Fad's Shack guidebook
Sightseeing
This waterfall is a short drive along the GOR towards Apollo Bay. There is a carpark and then a short, simple stroll along a well kept path to a viewing platform. Good walk for small kids.
Carisbrook Waterfall
This waterfall is a short drive along the GOR towards Apollo Bay. There is a carpark and then a short, simple stroll along a well kept path to a viewing platform. Good walk for small kids.
Wye River is 5km away. You can walk there and back along the beach at low tide (check the tide calendar on the fridge). There is also a new inland trail if the tide is up. Start at the step north of KR bridge. You will have to cross a few rocky patches and will need at least 2.5 hours for the return trip. If you can drop the car off beforehand, it's nice to go there for a coffee, lunch or a beer at Wye pub and drive back.
29 locals recommend
Wye River
Wye River is 5km away. You can walk there and back along the beach at low tide (check the tide calendar on the fridge). There is also a new inland trail if the tide is up. Start at the step north of KR bridge. You will have to cross a few rocky patches and will need at least 2.5 hours for the return trip. If you can drop the car off beforehand, it's nice to go there for a coffee, lunch or a beer at Wye pub and drive back.
Drive down to the car park just upstream of the bridge, and walk the nature trail up the river. You will see lots of water birds, koalas and the stroll along the river bank under the trees is delightful and easy going. Good outing for small kids.
17 locals recommend
Kennett River
Drive down to the car park just upstream of the bridge, and walk the nature trail up the river. You will see lots of water birds, koalas and the stroll along the river bank under the trees is delightful and easy going. Good outing for small kids.
You can do the 12 Apostles from Fad's Shack easily in a day. Plan for about 1 hour and 45 minutes each way and try to avoid weekends. The inland options via Beech Forest or Chapple Vale provide an alternative return route
174 locals recommend
The Twelve Apostles
You can do the 12 Apostles from Fad's Shack easily in a day. Plan for about 1 hour and 45 minutes each way and try to avoid weekends. The inland options via Beech Forest or Chapple Vale provide an alternative return route
A spectacular new 5 km walk has just been constructed between Separation Creek and Jamieson River. It follows an old access path above the Great Ocean Road, past the Wye Road and the Godfrey wreck, with sea views all the way to Jamieson River.
It starts at the east end of Olive St in Separation Creek. Allow at least 1 hour each way.
Separation Creek
A spectacular new 5 km walk has just been constructed between Separation Creek and Jamieson River. It follows an old access path above the Great Ocean Road, past the Wye Road and the Godfrey wreck, with sea views all the way to Jamieson River.
It starts at the east end of Olive St in Separation Creek. Allow at least 1 hour each way.
Drive 6kms up Grey River Rd, at Kennett River across the road from the Kafe Koala to Grey River Reserve - a beautiful unspoiled fern walk in almost pristine forest.
Grey River Road
Grey River RoadDrive 6kms up Grey River Rd, at Kennett River across the road from the Kafe Koala to Grey River Reserve - a beautiful unspoiled fern walk in almost pristine forest.
A scenic picnic place with tables under the tree ferns. Located a few kms out of Apollo Bay, this place is easy to get to by car and has toilets.
6 locals recommend
Barham Paradise Scenic Reserve
595 Barham River RdA scenic picnic place with tables under the tree ferns. Located a few kms out of Apollo Bay, this place is easy to get to by car and has toilets.
Food scene
Drop into Kafe Koala and say hi to Lawrence and Damien. Grab the paper (best to order the day before if you want The Age), get some milk, something tasty for lunch, or enjoy a coffee on the verandah out the back.
7 locals recommend
Kafe Koala
15 Great Ocean RdDrop into Kafe Koala and say hi to Lawrence and Damien. Grab the paper (best to order the day before if you want The Age), get some milk, something tasty for lunch, or enjoy a coffee on the verandah out the back.
Briony runs a little shop at the Caravan park where you can get a good coffee or an ice cream cone. Some fun historic photos to look at too.
Kennett River Holiday Park
13 Great Ocean RdBriony runs a little shop at the Caravan park where you can get a good coffee or an ice cream cone. Some fun historic photos to look at too.
Best restaurant in the district. Modern Greek cuisine run by a local family who also operate à la grecque in Aires Inlet. Ask Dominic to match a Greek wine to your dinner. Be sure to book. About 20 minutes drive from KR.
72 locals recommend
IPSOS Restaurant & Bar
48 Mountjoy ParadeBest restaurant in the district. Modern Greek cuisine run by a local family who also operate à la grecque in Aires Inlet. Ask Dominic to match a Greek wine to your dinner. Be sure to book. About 20 minutes drive from KR.
There is a farmer's market on the reserve between the beach and the main road in Apollo Bay every Saturday morning. About 25 minutes scenic drive from Kennett.
Apollo Bay Farmers' Market
19-21 Moore StThere is a farmer's market on the reserve between the beach and the main road in Apollo Bay every Saturday morning. About 25 minutes scenic drive from Kennett.
An upmarket dining option about 20 minutes drive from KR. Breathtaking views while you eat!
81 locals recommend
Chris's Beacon Point Restaurant & Villa Accommodation
280 Skenes Creek RdAn upmarket dining option about 20 minutes drive from KR. Breathtaking views while you eat!
Outdoor deck overlooking Wye beach where you can have a beer or meal. About 5 minutes drive from Kennett River
29 locals recommend
Wye Beach Hotel
19-21 Great Ocean RdOutdoor deck overlooking Wye beach where you can have a beer or meal. About 5 minutes drive from Kennett River
The store has supplies and fancy foods. Not cheap but an interesting range
27 locals recommend
Wye General Store
35 Great Ocean RdThe store has supplies and fancy foods. Not cheap but an interesting range
Large supermarket and liquor store in Apollo Bay (25 minutes drive)
60 locals recommend
IGA Apollo Bay Plus Liquor
103-109 Great Ocean RdLarge supermarket and liquor store in Apollo Bay (25 minutes drive)
Large supermarket in Lorne (25 minutes drive). Good delicatessen stuff, fresh fruit and vegetables, and meats.
26 locals recommend
Foodworks
3 Great Ocean RdLarge supermarket in Lorne (25 minutes drive). Good delicatessen stuff, fresh fruit and vegetables, and meats.
Lorne Ice Cream
62 Mountjoy ParadeGood range of ice creams. Be brave and try the funky seasonal flavours.
The Fresh Seafood Lady
11 Ocean Rd SFresh local fish. Check opening times. 25 minute drive from Kennett.
Go here to buy locally caught fish or, better still, treat yourself to their fish 'n' chips and watch the boats come and go. The crayfish lunch is the bomb.
40 locals recommend
Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-Op
2 Breakwater RdGo here to buy locally caught fish or, better still, treat yourself to their fish 'n' chips and watch the boats come and go. The crayfish lunch is the bomb.