitted topless beaches in Australia.

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