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Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-op in Great Ocean Road

Food · Great Ocean Road

Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-op

Bass Strait seafood from a fishermen's co-op founded in 1948.

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Apollo Bay Waterfront and Food

Overview

About Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-op

Why stop

  • A working co-op with roots in Apollo Bay's fishing trade dating to 1948.

Heads up

  • Visitor reports disagree on seafood consistency and value.

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FoodApollo Bay Fishermen's Co-op-38.75787, 143.66869
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  • ClosureLorne-area walking trails closed after flood and storm damageSeveral walking trails near Lorne remain closed; do not enter closed tracks. - Phantom Falls Walk is temporarily closed because flood and storm damage affected the trail and structures.Official details
  • ClosureWye Road closed after storm and flood damageWye Road is closed until further notice for road maintenance and repairs following storm and flood damage; do not use the road. Check current Great Otway National Park conditions before travelling.Official details
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More about Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-op

A seafood stop in townApollo Bay Fishermen's Co-op's hot-food outlet is a casual fish-and-chips and seafood stop at…

Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-op's hot-food outlet is a casual fish-and-chips and seafood stop at 18 Pascoe Street. It's part of the town's working fishing trade, and the operator lists fish and chips, seafood platters, oysters and prawns.

What to expectThe co-op's catch changes with the seasons, so treat named species as possibilities rather than…

The co-op's catch changes with the seasons, so treat named species as possibilities rather than a daily promise. Visitor reports are split on freshness, consistency and value; go for a straightforward seafood meal, not a guaranteed standout.

A working co-opLocal fishermen formed the co-op in 1948 to find markets for their catch.

Local fishermen formed the co-op in 1948 to find markets for their catch. It grew into a lasting part of Apollo Bay's fishing industry, with a co-op-owned trawler, Tambo Bay, fishing Bass Strait. The catch shifts across the year.

The other co-op stopThe fish-and-chips outlet is on Pascoe Street.

The fish-and-chips outlet is on Pascoe Street. The co-op's separate fish market is listed at 59 Great Ocean Road.

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Wildlife in Great Ocean Road

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Koala900 sightingsKoalaMost seen around 5 PMSighting mapKangaroo358 sightingsKangarooMost seen around 6 PMSighting mapLittle Penguin49 sightingsLittle PenguinMost seen around 8 PMSighting mapEchidna155 sightingsEchidnaMost seen around 6 PMSighting mapFur Seal33 sightingsFur SealMost seen around 6 PMSighting mapRed-necked Wallaby59 sightingsRed-necked WallabyMost seen around 6 AMSighting map

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Trails nearby

ChallengingGreat Ocean Walk100 km · 1.5 days · 0.3 km awayA 100 km westbound trek through forests, beaches and sea cliffs.ModerateMarengo to Shelly Beach Hike4.7 km · 2.5 hr · 2.4 km awayTwo beach crossings and Bald Hill lead to Shelly Beach.ModerateMarriners Lookout Walk1 km · 30 min · 2.5 km awayA short, steep climb for Apollo Bay's wide coastal view.EasyApollo Bay Foreshore Walk5.5 km · 1 hr · 2.8 km awayA coastal footpath threads past Apollo Bay’s foreshore sculptures.ModerateShelly Beach Walk1.8 km · 45 min · 5.4 km awayFern gullies and coastal scrub descend to Shelly Beach.ModerateElliot River Loop Walk4.5 km · 2 hr · 5.6 km awayA 4.5 km loop with river rocks, steep steps and lush forest

More stops nearby

Food · 0.2 km awayApollo Bay BakeryTry the scallop pie in creamy Mornay or mild curry.Visitor center · 0.4 km awayGreat Ocean Road Visitor Information CentrePlan the next leg with local advice, maps and ticket bookings.Campground · 0.7 km awayApollo Bay Recreation ReserveA riverside campground within walking distance of Apollo Bay.Beach · 2.1 km awayMarengo BeachSandy shore, rock pools at low tide, and fur seals offshore.Sight · 2.3 km awayMarriners LookoutApollo Bay’s curve of coast is worth the short climb.Campground · 2.3 km awayMarengo Family Caravan ParkBeachfront cabins and campsites beside Marengo’s reefSight · 2.6 km awayApollo Bay MuseumTrace the 1936 cable link that tied Tasmania to the mainland.Sight · 4 km awayWildlife WondersA guided Otways walk among free-roaming wildlife and ocean views.

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