- Duration
- 1 day, reach Otway Fly before 15:30 (≈ 5 h 5 min: moving and stop time only)
- Who it suits
- With kids
- Transport
- drive
- Start
- The chocolaterie
- Finish
- Otway Fly
- Pace
- moderate pace
- Best time
- last entry at Otway Fly is 15:30
- Budget per adult
- the factory is free; the treetop walk is ticketedPrices as of: 13 October 2026
Getting there
Start at Bellbrae, which is the closest stop to Melbourne. Otway Fly sits inland on Phillips Track near Beech Forest, so do not leave it until evening.
Stops in order
The text version of the route: stops, time at each and the legs between them. Times are estimates, without queues, traffic or swims.
1. The chocolaterie~45 min at the stop
A free-entry chocolate factory in Bellbrae: a café with desserts and handmade chocolates, outdoor tables and chocolate-making classes for kids and adults.
Tip: Open 9:00 to 17:00, except Christmas Day. Do not stay much past an hour: three stops are still ahead.
Open on the map ↗↓ drive · 45 min · 40 km
2. Lorne Beach~40 min at the stop
The clearest family beach on this road: sand by the town, and lifeguard flags in summer.
Tip: Keep it short. Buy lunch on Mountjoy Parade and eat it on the beach, rather than sitting an hour in a cafe.
Open on the map ↗↓ drive · 30 min · 28 km
3. Kennett River~25 min at the stop
Wild koalas in the gums above Grey River Road. It is a short stop with your head tilted back.
Tip: Walk slowly and check the forks of the trees. Do not feed the animals. With a pram, stay on the flatter start of the road.
Open on the map ↗↓ drive · 50 min · 40 km
4. Otway Fly~1 h 10 min at the stop
A 600 m walkway 25 to 30 m above the rainforest floor plus a 47 m Spiral Tower. Tickets include the Enchanted Forest kids' trail. The guided zipline tour is separate, about 2.5 hours.
Tip: Last entry 3:30 pm; book a timeslot in advance at otwayfly.com.au and check opening days and prices there. Closed Christmas Day. Phone 03 5235 9200.
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Before you go
- Route times are estimates: walking, driving and a sensible pause at each stop. Add queues, traffic and swims yourself.
- Prices, timetables and trail status change. Check the venue's official site and the state transport app before you go.
- On beaches, swim only between the red and yellow flags. Use sun protection even when it is cloudy.