What to do in the Otways this Autumn

Sip the Otways:
Drop in to Otways Distillery tasting room in Birregurra's Main Street, or take a short drive to Heroes Vineyard cellar door, and try some award-winning local sips, right on our doorstep.
5-10 minutes from Brae

Mix Live Music with Local Food and Wine:
Join the locals for live music and delicious food and wine at spectacular outdoor locations. Our top picks are Friday evenings at Gentle Annie, Saturday Grassy Gatherings at Alt Road Wines, and Sunday afternoon sessions in the beer garden at Royal Mail Hotel.
5-10 minutes from Brae

Join a Guided Tour of Brae Farm:
Brae Farm Tours are now operating twice-weekly, every Friday and Saturday morning at 11am, and are open to everyone.
At Brae

Get into Nature:
Take an all-abilities hike to Stevenson's Falls, paddle Lake Elizabeth in search of platypus, ride the Forrest Mountain Bike Trails or hit our nearest beach at Lorne.
20 to 40 minutes from Brae

Explore the Flavours of the Otways:
The Otway Harvest Trail leads your foodie road trip from Birregurra to Lavers Hill, discovering the region's nature, fibre and produce along the way. Make sure to stop at Otway Artisan Gluten Free Bakery, Forrest Brewing Co and Tarndie.
5 to 60 minutes from Brae

Eat and Drink at Our Favourite Spots:
Fresh local fish at Ipsos Lorne, or Apollo Bay Fishing Co-op. Pizza and negroni at Salonika Social. Italian deli and sandwiches at Mortadeli. Wine and snacks at Winespeak Anglesea.
30 to 60 minutes from Brae

Visit a Local Market:
There's a different market to visit every weekend in the region: Birregurra Sunday Market, Kawarren Market, Winchelsea Community Market, Colac Growers and Makers Market, Lorne and Great Ocean Road Markets.
5 to 60 minutes from Brae

Get a Local Guide:
For a guided driving tour of any or all of the experiences here, from a few hours to a full weekend, we recommend Jimmy at Lorne Tours.