Story by Liam
You, Me, The Forest and The Sea.
Adventure in Barramunga, Great Ocean Road, VIC, AU
If you’re travelling down the coast and looking to enjoy the forest and sea, then Top of the Otways is for you. Just twenty minutes inland from Apollo Bay, this cosy picturesque cottage made us feel like we were far away from the bustle of coastal towns, but only a short drive to have a dip. The dog-friendly property was heaven for our pooch and an ideal setting for us parents to reconnect and unwind.
We spent the whole first day taking in the views of the valley from the deck (in some seriously comfy lounge chairs), followed by walks around the property to say g'day to all the sheep, goats and chickens. Ricarda and Max, the lovely couple who own the farm, showed us around too, even letting us collect eggs from the chicken coop that tasted amazing! It didn’t take long to unwind and chill out, breathing in the fresh, crisp air and tuning into the slower pace of country living.
Trying not to get too comfortable at the cottage (which you could easily spend the whole weekend enjoying). We left the farm and explored Apollo Bay, tasting amazing vegan food and trying local wines at The Great Ocean Road Brewhouse, an easy walk at Stevensons Falls and a refreshing swim in Lorne. We even fit in a little picnic on the beach at idyllic Wye River and a leisurely drive stopping at lookouts along The Great Ocean Road.
It was an unforgettable couples getaway, spending the time to get reconnected with nature and each other....
We spent the whole first day taking in the views of the valley from the deck (in some seriously comfy lounge chairs), followed by walks around the property to say g'day to all the sheep, goats and chickens. Ricarda and Max, the lovely couple who own the farm, showed us around too, even letting us collect eggs from the chicken coop that tasted amazing! It didn’t take long to unwind and chill out, breathing in the fresh, crisp air and tuning into the slower pace of country living.
Trying not to get too comfortable at the cottage (which you could easily spend the whole weekend enjoying). We left the farm and explored Apollo Bay, tasting amazing vegan food and trying local wines at The Great Ocean Road Brewhouse, an easy walk at Stevensons Falls and a refreshing swim in Lorne. We even fit in a little picnic on the beach at idyllic Wye River and a leisurely drive stopping at lookouts along The Great Ocean Road.
It was an unforgettable couples getaway, spending the time to get reconnected with nature and each other....
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