How to get here
Brae by private car
Several car services transport guests to Brae from the township of Birregurra and as far afield as Melbourne. Advance booking is recommended for all transfers. Please allow three hours for dining.
Colac Taxis — 0498 854 843
Great Ocean Rd Limousines, Lorne — 0408 971 850
Murrell Car Service, Geelong — 5278 9456
Lorne Tours — 0436 026 488
Lorne Shuttle Service — 0417 517 008
Lorne Taxis — 0409 892 304
Victorian Prestige Transfers, Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat — 0402 665 669
Brae by air
Avalon Airport is Birregurra’s closest domestic airport, servicing Sydney and Brisbane. Car rental is available on arrival. From Avalon, it’s a one-hour drive to Birregurra.
Tullamarine Airport is Melbourne’s international and domestic airport, servicing all locations. Car rental is available on arrival. From Tullamarine, it’s just over an hour and a half drive to Birregurra.
Microflite Helicopters operate private helicopter transfers to Birregurra. Please contact them directly for details.
Where to stay
We offer six luxury guest suites onsite. The suites are available exclusively for restaurant diners who hold a dining reservation on the same day.
Birregurra accommodation
There is also a wide range of accommodation available in Birregurra, all within 10 minutes of Brae. Return transfers can be arranged with Colac Taxis.
Tarndie / Bootmakers Cottage / Yalloak House / Whoorel Station / Strachan Cottage / Montalban / Warilda Spa / Croft House / The Old Bank / Bluestone Fields / Stones Throw / Billies Retreat / The Cottage at The Store / The Old Presbytery / The Nook / Birch Haven / John's House / Butlers Guesthouse
Colac accommodation
Colac is a 15-minute drive from Brae.
Further afield
There are many accommodation options available in the wider Otways hinterland and Great Ocean Road region.
The Wensley / King Parrot Cottages / Forrest Guesthouse / Otway Fields / Forrest River Valley B&B / Charleson Farm / Steam Carriage Forrest / Boonahview / Countrywide Cottages / Cumberland Lorne / LaPerouse / Around About Lorne / Chatby Lane Lorne / Yeodene Homestead / Otways Loft Forrest / Forrest Haus
Explore
While in Birregurra, explore the town’s heritage streets on the Birregurra heritage walk.
For quality food, wine and coffee we recommend visiting The Royal Mail Hotel, Yield Restaurant and Provisions and Otway Artisan Gluten Free bakery. You can stock up on local produce and wares at the Birregurra market, held on the second Sunday of the month from October to May.
For keen golfers, be sure to book a tee at the picturesque Birregurra Golf Club.
If you’re visiting us during spring, you may also be able to enjoy the annual Birregurra Festival and art show.
If you plan on staying in the region for a few days, we recommend exploring the beautiful region around Brae.
There’s a great opportunity to explore the many walks and sights found in the Otways, as well as the farm gates and cellar doors that dot the region. The Otways Harvest Trail is a great resource.
You can also paddle with the platypus at Lake Elizabeth with Otway Eco Tours, or see the best of the Otways and Great Ocean Road with Lorne Tours or Otway E-Bikes. For those touring throughout Victoria, make sure to visit the highlights on the Great Southern Touring Route.
