Cape Otway is situated at the southern tip of Victoria's western coast, where the Southern Ocean meets Bass Strait. For petrol and other services, visitors will need to travel to the nearest major towns on the Great Ocean Road, those being Apollo Bay (32 kms north-east) or Lavers Hill (36 kms north-west).

Much of the district around Cape Otway is included in the Great Otway National Park, which features rainforest and streams in the Otway Ranges, and extends right down to the coast where a rugged coastline meets with pockets of sandy beaches.

One of Cape Otway's most popular attractions is the Cape Otway Lightstation. It began operating in 1848, serving as warning beacon for sailing ships navigating along Victoria's southern coast. While its services have now been replaced by modern technology and infrastructure, visitors can climb to the top of the lighthouse for spectacular views and tour the surrounding historical buildings which includes lightkeepers' residences, a telegraph station and a radar room.

Cape Otway Lightstation Victoria's most famous lighthouse, including Australia's oldest and largest group of lighthouse keepers' cottages

	Great Ocean Walk Stretching about 100 kilometres from Apollo Bay to near the 12 Apostles, this walking route hugs much of the scenic and rugged coastline, passing through beautiful National Parks, and allowing visitors to enjoy short, day or overnight hikes
	Great Otway National Park Spanning over 100,000 hectares along the coast between Anglesea and Princetown and inland towards Colac, this park features the steep timbered ridges of the Otway Ranges, fern gullies, waterfalls, and a coastline dominated by tall cliffs, coves and sandy beaches

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