The hamlet of Wye River is 18kms from Lorne and 29kms from Apollo Bay.
There is a patrolled beach, skin diving & snorkelling along the reefs and excellent fishing from the rocks.
The Otways are famous for bush walks through the fern groves. Close to Wye River is the picturesque walk to She Oak Falls.
Kangaroos, koalas, echidna and bird life abound including kookaburra, king parrot and rosella.