Story by Daniel
Mesmerised in the Otway’s
Adventure in Hordern Vale, Great Ocean Road, VIC, AU
Our weekend stay at The Guest House at Cape Otway Homestead was one that did not disappoint! Located right on the edge of the Great Otway national park and only a few minutes from Aire inlet, we were greeted with a bumpy entrance up the main driveway (which can be a little tricky with a low car). Slowly but surely, we made it up to see the stunning views and knew we were in for an epic stay. Our hosts provided us with a warm welcome and made sure we were well set up - they even had the fireplace ready, and the record player loaded with some great music.
The homestead is attached to the main house, which is home to the host, but you can enjoy your stay in complete privacy with all the facilities you could ever need – with a fully stocked kitchen, gas oven, hot tub, fireplace, and even a coffee maker. We spent our time soaking away in the hot tub, lounging by the roaring fire, enjoying the balcony views and searching for koalas, native birds, and other Australian wildlife all from the doorstep. The closest shops are located about a 30-minute drive away so remember to bring some food along the way.
With endless hikes: both rainforest and coastal, and basking in the immense beauty of the nature that surrounds you, we left Cape Otway Homestead feeling rejuvenated with our minds at ease....
The homestead is attached to the main house, which is home to the host, but you can enjoy your stay in complete privacy with all the facilities you could ever need – with a fully stocked kitchen, gas oven, hot tub, fireplace, and even a coffee maker. We spent our time soaking away in the hot tub, lounging by the roaring fire, enjoying the balcony views and searching for koalas, native birds, and other Australian wildlife all from the doorstep. The closest shops are located about a 30-minute drive away so remember to bring some food along the way.
With endless hikes: both rainforest and coastal, and basking in the immense beauty of the nature that surrounds you, we left Cape Otway Homestead feeling rejuvenated with our minds at ease....
Things We Did
- Forest
- Hike
- Waterfall
- Food & Drink
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