The small community of Forrest is nestled in the Otway Ranges between Colac and Apollo Bay.

The town centre is situated on the main thoroughfare of Grant Street which includes a hotel and general store.

South of the town is the West Barwon Reservoir where there are picnic facilities. Nearby is Lake Elizabeth which was created as the result of a massive landslide in 1952. There is a walking track around the lake and it is a habitat for platypuses.

Mountain bike riding is well catered for with an extensive network of trails having been constructed.

	Forrest Mountain Bike Trails A series of mountain bike trails around Forrest, showcasing the natural beauty of the Otway Ranges
	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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